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Kids Pick the President

Kids’ voices and opinions matter, so tell the world who YOU would vote for in the 2024 US Presidential election. Learn more about the candidates below, and then make your pick for President!
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True or False?

Thanks to the internet and social media, there’s SO much information out there! Sometimes, it can be tough to tell what’s real and what’s not. We put together a guide to help!
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MEET THE CANDIDATES

Let’s learn more about your options for the 2024 Presidential Race.

democrat
Portrait of Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris

Presidential candidate

Harris is currently Vice President of the United States, and has served as both a U.S. Senator and California’s Attorney General. Now, she’s running for President herself, representing the Democratic Party!

republican
Portrait of Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Presidential candidate

Trump served as the 45th President of the United States. He is a well-known businessman and politician running for President again. He is the Republican Party’s nominee for the 2024 election!

Vote now

Make your pick below! Remember, you only get ONE vote.

Kids Pick the President is a non-scientific poll for entertainment purposes only.

Did you know?

Check out fun facts about elections, the U.S. government, donkeys, elephants, and more below!

Illustration of a hand placing a ballot into a box against a background of the United States map with five circular portraits of people above certain states.

ELECTIONS GO TO COLLEGE?

Not quite! The Electoral College helps sort through the millions of votes cast in every presidential election. Each state gets a number of votes based on its population.

Blue donkey and red elephant toys on a US flag background.

WHY DONKEYS & ELEPHANTS?

In 1874, political cartoonist Thomas Nast chose a donkey to represent the Democratic Party, and an elephant to represent the Republican Party. The rest is history!

A bronze balance scale sits on a wooden table in a courtroom, with a blurred American flag in the background.

CHECK PLEASE!

The U.S. Government splits power evenly between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches through a system called checks and balances.

The American Star painting by Frederick Kemmelmeyer  featuring George Washington.

FIRST PRESIDENT EVER!

George Washington was the first official President of the United States. Maybe your great great great grandkid will be the 86th!

A close up of one hundred dollar bills.

ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS

Even though his face is on the hundred-dollar bill, Benjamin Franklin was never President! Same goes for Alexander Hamilton (the face of the ten-dollar bill).

The White House in Washington, D.C. USA on a summer day with clouds forming overhead.

SEE YOU IN FOUR YEARS!

A single Presidential term is four years long. Presidents can run again, but an election will always be held at the end of a term. Meet you back here in four!

Our World. Our Voice!

You may not be old enough to actually vote yet, but there are so many ways to make a change. Meet real-life kids championing causes they care about!

Meet Rashaad

Rashaad, Age 13

Rashaad loves robotics, drones, and coding! He mentors friends and younger kids and works with his city to provide cool STEAM programs.

Meet Arianna

Arianna, Age 8

Made "Celebration Crates" because birthdays are awesome and everyone deserves to party!

Meet Autumn

Autumn, Age 8

Created a free library called "Pages of Possibility" filled with books that inspire change. She believes these books can make the world a better place!

Meet Wyatt

Wyatt, Age 14

Shares his passion for health & wellness by hosting CPR training and creating a fun physical activity challenge every February to raise awareness for heart disease in women.

Meet Chelsea

Chelsea, Age 14

Thinks everyone should feel the magic of art, so she started "Chelsea's Charity" to give art kits to those going through tough times!

Meet Leila

Leila, Age 11

Believes "No kind act is too small" and started "Leila’s Promise" to make sure kids' voices are heard on important issues.