2024 Elections
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December 18, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Why abortion didn't lead Democrats to victory in the 2024 election

Why abortion didn't lead to a Democratic win in the 2024 election.
December 18, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Abortion didn't affect the 2024 election as much as Democrats hoped.
December 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM

'Badge of honor': GOP allows 13 'fake electors' cast electoral votes

More than a dozen officials accused of signing false certifications claiming Trump had won their states' votes in the 2020 election were set to serve as electors.
December 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
In this Jan. 27, 2024, file photo, Nevada GOP chair Michael McDonald, right, shakes hands with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Las Vegas.
December 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project

Democrats begin the process of rebuilding their leadership Thursday when a DNC subgroup meets to set the rules to elect a new party chair to succeed Jamie Harrison.
December 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM
In this Aug. 18, 2024, file photo, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison looks on during final preparations for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago.
December 11, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Former Pres. Bill Clinton reacts to election 2024 and where Democrats go from here

The 42nd president joins “The View” to discuss the 2024 presidential election results and why he thinks the working-class coalition that bolstered his own election broke for Donald Trump.
December 11, 2024 at 7:50 PM
VIDEO: Former Pres. Bill Clinton reacts to election 2024 and where Democrats go from here
1 month ago

DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting

The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.
1 month ago
Chair of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison bangs the gavel on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
1 month ago

Newly Republican, Starr County will play a key role in Trump's deportation plans

Starr County, Texas, voted predominantly Republican for the first time in a century. Now, it's central to President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans.
1 month ago
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham stands in front of a new section of the state-funded border wall at a site offered to the incoming Trump administration for detention centers, near Rio Grande City, Texas, Nov. 26, 2024.
1 month ago

Two off-year races may be key to a Democratic rebound

Democrats suffered a knockout punch in this month's elections. Off-year gubernatorial elections in 2025 offer them their first chance to get off the mat.
1 month ago
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives a speech on the Hudson River tunnel project at the West Side Yard, Jan. 31, 2023 in New York. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, July 15, 2024.
1 month ago

The 2024 presidential election was close, not a landslide

Donald Trump's close win over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election hasn't stopped him from claiming a mandate.
1 month ago
President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 win was historically narrow.
1 month ago

Starr County goes red for the first time in 100 years and preps for immigration focus

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal visits Starr County, Texas, which voted predominantly Republican for the first time in a century. Now, it is the initial focal point for Trump's mass deportation promise.
1 month ago
Starr County goes red for the first time in 100 years and preps for immigration focus
1 month ago

Stock prices soar for Trump allies' companies post-election

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla have climbed nearly 40% since Election Day.
1 month ago
President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Tex., Nov. 19, 2024.
1 month ago

How to navigate post-election stress

Author Kristel Bauer offers advice on how to manage stress in the wake of a contentious election.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How to navigate post-election stress
1 month ago

Would an 'all-party primary' give frustrated voters more 'mainstream' candidates?

Amid mounting frustration from centrist voters, one group thinks the solution to making parties and political candidates more palatable: comprehensive election reform.
1 month ago
The Capitol is pictured, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

Democrats aren't alone — incumbent parties have lost elections all around the world

Democrats were just one of the many incumbent parties around the globe that lost ground in 2024 elections.
1 month ago
Democrats were just one of the many incumbent parties around the globe that lost ground in 2024.
1 month ago

Tough votes on Trump Cabinet picks could pose big risks for midterm Senate candidates

Lawmakers running for reelection loathe tough votes. And for senators up in purple states in two years, those tough votes are coming early.
1 month ago
Matt Gaetz arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
1 month ago

Ohio’s incumbent Rep. Greg Lansman talks 2024 election lessons

As the first Democrat in his district to win re-election in 40 years, Congressman Greg Landsman talks about a red state win in Ohio.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ohio’s incumbent Rep. Greg Lansman talks 2024 election lessons
1 month ago

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."
1 month ago
Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on Aug. 23, 2024 in Glendale, Ariz.
1 month ago

Monroe Nichols discusses his historic win as Tulsa’s 1st Black mayor

DeMarco Morgan sits down with Monroe Nichols, who became Tulsa’s first Black mayor,103 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Monroe Nichols discusses his historic win as Tulsa’s 1st Black mayor
1 month ago

FBI raids Polymarket founder’s home in criminal probe of election betting platform

The investigation, in part, involves whether Polymarket violated a prior settlement with the government by allowing American-based users access to its platform.
1 month ago
The FBI seal is shown in the election security command center at FBI headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024.
1 month ago

LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election

LGBTQ hotlines nationwide, including the Rainbow Youth Project and the Trevor Project, are seeing massive surges in crisis outreach amid the fallout of the election.
1 month ago
A protect trans sign is seen in this undated stock photo.
2 months ago

FBI offering $25K reward in ballot box fires

The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward in connection with a series of arson incidents involving ballot boxes in Washington state and Oregon last month.
2 months ago
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward in connection with a series of arson incidents involving ballot boxes in Washington state and Oregon last month.
2 months ago

Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting

President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed at the White House on Wednesday after declining to do the same for President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
2 months ago

Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives

Republicans are now projected to have swept the 2024 election, winning the House and Senate as well as the presidency.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives
2 months ago

Deep Democratic bench gets opportunity in political wilderness

For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at Pennsylvania Department of State's press briefing, after polls close, on the day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 5, 2024.
2 months ago

Trump set to select Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Sources tell ABC News that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate the Republican senator from Florida for secretary of state in his new administration.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump set to select Marco Rubio as secretary of state
2 months ago

Teens around US report receiving racist text messages

Many teenagers and college students around the country have reported receiving racist text messages that were sent to phone numbers across the country last week.
2 months ago
Many teenagers and college students around the country have reported receiving racist text messages messages that were sent to phone numbers across the country last week.
2 months ago

