Elementary School Resource

Election of the President and Vice President: Primary Election

This site provides a description of the primary election process. It includes information about the Electoral College. Links to more information about election day, election of senators, and voting are available. There are also links on the side of the page that lead to more detailed readings about government that are better suited for older students.

Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.1.CIV.4.b, SS.2.CIV.3.c, SS.2.CIV.3.c.1, and more!

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