From TeenVogue by Lucy Diavolo:

The 2020 presidential race is heating up. The ever-changing race includes a big pool of 17 Democratic candidates and two Republican candidates. Several Democratic candidates have already withdrawn from the race, and more could follow as debates continue. But the size of the Democratic pool one year from the election poses the question: How will the pool narrow to a single candidate?

The answer? Primaries and caucuses.

Primaries and caucuses are both means by which voters select which candidate will represent their party in a general election. These processes serve to narrow the field of potential candidates while identifying frontrunners. Candidates’ preparation for state primaries and caucuses can start years before the presidential voting actually begins and often helps demonstrate whether they have enough support to sustain a campaign.

The road through primary season is a long one, so Teen Vogue is here with a guide to the process so you know what to expect when the first votes come in February.

Read the full article here.