NominationsNominations

The 2008 Presidential Election

But…how did we decide on these candidates?

Do you remember these people?

The Nominating Process explains how we narrow down

these candidates. With a partner, in your notes, copy and

fill out the table below. The information can be found on pages

179-182.self-announcement

caucus

convention

direct primary

petition

definition

advantages

disadvantages

Republicans in the running for 2012

The Primary in Ohio

• Ohio has a closed primary (but, unaffiliated can vote)– closed vs. open

• primary takes place in May

• 17-year-olds can vote for candidates if 18 by the general election

ElectionsElections

• precinct- a voting district

• polling place- the place where the voters who live in a precinct actually vote (located somewhere in or near the precinct)– generally open from 7/8am-7/8pm– poll watchers from each party are

present to observe the election

BallotsBallots

• we have a secret ballot• We use the Australian Ballot

1. printed at public expense2. lists the names of all candidates in an

election3. given out only at the polls, one to each

qualified voter4. marked in secret

Office-Group and Party-Column Ballots