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The Presidential election is coming up on November 3rd. What do you know about the candidates? What is the process for running for president? Read on to find out more!
The Presidential election is coming up on November 3rd. What do you know about the candidates? What is the process for running for president? Read on to find out more!
The path to the Presidency
The path to the Presidency
Now watch this short video explaining the steps to becoming president:
Now watch this short video explaining the steps to becoming president:
Who are the 2020 presidential candidates and their running mates?
Who are the 2020 presidential candidates and their running mates?
Four candidates have qualified to appear on enough state ballots to win a majority—at least 270 electoral votes—in the Electoral College. They are listed here in alphabetical order, along with their running mates:
Four candidates have qualified to appear on enough state ballots to win a majority—at least 270 electoral votes—in the Electoral College. They are listed here in alphabetical order, along with their running mates:
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (Democratic)
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (Democratic)
Howie Hawkins and Angela Nicole Walker (Green)
Howie Hawkins and Angela Nicole Walker (Green)
Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen (Libertarian)
Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen (Libertarian)
Donald Trump and Mike Pence (Republican)
Donald Trump and Mike Pence (Republican)
Joe Biden (D) Donald Trump (R)
Howie Hawkins (G) Jo Jorgensen (L)
How can you find out more about the candidates? Where do they stand on issues that are important to you and your family? One of our databases, Biography in Context, has up to date information about each of the individuals running for President and their running mates. We highlighted it two weeks ago on the page about Ruth Bader Ginsberg. You will find a screencast on the RBG page showing you how to access Biography in Context, but here are the basic steps to follow:
How can you find out more about the candidates? Where do they stand on issues that are important to you and your family? One of our databases, Biography in Context, has up to date information about each of the individuals running for President and their running mates. We highlighted it two weeks ago on the page about Ruth Bader Ginsberg. You will find a screencast on the RBG page showing you how to access Biography in Context, but here are the basic steps to follow:
- Start at psbma.org
- Choose "Library"
- Then 6-8 resources
- Type the name of any of the candidates (many articles and other resources will be located for you)
To find out more you can explore the candidates' official webpages, but remember that you may find biased information there. The campaigns have developed those sites to "sell" their candidate to American voters. Read what's there, but balance it with other sources so you know you're getting the full story!
To find out more you can explore the candidates' official webpages, but remember that you may find biased information there. The campaigns have developed those sites to "sell" their candidate to American voters. Read what's there, but balance it with other sources so you know you're getting the full story!
Here are some reliable places to check the statements made by the candidates:
Here are some reliable places to check the statements made by the candidates:
The Norman Rockwell Museum commissioned these beautiful posters to motivate citizens to vote. They call it The Unity Project.
The Norman Rockwell Museum commissioned these beautiful posters to motivate citizens to vote. They call it The Unity Project.
Which poster speaks to you the most and why?
Which poster speaks to you the most and why?
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