The presidential election may still be six months away, but it seems to be all anyone's talking about in U.S. news. So what exactly is happening between now and election day? We're breaking down everything you need to know before November 8.
For example, you've probably been keeping up with the Republican and Democratic primary debates, but did you know that the presidential nominations from each party won't go head-to-head until September 26? The presidential and vice presidential debates will surely be more heated after the Republicans and Democrats choose their parties' nominations. And on October 4, the vice presidential candidates will face off in a debate of their own.
We've compiled all of the caucuses, primaries, debates, and conventions to be aware of this election season. Read on for a monthly look at the events ahead in the 2016 election.
This piece has been updated to remove events that have already happened.
May
May 3 — Indiana primaries
May 7 — Guam Democratic caucuses
May 10 — Nebraska Republican primary, West Virginia primaries
May 17 — Kentucky Democratic primary, Oregon primaries
May 24 — Washington state Republican primary
June
June 4 — Virgin Islands Democratic caucuses
June 5 — Puerto Rico Democratic caucuses
June 7 — California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota primaries, North Dakota Democratic caucuses
June 14 — District of Columbia Democratic primary
July
July 18 to 21 — 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland
July 25 to 28 — 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
July 31 — 100 days to the election
August
August 4 to 7 — Green Party National Convention in Houston
September
September 26 — First presidential debate
October
October 4 — Vice presidential debate
October 9 — Second presidential debate
October 19 — Third presidential debate
November
November 8 — Election Day
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