1. NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
ELECTIONS IN THE USA
The United States Election
Process

2. The President
 President and Vice President serve a four year term
 Maximum of two terms
 President elected through the electoral college
 Gets nominated through the primary election or
incumbency

3. The Electoral College
 A body of people representing the states of the US,
who cast votes for the election of the president and
vice president.
 Number of electors equals the number of senators
and representatives in Congress
 We vote for these electors, not the president directly
 Possible to win popular vote, but lose electoral votes

4. U.S. Senators and Congressmen
 Representatives – two year term
 Senators – six year term
 No limit on the number of terms a Representative or
Senator can run
 Typically nominated through a primary election or
incumbency
 Directly elected

5. Pennsylvania Elections
 State Senators – four year term
 State Representatives – two year term
 Governor
 Term Length – four years
 Term Limit – two, but are re-eligible after four years out of
office
 Number of state congressmen and length of term
varies from state to state
 All state officials are directly elected

6. Local Elections
 Positions, term length, and term limits vary widely
across jurisdiction, but are all directly elected
 Examples of local offices are
 Mayors
 Township supervisors
 City Council
 County Council
 School boards
 District Judges