The presidential race includes candidates for president and vice president. Each political party sets its own rules about how to select its nominees. These nominations are often decided in a series of state primary elections and party caucuses held throughout the year, with winners claiming “delegates” to attend the national convention where they will be officially nominated by the party. After all of the votes are counted, the candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes becomes president. The winner of the Electoral College is sworn in on January 20 (or, if it is a Sunday, January 21).
Trump had a slight advantage among voters who did not vote four years ago and held an edge among non-college voters as well. But Harris had a much larger lead among those who did vote in 2020 and was closing the gap with Trump among those who attended religious services at least once a month. This is a key demographic in many states where religion plays a significant role in voter decisions.