US 2024 election – how does it work and who's winning the race so far?

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We look at how the US election works, who’s in the race to be the next president of the United States, and who’s leading the polls.

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10 August 2023

With Joe Biden’s four-year term as president of the United States coming to an end next year, several candidates have thrown their hat into the ring to be next in line.

But how does it all work, who’s in the race and who’s leading the polls?

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The US presidential election is run differently to how we elect the prime minister in the UK.

Candidates can announce their bid to become the next presidential candidate for the Republican or the Democrat party at any time ahead of an election. Those who’ve announced their intention to run go to the first ballot known as the primaries.

This is where each state will vote on who they want to represent that