2024 Elections
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How Project 2025's rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year's election

For a year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential election
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FILE - Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, speaks at the National Religious Broadcasters convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Feb. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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Early voting kicks off in battleground Wisconsin with push from Obama, Walz

In-person early voting kicks off Tuesday across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison
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FILE - Residents cast their votes at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center on the first day of early voting, March 21, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
October 21, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Harris holding moderated conversations with Liz Cheney in 3 battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris is doing a series of moderated conversations with former Rep. Liz Cheney in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
October 21, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds a moderated conversation with Former Rep. Liz Cheney at People's Light performing arts theater Malvern, Pa., Oct. 21, 2024.
October 21, 2024 at 9:14 PM

College students in swing states could make an impact with registration decisions

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working to court young voters -- some of whom may have switched their voter registration to cast ballots in their college towns.
October 21, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Penn State students stand in line inside the Student Union, called The Hub, waiting to cast their ballots in the presidential election in State College, Penn., Nov. 8, 2016.
October 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Local official who delayed certification of midterm results accepts plea deal

A Republican supervisor in Arizona, who was charged with felonies for delaying certification of the 2022 midterm election, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge.
October 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM
A man walks out after casting his vote at the American Legion in Tombstone, Ariz. on November 3, 2020.
October 21, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Campaign focus turns to young voters in 2024 presidential election

ABC News senior Washington reporter Devin Dwyer speaks with young voters in Pennsylvania about issues important to them and how the youth vote could decide the election.
October 21, 2024 at 8:20 PM
VIDEO: Campaign focus turns to young voters in 2024 presidential election
October 21, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Election security in Pennsylvania

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt joins Eva Pilgrim to discuss the security of the upcoming presidential election and combating misinformation.
October 21, 2024 at 8:19 PM
VIDEO: Election security in Pennsylvania
October 21, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Voter issues in battleground Pennsylvania 

Eva Pilgrim joins former colleague and Philadelphia ABC station WPVI anchor Tamala Edwards to discuss voter issues in Pennsylvania.
October 21, 2024 at 8:19 PM
VIDEO: Voter issues in battleground Pennsylvania 
October 21, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Gov. Tim Walz on gun ownership, Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway

The Democratic vice presidential candidate tells "The View" that both he and Vice President Harris are gun owners.
October 21, 2024 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: Gov. Tim Walz on gun ownership, Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway
October 21, 2024 at 6:14 PM

VP nominee Gov. Tim Walz on the difference between a Biden and Harris administration

The Democratic vice presidential candidate joined “The View” to discuss how a Harris-Walz administration would differ from the Biden-Harris administration.
October 21, 2024 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: VP nominee Gov. Tim Walz on the difference between a Biden and Harris administration
October 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Public figures who have encouraged voter registration as deadline looms

Andrea Hailey of Vote.org talks about how public figures such as Taylor Swift and Elon Musk are encouraging voter registration.
October 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM
VIDEO:  Public figures who have encouraged voter registration as deadline looms
October 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Harris, Trump hold campaign events in critical battleground states

Former President Donald Trump toured Asheville, North Carolina, assessing hurricane damage, while Vice President Kamala Harris was in Pennsylvania campaigning with Republican Liz Cheney.
October 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM
VIDEO: Harris, Trump hold campaign events in critical battleground states
October 21, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Communication expert breaks down Wisconsin Senate debate performances

ABC News' Jay O’Brien speaks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
October 21, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate
October 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Trump, Harris race 'could hardly be closer'

538's Galen Druke breaks down the latest polls as the candidates continue to campaign with just 15 days left until Election Day.
October 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Harris race 'could hardly be closer'
October 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM

State of the presidential race with 15 days to go

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Christina Tizintun Ramirez, president of NextGen America, discuss the latest headlines from the presidential race.
October 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: State of the presidential race with 15 days to go
October 21, 2024 at 3:20 PM

GOP lawsuit against overseas votes draws ire from military families

Some ex-pats living abroad are sounding the alarm after Republicans in three swing states have tried to delay accepting and counting overseas absentee ballots.
October 21, 2024 at 3:20 PM
A U.S. expatriate citizen casts a ballot for the U.S. democratic primary election in a polling station set up in a comedy club in Amsterdam, March 4, 2024.
October 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Harris responds to attacks by Trump

