Each candidate represents one of the two biggest political parties in the country. Harris is the Democratic Party’s nominee. Trump is the choice of the Republican Party. 

Trump started his campaign to win back his old job almost two years ago. For months, it looked like he would run against President Joe Biden. The race would have been a rematch of the 2020 presidential election. 

But Biden did badly in a debate against Trump in June. Many Democrats then wondered if the 81-year-old Biden was the right candidate. He decided to leave the race on July 21. Biden gave his support to his vice president, Harris, to run instead.

By then, the Republicans had held their national convention. At that big gathering, they nominated, or officially chose, Trump to be their candidate for president. 

Harris officially became the Democrats’ nominee at their convention in August. She is the first Black woman and first Asian American to be chosen by a major party to run for president. 

Harris and Trump faced off in a debate on September 10. It was the first time voters got to see the two candidates together. More than 67 million people watched on TV and online. Harris and Trump were each asked to explain how they’d deal with the biggest issues facing the nation. Their answers gave voters a chance to compare the candidates’ very different ideas. 

By then, the Republicans had held their national convention. At that big meeting, they officially chose Trump to be their candidate.

The Democrats held their convention in August. They officially picked Harris as their candidate for president. She is the first Black woman and first Asian American to be chosen by a major party to run for president. 

Harris and Trump met in a debate on September 10. It was the first time voters got to see the two candidates together. More than 67 million people watched on TV and online. The candidates explained how they would deal with the biggest issues facing the country. Voters had a chance to compare their plans. 

A candidate will need tens of millions of votes to be elected president. In the final days of the race for the White House, Harris and Trump will campaign around the clock to gain as many votes as possible. 

They’ll continue to travel around the country to give speeches. Both candidates will use social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to try to connect with voters. 

We can also expect to see a lot of ads for Harris and Trump on TV and online. Spreading their messages will be expensive. In the first month after Harris joined the race, Democrats and Republicans spent a total of more than $400 million on advertising.

Who will convince more voters that they deserve the nation’s top job? We’ll find out soon!

A candidate will need millions of votes to win the election. In the final days of the race, Harris and Trump will campaign nonstop. They will try to win the support of as many voters as they can. 

They’ll keep giving speeches around the country. Both candidates will use social media to try to connect with voters. They’ll post photos and videos on apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Many will also see a lot of ads for Harris and Trump on TV and online. Spreading their messages will be expensive. In the first month after Harris joined the race, Democrats and Republicans spent a total of more than $400 million on ads.

Who will convince more voters that they should be president? We’ll find out soon!

1. Why does the article say that both main candidates for president “have a chance to make history”?

2. Summarize the section “Making It Official.”

3. How does the article support the idea that the candidates will “campaign around the clock” in the days leading up to Election Day?

1. Why does the article say that both main candidates for president “have a chance to make history”?

2. Summarize the section “Making It Official.”

3. How does the article support the idea that the candidates will “campaign around the clock” in the days leading up to Election Day?