President
The president of the United States is the head of state and oversees the executive branch of the federal government. The president also serves as commander-in-chief of the military. Voters in the primary election are choosing their party’s nominee.
Candidates
Kamala Harris
DemocratVice President Kamala Harris is running on a platform of protecting fundamental freedoms and strengthening democracy.
Donald J. Trump
RepublicanFormer President Donald Trump promises “to make America great again” and has pledged to deport millions.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
IndependentRobert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.
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