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When citizens vote for President they're voting for electors in the electoral college system called for in the Constitution. A system where voters elect representatives who are the people who actually vote on and elect Presidents of the U.S. The original purpose of this system has mostly been lost, and it created the distortion in 2000 wherein George Bush became President even though Al Gore got the most votes.
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Who votes in elections for senators?
The election is in each state and registered voters vote for senate.
How are the Electors chosen in your state?
They are generally nominated by theparties in each state (the process varies from state to state - answers will vary) and thenchosen by the voters in each state on Election Day.
Can registered voters vote in each US Senate election held in their state?
No, you vote for the US Senator for your specific senatorial district.
Which type of election of the current republican primary election?
The current Republican primary election is a closed primary election. This means that only registered Republican voters are allowed to participate in selecting the party's nominee for the presidency.
How are the us senators chosen now?
They are selected by popular vote. However, some can be appointed to a partial term if a retirement or death happens.Read more: How_are_US_Senators_selected_today
How would voters in your state use each of these reforms to get what they want done?
How would voters in your state use each of these reforms to get what they want done
Who chooses the US Senate?
Originally the legislatures of each U.S. state selected their two U.S. senators and sent them to Washington. But in 1913, the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provided for popular election of U.S. senators by state citizens. Each state has its own process and rules around nominating and electing their U.S. senators.
How are senators chosen for congress?
Prior to the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1913, U.S. Senators were selected by the state legislatures. The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for the direct election of U.S. senators by the people in each state.
What statement about the presidential election process is not true?
electors from each state officially select the next president each party's presidential candidate uses speeches, debates, and advertising to try to win support from voters
When have Senators been directly elected by the voters?
In the US- since the 17th Amendment went to effect in 1913. Before that, Senators were selected by each state's legislature.
Who are electors from each state chosen by?
The electors are chosen by the voters of each state in the presidential election. When people vote for president, they actually are choosing the electors supporting the candidates named on the ballot.
What determins the rules for each state's primary?
Primary elections are dictated by state laws, which are determined by the state House of Representative and Senate. Each state has their own primary election, and each determines how that election will be conducted.
