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Americans are gearing up to elect their next president on November 5.
With election day less than two weeks away, candidates are pulling out all the stops to present their cases.
Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party’s nomination after President Biden decided not to seek reelection.
A former US senator, California attorney general and San Francisco prosecutor Harris could become the first woman to serve as president in the nation’s 248-year history if she wins. She has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
On the other side, Republican candidate Donald Trump is vying for a second term in office.
The real estate mogul could become the second-oldest president if reelected this time.
The 78-year-old chose Ohio senator JD Vance to be his vice-presidential running mate.
At this stage, the race between Harris and Trump remains tight.
As the world holds its breath, here are some fascinating facts about US elections and the presidency that you must know.
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