When is the US election 2016? Key dates, election day process, what to you need to know

DONALD Trump and Hillary Clinton are locked in a battle to become the next US president. But when will Americans get the chance to vote?

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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are trying to win over voters before the election

Republican billionaire Mr Trump is taking on Democratic heavyweight Mrs Clinton in a bid to become the next President of America.  

Here is a summary of all the key dates – including the all-important election day – in America's baffling and very long presidential election process.

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