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==Background==
==Background==


There are two main parties in the United States that dominate presidential elections: the [[Republican Party]] and the [[Democratic Party]]. In the 2016 Presidential Election, the Republican Party chose [[Donald Trump]] to be its presidential candidate, while Hillary Clinton was chosen by the Democrats. In the popular vote phase of the election, Donald Trump won 306 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 232. Although Clinton actually received more votes, due to the winner-take-all system in the United States, Trump won enough states (although by narrow margins) to win the election. In the electoral vote phase, Trump's electoral votes fell from 306 to 304, while Clinton's fell to 227.<ref>[https://electoralvotemap.com/2016-election-results/#2016_Election_Results ElectoralVoteMap.com]</ref> Consequently, in January 2017, Trump became president of the United States. Since presidential elections are held every four years, the next election will be held in November 2020.
[[File:2000 Election Result.png|300px|thumb|right|This map, showing the results of the 2000 Presidential election, shows the typical political strongholds and divides between the two parties. The Republican Party's states are in red, while the Democratic Party's are in blue.]]
 
There are two main parties in the United States that dominate presidential elections: the [[Republican Party]] and the [[Democratic Party]].
 
In the 2016 Presidential Election, the Republican Party chose [[Donald Trump]] to be its presidential candidate, while Hillary Clinton was chosen by the Democrats. In the popular vote phase of the election, Donald Trump won 306 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 232. Although Clinton actually received more votes, due to the winner-take-all system in the United States, Trump won enough states (although by narrow margins) to win the election. In the electoral vote phase, Trump's electoral votes fell from 306 to 304, while Clinton's fell to 227.<ref>[https://electoralvotemap.com/2016-election-results/#2016_Election_Results ElectoralVoteMap.com]</ref> Consequently, in January 2017, Trump became president of the United States. Since presidential elections are held every four years, the next election will be held in November 2020.


==Nominations==
==Nominations==


Since Trump is an incumbent, he will almost definitely win the Republican nomination; however, there is significant competition in the Democratic nomination as Trump's opponent is chosen. As of June 2019, Joe Biden, who was Vice President under Barack Obama during most of the 2010s, is leading the competition. Bernie Sanders has been his main competitor, although some polls seem to give Warren that position.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/ Web.archive.org: RealClearPolitics polls as of June 2019]</ref>
===Republican Party===
 
Being the incumbent president, Trump has little competition in the Republican nomination.
 
===Democratic Party===
 
There is significant competition in the Democratic nomination, as Trump's main opponent will be chosen. As of April 2020, [[Joe Biden]], who was Vice President under Barack Obama during most of the 2010s, is leading the competition. [[Bernie Sanders]] was his main competitor, although some polls gave Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris that position.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/us/2020_democratic_presidential_nomination-6730.html Web.archive.org: RealClearPolitics polls as of July 2019]</ref>
 
==Polls==
 
In April 2020, the RealClearPolitics head-to-head average of Trump vs. Biden gave Biden the advantage with a national lead of 5.5%.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200418055233/https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/us/general_election_trump_vs_biden-6247.html RealClearPolitics Trump vs. Biden Polling]</ref>


==Popular vote==
==Popular vote==


The popular vote will be on November 3, 2020.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020_United_States_presidential_election&oldid=901903929 Wikipedia: 2020 United States Presidential Election]</ref>
The popular vote will be held on November 3, 2020.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020_United_States_presidential_election&oldid=901903929 Wikipedia: 2020 United States Presidential Election]</ref>


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In November 2020, there will be a presidential election in the United States.

Background

This map, showing the results of the 2000 Presidential election, shows the typical political strongholds and divides between the two parties. The Republican Party's states are in red, while the Democratic Party's are in blue.

There are two main parties in the United States that dominate presidential elections: the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.

In the 2016 Presidential Election, the Republican Party chose Donald Trump to be its presidential candidate, while Hillary Clinton was chosen by the Democrats. In the popular vote phase of the election, Donald Trump won 306 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 232. Although Clinton actually received more votes, due to the winner-take-all system in the United States, Trump won enough states (although by narrow margins) to win the election. In the electoral vote phase, Trump's electoral votes fell from 306 to 304, while Clinton's fell to 227.[1] Consequently, in January 2017, Trump became president of the United States. Since presidential elections are held every four years, the next election will be held in November 2020.

Nominations

Republican Party

Being the incumbent president, Trump has little competition in the Republican nomination.

Democratic Party

There is significant competition in the Democratic nomination, as Trump's main opponent will be chosen. As of April 2020, Joe Biden, who was Vice President under Barack Obama during most of the 2010s, is leading the competition. Bernie Sanders was his main competitor, although some polls gave Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris that position.[2]

Polls

In April 2020, the RealClearPolitics head-to-head average of Trump vs. Biden gave Biden the advantage with a national lead of 5.5%.[3]

Popular vote

The popular vote will be held on November 3, 2020.[4]

References

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