Election Cycle
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1 year ago

Election officials continue to face threats, harassment ahead of November

Election workers ABC News spoke with say the threats against them that began after the 2020 election have not slowed down.
1 year ago
Hired security personnel wait for voters outside the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office November 3, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida.
1 year ago

Homeland Security warns of threats to election posed by AI

The threat posed by artificial intelligence programs is real and creates a serious challenge going into the 2024 election, according to a new federal assessment.
1 year ago
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on worldwide threats, at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2024.
3 years ago

Key Democrats vote in favor of changes to primary elections calendar

The proposal from President Joe Biden has not been met with widespread approval, especially in Iowa, which was completely moved out of the early window under Biden’s plan.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Key Democrats vote in favor of changes to primary elections calendar
3 years ago

Trump-backed candidate Kari Lake wins Arizona primary

Kari Lake, a former longtime local news anchor who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for the Arizona governorship.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Trump-backed candidate Kari Lake wins Arizona primary
5 years ago

What happens if House decides the next president?

A bitterly divided country, deadlocked in a 269-269 Electoral College tie, turns to the House of Representatives to select the next president.
5 years ago
The U.S. Capitol in June 5, 2003 in Washington.
5 years ago

The vice presidential debate will continue as scheduled

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris will be 12 feet apart during the debate.
5 years ago
VIDEO: The vice presidential debate will continue as scheduled
5 years ago

What to expect from the first presidential debate

“This Week” host George Stephanopoulos joins us to discuss President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and the upcoming first presidential debate between Trump and Joe Biden.
5 years ago
VIDEO: What to expect from the first presidential debate
5 years ago

Trump and Biden spar over economy, coronavirus

President Donald Trump attempted to discredit political rival Joe Biden, while the former vice president stayed laser-focused on the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Trump and Biden Spar Over Economy, Coronavirus
5 years ago

Will New Hampshire debate change the dynamics of the presidential race?

ABC News’ deputy political director Mary Alice Parks joins to answer remaining questions.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Will New Hampshire debate change the dynamics of the presidential race?
9 years ago

ABC News' TJ Holmes talks with Michael Koenigs about his cross country journey.
9 years ago
VIDEO: 'Election Cycle' Rides Its Way Into Times Square on Election Night
9 years ago
9 years ago

As the 2016 Election Cycle comes to an end, ABC News' Michael Koenigs took flight in an F-16 fighter jet with Captain Jeff "Split" Witt of the Alabama Air National Guard.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Flying Through the 2016 Election Cycle in an F-16 Fighter Jet
9 years ago

North Carolina's 12th congressional district has been redrawn five times since 1993. ABC News' Michael Koenigs pedals its unusual perimeter.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle Pedals Through Most Gerrymandered Political District in America
9 years ago

Election Cycle: Wounded Warriors Talk About Next Commander-in-Chief

Wounded warriors discussed the next president of the United States.
9 years ago
9 years ago

Two veterans from the Wounded Warriors Project discuss the issues facing the veteran community and how cycling has played a major role in their own recovery.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Wounded Warriors Talk About Next Commander in Chief
9 years ago

Biking Behind Bars: Inmates Pedal Toward a Better Future

Election Cycle travels to Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia.
9 years ago
Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia is one of the only jails in the country that has a regular spin class for female inmates.
9 years ago

Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia is one of the only jails in the country that has a regular spin class for female inmates.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Biking Behind Bars: Inmates Pedal Toward A Better Future
9 years ago

'Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge' Exhausts ABC News Reporter

At 25th Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge in Montgomery, AL, an ABC reporter attempted to complete the "hardest two minutes in sports."
9 years ago
VIDEO: "Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge" Extinguishes ABC News Reporter
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs attempted to complete the 25th Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge, aka "The toughest two minutes in sports," in Montgomery, AL.
9 years ago
VIDEO: "Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge" Extinguishes ABC News Reporter
9 years ago

Fans around Wrigley Fields cast their votes for the Cubs as the team seeks to win its first World Series since 1908
9 years ago
The Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs play in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016 in Chicago.
9 years ago

After helping develop over 1,000 miles of bike trails as the mayor of Denver, Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado was eager to talk politics and take a ride on ABC News' Election Cycle.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Governor Hickenlooper Hops on the 'Election Cycle'
9 years ago

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Hops on the 'Election Cycle'

The Colorado governor is an avid cyclist.
9 years ago
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper talks about 2016 election cycle with ABC News' Michael Koenigs
9 years ago

Election Cycle: Off-Road Racers Hope Donald Trump Crosses the Finish Line in First

Hundreds gather for one of the U.S.’s largest Powder Powder Puff off-road races.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Off-Road Racers Hope Trump Crosses the Finish Line in First
9 years ago

While Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump exchange blows in the public arena, two knights of different genders squared off in a unique matchup at the Saint Louis Renaissance Festival.
9 years ago
VIDEO: 2016 Joust: Trump and Clinton Tactics Compared to Medieval Battle
9 years ago

2016 Joust: Trump and Clinton Tactics Compared to Medieval Battle

Long before people picked presidents, they crowned kings.
9 years ago
ABC News' Michael Koenigs interviews a female knight taking the field of battle for the first time at the Saint Louis Renaissance Festival.
9 years ago

