What is the major difference between off-year elections and prsidential elections?

Answer 1

Off-year elections are held during the years between mid-term elections and presidenttial elections. 2011 is an off-year while 2010 was a mid-term year. With the exception for the filling vacant offices, no national elections are held during off-years. During mid-term elections, all members of the House of Representatives are up for election as are one-third of the U. S. Senators.

Answer 2

A president doesn’t have a midterm election. They have an election after a 4 year term and can only serve two terms. Off year elections are usually congressional elections.