Americans will go to the polls next week (November 2) to vote in the midterm elections. But what are midterm elections, and what other types of elections are held in the United States? We answer these and additional questions regarding American elections – Who can vote? What are the requirements for running for elected office in the United States? – in a fact sheet of frequently asked questions about how and when United States citizens elect their leaders.

Do you have a question about elections in the United States that isn’t answered in the fact sheet? Ask us by leaving a comment at the end of this post.