Hundreds gathered for one of the nation's largest Powder Puff off-road races in the country, located just a few miles from Barstow, CA. Most of the spectators and racers are cheering for Donald Trump as the presidential race nears the finish line.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Off-Road Racers Hope Trump Crosses the Finish Line in First
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs biked 1,000 miles across America to cover the presidential debates, interviewing politicians, pundits and voters about the major issues of the 2016 election.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Michael Koenigs on His 'Election Cycle' Journey Across America
9 years ago

While Trump and Clinton discussed issues on the ground floor of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, ABC News' Michael Koenigs looked at the political landscape from a higher perspective.
9 years ago
View of Final Debate's Political Landscape From 10,000 Feet
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs sits down with reality TV star and Las Vegas resident Flavor Flav before the last presidential debate.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle: Flavor Flav on Meeting Donald Trump and How the Debates are Affecting the Race
9 years ago

Election Cycle: ‘The Simpsons’ Director Says 2016 Race Is ‘The Weirdest Thing I’ve Ever Seen’

"The Simpsons" has had a long history of political jokes in its 25 years.
9 years ago
At a celebration of "The Simpsons" 600th episode, the show's creator Matt Groening spoke with ABC News' Michael Koenigs about this year's election cycle and political parodies.
9 years ago

For over 25 years, the creators of "The Simpsons" have developed political parodies of the candidates and issues facing the country. As the show celebrates its 600th episode, ABC News' Michael Koenigs hit the yellow carpet to get their take on this year
9 years ago
VIDEO: Creators of "The Simpsons" Talk About 2016 Election Cycle
9 years ago

While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continue to debate the security of the United States' borders, ABC News' Michael Koenigs pedaled along portions of the U.S.-Mexico line to learn more about protection measures currently in place.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Biking the US-Mexico Border on the 'Election Cycle'
9 years ago

Election Cycle: Biking the US-Mexico Border

The U.S.-Mexico border is nearly 2,000 miles long.
9 years ago
Michael Koenigs pedaled his bicycle along portions of the U.S.-Mexico line to learn more about protection measures currently in place.
9 years ago

How Some Chicagoans Are Trying to End the City's Cycle of Violence

ABC News' Michael Koenigs talked to community leaders in Chicago about what can be done to stop the surge in violence.
9 years ago
Ending Chicago's Cycle of Violence
9 years ago

Wisconsin voters react to the Speaker's decision to stop defending Donald Trump.
9 years ago
VIDEO: What do Paul Ryan's Constituents Think of the 2016 Race?
9 years ago

As the presidential candidates debate crime in America, ABC News' Michael Koenigs talked to community leaders in Austin and Chicago about stopping the surge in violence.
9 years ago
Ending Chicago's Cycle of Violence
9 years ago

From Pedaling to Politics: Meet a Bicycle Shop Owner-Turned-Mayor

Mayor Chris Koos runs a bicycle shop in addition to working at city hall.
9 years ago
ABC News' Michael Koenigs talks with Mayor Tari Renner before pedaling around his city of Bloomington, Illinois.
9 years ago

Mayor Chris Koos of Normal, Illinois rarely walks to work. He's the only mayor in America who runs a bicycle shop just a few blocks from city hall.
9 years ago
From Pedaling to Politics: Bicycle Shop Owner Turned Mayor
9 years ago

Mayor Tari Renner pedaled with ABC News' Michael Koenigs around his city of Bloomington, Illinois.
9 years ago
Pedaling Profile: Mayor of Bloomington Talks Trump
9 years ago

Election Cycle: A Ride Through America's Corn Country

ABC's man on the bike heads through central Illinois.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle through Corn Country
9 years ago

The United States grows more corn than any country in the world. Despite growing demand for ethanol and other corn products, farmers remain concerned about how the political climate may influence their crops beyond this election cycle.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle through Corn Country
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs is talking with students at Washington University after cycling to St. Louis.
9 years ago
VIDEO: 'Election Cycle' is at Washington University in St. Louis for the Second Presidential Debate
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs meets up with childhood friends of Hillary Clinton's to learn what she was like and how she's changed.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Clinton's Classmates: What was Hillary Clinton Like in High School?
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs is at Pat's cheesesteak talking to customers about the two big rivalries on everyone's mind: Clinton versus Trump and Pat's versus Geno's.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle: Clinton vs Trump and Pats vs. Geno's in South Philly
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs hits the swing state of Pennsylvania, talking to Philly voters about what they're thinking as the race enters its final month.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle: Talking Politics and Cheesesteaks at Iconic Pat's and Geno's In Philadelphia
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs asks the big questions at Geno's in Philadelphia: Whose cheesesteak is better, Pat's or Geno's, and who will make a better president, Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle: Mixing Politics with Cheese Whiz at Geno's in Philadelphia
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs gears up for his 1,000 mile ride--meeting mentors and voters along the way to Hofstra University where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in their first presidential debate.
9 years ago
VIDEO: Election Cycle Stage 1: The First Presidential Debate
9 years ago

Election Cycle Stage 1: On the Road to First Debate

The debate was the most-watched television debate in recent history.
9 years ago
ABC News' Michael Koenigs talks to the Naked Cowboy, a New York City's Time Square icon, Sept. 26, 2016.
9 years ago

ABC News' Michael Koenigs talks with World News Tonight's David Muir before heading for the debate on bicycle.
9 years ago
VIDEO: 'Election Cycle' Kicks Off at ABC News with David Muir
9 years ago

Atlantic City Beachgoers Talk About Trump’s Legacy as a Casino Owner

Trump’s impact on Atlantic City has been greatly examined.
9 years ago
Two beach goers in Atlantic City discuss the local legacy of Donald Trump on "Election Cycle."