In Graphics | What is the criteria for being the US president?

The US Presidential election of 2024 is turning out to be a nail-biter, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a tight race. Both candidates are running neck and neck, and opinion polls remain inconclusive on who might claim victory after November 5.

With just one day to go, Harris and Trump are drawing global attention, pulling out all the stops to secure a final surge of support. The road to the presidency is no easy feat, hinging on the Electoral College. Out of 538 electors, a candidate needs a majority of 270 to claim victory.

This year’s race is going down to the wire, with more battleground states in a dead heat than in any recent election. Over 75 million people—roughly half of the total ballots cast in 2020—have already voted early as the countdown to Election Day reaches its climax on Tuesday.

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Elections for the Senate and House of Representatives are also in the spotlight, with growing speculation that Republicans might seize control of both chambers.

As the United States prepares to choose its next president, here’s a quick look at the eligibility criteria to run for the presidential elections in the United States:

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