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The Federal Election Commission monitors campaign financing and maintains all financial reports. The agency maintains a website with a lot of online information regarding House, Senate, and Presidential campaigns. There is also an agency known as "OpenSecrets.org" that provides extensive information about campaign finance. Using the attached website link you can access a number of federal election related links. Also attached is a website link that provides election related information by state and county.
The party tries to choose someone who will complement the presidential candidate and help them win the election. This might be someone who can carry a big state that the candidate is weak in. It might be someone who is popular in an area or with a group of people who do not strongly favor the presidential candidate. It might a person who has solid experience and might be attractive to independent voters. Good debating and campaigning skills are very valuable. There also may be political considerations within the party that need to be considered. If the nomination is hard-fought , it may be wise to offer the losing candidate the number two slot in order to ensure the strong support of his supporters in the upcoming campaign. Lately, the party conventions have often let the presidential candidate name his running mate and personal likes and dislikes have seemingly become a major factor in making the choice on some occasions.
According to the US Electoral College Web site, Idaho has four electoral votes. Read more, below.
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Some states require a petition with a minimum number of signatures in order to get on their presidential election ballot.
George Washington won the first presidential election in 1789. The 2008 presidential election was the 56th presidential election in the United States.
Not knowing which election you are referring to... 2008 Presidential election: 132,618,580 total. 2004 Presidential election: 122,294,978 total. 2000 Presidential election: 105,586,274 total
Some states are more important than others in a presidential election due to their electoral vote counts and swing state status. States like California and Texas have a large number of electoral votes, making them critical for candidates aiming to reach the 270 needed for victory. Additionally, swing states, which can vote for either major party in an election, often receive more attention from candidates as they can be pivotal in determining the election outcome. This focus on key states influences campaign strategies and resource allocation.
The General Election in the 2016 presidential election included 2 candidates - Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Many candidates files with the Federal Election Commission. Democratic candidates filing with the Federal Election Commission included Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Lawrence Lessig, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee. Republican candidates filing with the Federal Election Commission included Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich, Ben Carson, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Mark Everson, Bobby Jindal, Mike Huckabee, Carly Fiorina, Rick Perry, Rand Paul, Chris Christie, George Pataki, Ron Santorum, Scott Walker, and Lindsey Graham.
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if you mean the presidential election, then 42.
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The number of candidates per party in a general election can vary significantly based on the country and the specific election rules. In the United States, for instance, each political party can nominate a candidate for each office, with larger parties often fielding candidates in most districts or states. In contrast, smaller parties may have fewer candidates due to limited resources. Overall, the total number of candidates is influenced by party strategies, electoral laws, and the competitiveness of the election.