How often do state elections happen?
Congressional elections take place every two years. State and local races happen every year. Learn about upcoming elections near you.
What is the order of rank in the US government?
Current order of succession
| No. | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice President | Democratic |
| 2 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Democratic |
| 3 | President pro tempore of the Senate | Democratic |
| 4 | Secretary of State | Democratic |
How many electors are there in each state?
When people cast their vote, they are actually voting for a group of people called electors. The number of electors each state gets is equal to its total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress. A total of 538 electors form the Electoral College.
How many electoral votes do you need to be president?
After you cast your ballot for president, your vote goes to a statewide tally. In 48 states and Washington, D.C., the winner gets all the electoral votes for that state. Maine and Nebraska assign their electors using a proportional system. A candidate needs the vote of at least 270 electors—more…
How are electors chosen for the Electoral College?
Candidates for elector are nominated by state chapters of nationally oriented political parties in the months prior to Election Day. In some states, the electors are nominated by voters in primaries, the same way other presidential candidates are nominated.
How many electoral votes do Nebraska and Maine have?
Implementation. Of the 43 states whose electoral votes could be affected by the congressional district method, only Maine and Nebraska apply it today. Maine has four electoral votes, based on its two representatives and two senators. Nebraska has two senators and three representatives, giving it five electoral votes.