With just over two weeks to go until the election, Vice President Kamala Harris shifted strategies and responded to recent attacks against her by former President Donald Trump.
October 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: Harris responds to attacks by Trump
October 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Trump ramps up vulgar language on campaign trail

At a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump used profanity to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.
October 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: Trump ramps up vulgar language on campaign trail
October 21, 2024 at 2:13 PM

'Blue wall' Democratic governors boost Harris with bus tour

Democratic governors of the three “Blue Wall” states touted Kamala Harris’ ground game and predicted she will win their states but acknowledged the race is a toss-up.
October 21, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Martha Raddatz sits down with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer D-Mich., Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Penn., and Gov. Tony Evers D-Wis., on "This Week."
October 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM

Harris, Trump focus in on battleground states

With just 16 days left until the November election, early voting is already underway and breaking records in some states. So far, 14 million Americans have cast their ballots.
October 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM
VIDEO: Harris, Trump focus in on battleground states
October 20, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Musk offers voters $1M to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution

Elon Musk is pledging to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his political action committee’s petition backing the Constitution
October 20, 2024 at 10:37 PM
October 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM

The Breakdown: 'Blue wall' states critical for electoral victory

ABC News Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling in the 2024 campaign on “This Week.”
October 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM
VIDEO: The Breakdown: 'Blue wall' states critical for electoral victory
October 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Protect Your Vote: Election certification a potential flash point in November

ABC News’ Terry Moran reports on concerns that rogue officials could reject the will of voters this election on “This Week.”
October 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM
VIDEO: Protect Your Vote: Election certification a potential flash point in November
October 20, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Push for the Black vote with only 16 days until Election Day

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and journalist Roland Martin discuss how to mobilize Black voters ahead of the election.
October 20, 2024 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Push for the Black vote with only 16 days until Election Day
October 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Presidential candidates brainstorm how to win over swing states

ABC's Martha Raddatz and ABC's Political Director Rick Klein analyze the presidential race and polling numbers in critical swing states.
October 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
VIDEO: Presidential candidates brainstorm how to win over swing states
October 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM

'Blue Dot' in Nebraska draws boldface political names

The Harris and Trump campaigns descended upon Nebraska to deliver a similar message to its 2nd Congressional District: their votes could decide the presidential race.
October 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 19, 2024, in Papillion, Neb.
October 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM

In part of swing state, neighbors skip presidential signs in heated campaign season

Nick Hannawa has more than a half-dozen election signs lining the yard around his suburban Detroit home
October 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Nick Hannawa stands in his yard outside his home in Bloomfield Township, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)
October 19, 2024 at 2:46 AM

Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Columbia University professor Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and challenger Eric Hovde (R).
October 19, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate
October 19, 2024 at 1:38 AM

Elon Musk pushes false conspiracies about voting machines during town hall

While speaking at a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech CEO and Trump supporter Elon Musk repeated false conspiracy theories claiming that voting machines rig elections.
October 19, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., May 6, 2024.
October 18, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Dave Matthews talks Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction 

Musician Dave Matthews talks about his career and what joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame means to him. 
October 18, 2024 at 9:49 PM
VIDEO: Dave Matthews talks Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction 
October 18, 2024 at 8:45 PM

81-year-old Georgia woman votes for 1st time ever

Betty Cartledge said her late husband, who died in April 2023, previously told her they shouldn't vote, so she never did. This year, she voted for the first time ever. "It was neat," she said.
October 18, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Betty Cartledge said her late husband, who died in April 2023, previously told her they shouldn't vote, so she never did. This year, she voted for the first time ever. "It was neat," she said.
October 18, 2024 at 7:57 PM

81-year-old votes for 1st time, says it's 'never, ever' too late

An 81-year-old Georgia woman voted for the first time in her life and gave advice to others, saying it's "never, ever too late" to decide to cast a ballot.
October 18, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Betty Cartledge, 81, voted for the first time on Oct. 16, 2024 at LifePointe Church of Nazarene, in Covington, Georgia. Early voting began in Newton County on Oct. 15.
October 18, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Harris says election is 'two different visions' for nation

