Ticket
The combined presidential and vice-presidential candidates of a political party running together in the general election.
A ticket refers to the joint pairing of a presidential and vice-presidential candidate representing a political party. Voters cast a single ballot for the presidential candidate, which simultaneously elects or defeats both members of the ticket.
The term reflects the historical practice of printing a single ballot - or 'ticket' - listing both candidates together. In the modern era, the two names appear together on every state ballot.
Forming a strong ticket is a strategic exercise. Presidential nominees typically select running mates who complement their own profile in terms of region, ideology, governing experience, or appeal to specific voter demographics they want to target.
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The person a presidential candidate selects to be the vice-presidential candidate, joining them on the party's ticket.
The candidate formally selected by a political party to run for president in the general election.
The national gathering of a political party's delegates that formally nominates the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.