Conventions Snapchat Story
Channel: USAgov/archive
Date: 2016-07-20

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The political party conventions have already started. 
Here, parties meet to choose their nominees for president and vice president, also know as the ticket. 
Here are some examples:
John F. Kennedy & Lyndon B. Johnson
Frank Roosevelt & Harry Truman  
Ronald Reagan & George H.W.  Bush 
Teddy Roosevelt & Charles W. Fairbanks 
Review these terms before the convention starts.
Delegates -awarded when a candidate wins a state primary or caucus. 
Superdelegates - Key members of the Democratic Party not pledged to a candidate.
Unbound delegates -  Republicans whose votes are not tied to their state’s results.

This year, the Republican National Convention takes place July 18 through the twenty first in Cleveland, OH. 
The Democratic National Convention takes place July 25th through the 28th in Philadelphia, PA. 
Remember to register to vote at Vote.gov. 
And visit USA.gov/voting to get all the election information you need.
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