November’s presidential election may seem like a long way off, but the race for the White House has been under way for months—and it’s about to kick into high gear.
Starting February 3, the Republican and Democratic parties will hold state-by-state elections to choose their official presidential candidates. Those preliminary elections are called
The Republican
How do the primaries work? How are the winners determined? And why should you care? Here’s what you need to know about these early election contests.