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and political party caucuses
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U.S. presidential elections come every four years.
Presidential electionsPresidential elections
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primary elections
Two types of electionsTwo types of elections
general elections
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Primary elections are held in 38 states and Washington, D.C.
Primary electionsPrimary elections
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13 states hold caucuses instead of primary elections.
CaucusesCaucuses
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Iowa conducts the first caucus in early January.
Iowa caucusIowa caucus
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The first presidential primary comes in New Hampshire, also in January.
New Hampshire primaryNew Hampshire primary
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Primary elections and party caucuses for presidential nominees go on January to June.
The long primary seasonThe long primary season
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Campaign to NovemberCampaign to November
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After the primaries and caucuses comes the general election.
General electionsGeneral elections
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From primary elections to the general election, voters wield the ultimate power.
The people decideThe people decide