Vice President Kamala Harris made the remarks at a campaign rally in Michigan Friday.
October 18, 2024 at 7:26 PM
VIDEO: Harris says election is 'two different visions' for nation
October 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Trump and Harris trade jabs at NYC Catholic charity event, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate showed up in person this year.
October 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM
The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate showed up in person this year.
October 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM

'Fight for your life': Georgia election workers prepare for election amid threats

As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines the challenges faced by election officials in Georgia.
October 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Voters cast ballots at the Park Tavern polling station, Nov. 3, 2020, in Atlanta.
October 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Trump, Harris battle for votes in Michigan

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down battleground states and what each presidential candidate needs to do to win.
October 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Harris battle for votes in Michigan
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Trump suggests he can’t lose fair election

Former President Donald Trump cast doubt on the election results if he loses and falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial and ethnic identity during an interview with the "PBD Podcast."
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
VIDEO: Trump suggests he can’t lose fair election
October 18, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Protecting Your Vote: In South Texas, the myth of noncitizen voting takes hold

As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines the myth of noncitizen voting.
October 18, 2024 at 2:05 PM
FILE - An election official checks a voter's photo identification at an early voting polling site in Austin, Texas, Feb. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
October 17, 2024 at 11:57 PM

Early voting begins in North Carolina, a crucial battleground state

North Carolina voters are lining up to cast their vote for the next president. The state joins several others opening polls early. Also, Israel takes out a high-ranking Hamas leader.
October 17, 2024 at 11:57 PM
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October 17, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Nearly 9 million have cast ballots as early voting starts across the US

More than half of the country offers voters a chance to cast their ballot before Election Day on Nov. 5, but each state decides when to start.
October 17, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Residents cast shadows as they wait in line to enter a polling site on the first day of early in-person voting in a region still severely impacted by Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, October 17, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Wisconsin decided the 2020 election. How will it vote in 2024?

Our fifth deep dive into polling and other data in the seven key swing states.
October 17, 2024 at 4:32 PM
The team at 538 takes a look at Wisconsin’s voting history and significance as a battleground state.
October 17, 2024 at 2:56 PM

Politics and the US housing crisis

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Christina Tizintun Ramirez, president of NextGen America, discuss the presidential candidates’ plans for housing.
October 17, 2024 at 2:56 PM
VIDEO: Politics and the US housing crisis
October 17, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Amid ongoing Helene recovery, early voting begins in North Carolina

As North Carolinians continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, early voting begins Thursday in the critical swing state.
October 17, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Boxes of supplies for voting precincts are seen at the Wake County Board of Elections on Sept. 17, 2024 in Raleigh, N.C.
October 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump

Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making him one of the biggest donors to GOP causes this campaign...
October 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Elon Musk jumps on the stage as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."
October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM
People prepare to vote at a polling station as Georgians turned out a day after the battleground state opened early voting, in Atlanta, Oct. 16, 2024.
October 16, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Georgia sees 2nd day of record early voting turnout

It's been two days since early voting polls opened in Georgia and half a million people have already cast their ballot, according to election data.
October 16, 2024 at 11:58 PM
People make a line to vote at a polling station as Georgians turned out a day after the battleground state opened early voting, in Atlanta, Oct. 16, 2024.
October 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM

The latest from the 2024 campaign trail

The latest on the Harris and Trump presidential campaigns, plus developments in the Middle East crisis and the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
October 16, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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October 16, 2024 at 10:30 PM

People with felony records can vote in Nebraska, court rules

Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election
October 16, 2024 at 10:30 PM
FILE - Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen holds a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
October 16, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Democrats' joint fundraising outpaces Republicans'

Vice President Harris and the Democrats have dwarfed former President Trump and the Republicans in joint fundraising in the last three months, filings show.
October 16, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a watch party of her iHeart radio conversation at Cred Cafe in Detroit, Michigan, Oct. 15, 2024.
October 16, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election

Former President Jimmy Carter has voted in the 2024 election, the Carter Center confirmed Wednesday.
October 16, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Former president Jimmy Carter prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.