USWHATELECTION 2020: DATE IS IT, HOW DOES IT WORK, AND WHAT ARE THE KEY SWING STATES?
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he US election is one of the most internationally observed elections. It is, in fact, one of the most critical elections in the world. This is because it, directly and indirectly, influences world peace and security. It also has a significant impact on the world’s economy. The United States is a superpower, and the US president is often regarded as world president. Though the US president can’t dictate what world leaders should do, they are powerful and influential. As the US election is fast approaching, there are a couple of questions on the lips of people across the world. The US election is unique and differs from the electoral processes practiced by most countries around the globe. Thus, to better understand how the is election works and predict who’ll likely emerge winner, some of the questions people often ask are:
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How does the election work? What are the swing states? What date is it?
These are some of the questions you’ll find answers to as you read down the lines of this article. So, let’s get the ball rolling.
WHAT DATE IS THE US ELECTION?
In the United States, elections are scheduled for the first Tuesday in November of every four years. This date can fall between November 2 and November 8. It is just a day, and on that day, there’ll be a public holiday across the country. Popular ballots will be held on that day to select public officials. The officials include national, state, and local government representatives, including the president. Hence, considering the guides mentioned above in THE POWER IS NOW MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER 2020
