Voting in general elections, If you abstain from voting for either Pres, candidate will all the other choices made elsewhere on the ballot count?

Voting in general elections, If you abstain from voting for either Pres, candidate will all the other choices made elsewhere on the ballot count?
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They should, but it depends on the state. Some states have a not voting or none of the above option that you have to take, others just let you skip the candidates if you have no preference.
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