Presidential Election Vocabulary

The younger of two major political parties in the United States.

Enroll to vote

A document stating the aims and principles of a political party.

The older of the two major political parties in the United States.

The office of the United States head of state

A race between candidates for elective office

Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution

A document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

Cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot

Meet to select a candidate or promote a policy