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The Electoral College is the system used to elect the U.S. President and Vice President. Voters choose electors who are pledged to a candidate, and a majority of these electoral votes (270 out of 538) is required to win the presidency.
U.S. presidential elections are held every four years, typically on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
To vote in federal elections, one must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of the state where they wish to vote. State-specific registration requirements also apply.
Midterm elections take place approximately halfway through a President's four-year term. They primarily involve elections for all 435 House of Representatives seats, about one-third of Senate seats, and numerous state and local offices.