Elections are held every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Candidates must be born in the U.S., and be at least 35 years old. You also have to live in the U.S. for 14 years.

Voters must be 18 years of age, american citizens, and registered to vote in their state.

Before the General Election, most states hold Primary Elections. These elections help leaders of the political parties decide who to nominate to run for President of the United States.

ELECTION SLOGANS

"I crow for Harrison and Morton"
This slogan was used by Benjamin Harrison

"Do you smoke? Yes, since 1896."
That's what McKinely promised- This slogan was used by Willam McKinely to show that since his election in 1896, the had made big progress. The slogan refered to smokestacks, which, at the time symbolized progress.

"Roosevelt For President"
On the button, a picture of a rose stood for the Roose in Roosevelt. This slogan was used by Franklin Roosevelt when he ran for his third term.

" Youth with Kennedy"
John Kennedy used this slogan.

"Win With Wilson"
 Woodrow Wilson used this slogan.

"I Like Ike"
 A staight forward slogan used by Dwight Eisenhower.

"Keep Cool With Coolidge"
 Calvin Coolidge used this slogan when he ran for a second term.

"U-N-I-TED". William Taft used this slogan to show that Theodore Roosevelt supported him.

"I Croak For The Jackson Wagon" This slogan was used by Andrew Jackson and was carved into the backs of iron frogs. .

Election Facts

  • James K. Polk was the only presidential candidate to win with less votes than the other candidate.
  • Grover Cleveland was the only president elected to non-consecutive terms.
  • Most of the presidents were the taller than their opponents.
  • Ammendment 20 (The Lame Duck Ammendment) made inaugerations move from March to January.