What Trump's comeback reveals about American voters: ANALYSIS

Trump's historic climb back to the White House is a capstone of his singular stamp on American politics.
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
2 months ago

Charlamagne Tha God: 'Dinner table issues' were at the top of voters' minds

In the aftermath of Harris’ failed campaign, Charlamagne Tha God called for unity and pointed to voters’ frustrations over the economy and safety as decisive.
2 months ago
Jonathan Karl sits down with influential radio host Charlamagne tha God on "This Week."
2 months ago

Tips on how to deal with friends and family post-election

Board-certified clinical psychologist Dr. Jeffery Gardere joins ABC News Live to give tips on how to deal with friends and family who voted differently than you in the election.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Tips on how to deal with friends and family post-election
2 months ago

Trump gained support from Latinos, young people, and women

A panel of Republican experts joins ABC News to discuss how President-elect Donald Trump is expected to deliver on campaign promises.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump gained support from Latinos, young people, and women
2 months ago

What’s next for Democrats after presidential election loss?

American Descendants of Slavery Advocacy Foundation President Yvette Carnell joins ABC News Live to discuss how Democrats lost some support in the presidential election.
2 months ago
VIDEO: What’s next for Democrats after presidential election loss?
2 months ago

17 races have yet to be decided for control of the House

ABC News’ Perry Russom discusses the latest on the House of Representatives races.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 17 races have yet to be decided for control of the House
2 months ago

‘We've got to unify in some way shape or form’: Charlamagne Tha God

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews “The Breakfast Club” co-host Charlamagne Tha God on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘We've got to unify in some way shape or form’: Charlamagne Tha God
2 months ago

‘Democrats lost the message on the economy’: Julie Pace on Kamala Harris’ loss

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘Democrats lost the message on the economy’: Julie Pace on Kamala Harris’ loss
2 months ago

Frank Luntz shares post-election  focus group insights

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl discusses the election results with Frank Luntz on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Frank Luntz shares post-election  focus group insights
2 months ago

Republicans celebrate wins as Democrats wonder what went wrong

ABC News contributor Mike Muse breaks down the factors at play in Trump's sweeping victory in the 2024 election.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Republicans celebrate wins as Democrats wonder what went wrong
2 months ago

Stock markets soar on Wall Street following Trump's win

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous details the record highs for all three major indexes.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Stock markets soar on Wall Street following Trump's win
2 months ago

Abortion ballot initiatives could have helped Harris win, instead Trump overperformed

Despite Kamala Harris' loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won.
2 months ago
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington.
2 months ago

Trump won a comprehensive victory. Can other Republicans replicate it?

Donald Trump scored a comprehensive victory Tuesday, improving his numbers across several key demographics. Can other Republicans do the same?
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump depart the stage at an election night watch party, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
2 months ago

Why health care was not a top issue for voters in the 2024 election

“Health care issues are always a concern to people, but certainly there were other issues that were more important to people at this time,” Dr. Perry Halkitis at Rutgers University told ABC News. 
2 months ago
“Health care issues are always a concern to people, but certainly there were other issues that were more important to people at this time,” Dr. Perry Halkitis at Rutgers University told ABC News. 
2 months ago

How important was health, reproductive care in the election? Not very, say experts

Despite concerns about the future of the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights, health care was not a major voting issue in this election, experts tell ABC News.
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump depart the stage at an election night watch party, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
2 months ago

Wave of racist texts reported in more than 12 states

The texts, which mention slavery, were sent to Black and brown Americans, officials said. Some were sent through the service "TextNow," and the company said it disabled the anonymous accounts.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Wave of racist texts reported in more than 12 states
2 months ago

Montana’s first openly transgender lawmaker wins reelection

Rep. Zooey Zephyr has won her bid for reelection to the Montana House of Representatives after she was censured and barred from the House floor for almost two years.
2 months ago
Montana’s first openly transgender lawmaker wins reelection
2 months ago

FBI investigates racist texts sent primarily to Black Americans

Officials in a number of states said residents received texts from unknown numbers in the days after the 2024 election. ABC News’ Morgan Norwood reports the story.
2 months ago
FBI investigates racist texts sent primarily to Black Americans
2 months ago

80 countries have been led by a woman, but not the US

Despite Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to shatter glass ceilings and become the first woman to be president in the U.S., the office remains solely male-dominated.
2 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Howard University in Washington, Nov. 6, 2024.
2 months ago

2024 polls were accurate but still underestimated Trump

How accurate were polls of the 2024 election?
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
2 months ago

The eligibility of former felons to vote

ABC News’ Faith Abubey looks at how one former convicted felon is trying to galvanize the community he lives in to get out and vote.
2 months ago
The eligibility of former felons to vote
2 months ago

Harris makes final pitch to Michigan voters ahead of election

Eager to end on a positive note, Vice President Kamala Harris opted to not mention her opponent, former President Donald Trump, by name as she made her final pitch to voters in Michigan.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Harris makes final pitch to Michigan voters ahead of election
2 months ago

How race and gender impacted the 2024 election

Political commentator Angela Rye digs into exit polling to explain why a majority of voters cast their ballots for Donald Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How race and gender impacted the 2024 election
2 months ago

Comparing election results to the polls

538’s Galen Druke breaks down the data as it relates to 2024 election results and what's behind the Democrats’ big losses.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Comparing election results to the polls
2 months ago

Election integrity concerns fade after resounding Trump victory: ANALYSIS

The U.S. election system passed a critical test, after months of widespread public concern about security of ballots, accuracy of the count, and timeliness of results.
2 months ago
People vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Election Day, at Doerfler Public School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nov. 5, 2024.