2024 Elections
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January 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM

No, Trump can't cancel the 2028 election. But he could still weaken democracy.

Experts say Donald Trump faces fewer barriers to consolidating power in his second term.
January 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses in the Oval Office of the White House, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.
January 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM

The 10 state legislative chambers that could flip in 2024

Alaska, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are hosting competitive races for state legislative chambers in 2024.
January 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The 2024 election has a number of highly-contested races for state legislatures around the country.
January 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Supreme Court rejects GOP-backed Montana case based on election law theory

The Supreme Court has turned back an election law case out of Montana that relied on a controversial legal theory with the potential to change the way elections are run across the country
January 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
FILE - The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
January 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Inside the frantic White House switch on Inauguration Day

The residence staff has just hours to move the Bidens out and the Trumps in.
January 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A view of the Resolute desk seen during an early preview of the redesigned Oval Office awaiting President Joseph Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2021.
January 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM

How Donald Trump defied the odds and made a historic return to the White House

"Trump is sui generis," one veteran Republican pollster told ABC News. "He is a unique figure in American politics."
January 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
January 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM

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.
January 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Democrats were just one of the many incumbent parties around the globe that lost ground in 2024.
January 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM

2024 has fewer polls, but they are higher quality

How polling in 2024 compares with other recent election cycles.
January 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The 2024 election cycle has fewer polls than past years, but data suggests that they're of higher quality.
January 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM

How redistricting could play a key role in the fight to control the House in 2024

Five states redrew their district lines and the changes could impact who wins the House in the 2024 election.
January 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Congressional redistricting in North Carolina, New York, Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia could affect the race to control the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024
January 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Black and Arab American voters could swing Michigan's 2024 election

538 does its third deep dive into polling and other data in the seven swing states with Michigan, which is dependent on Black and Arab American voters.
January 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Michigan is a pivotal swing state in the 2024 presidential election.
January 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM

What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the table

Breaking down eight possible candidates for Kamala Harris's VP pick.
January 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear and Roy Cooper are on the list of potential Democratic vice presidential picks.
January 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Can a busy campaign schedule save Trump's GOP primary opponents?

538 tracked which GOP primary candidates are holding the most campaign events in Iowa and New Hampshire.
January 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
For the past several months, researchers at 538 and campaign embeds at ABC News have logged every public campaign event held by a major Republican candidate for president as they crisscross states such as Iowa and New Hampshire.
January 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM

These under-the-radar 2024 elections could have a big impact

The under-the-radar elections to watch in 2024.
January 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
There are a number of under-the-radar elections to keep an eye on in 2024.
January 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.
January 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump dances after speaking during an election night, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
January 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM

How Gen Z’s meme culture may impact 2024 election

Will memes and pop songs influence the 2024 election? With 40 million eligible Gen Z voters, online culture could shape our political landscape.
January 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
VIDEO: How Gen Z’s meme culture may impact 2024 election
January 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told the newspaper.
January 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
US President Joe Biden speaks alongside Medal of Valor recipients in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, 2025.
January 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election

DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.
January 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, Jan. 24, 2023.
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM

4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Vice President Kamala Harris stands with House Speaker Mike Johnson as a joint session of Congress convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
January 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM

Congress certifies Donald Trump's Electoral College win over Kamala Harris

On Jan. 6, Congress gathered to count the Electoral College votes and confirm Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the November presidential election.
January 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
VIDEO: Congress certifies Donald Trump's Electoral College win over Kamala Harris
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM

4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
VIDEO: 4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win
January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM

On Jan. 6 anniversary, Kamala Harris to certify election she lost

Security is heightened after four years ago, but snow might be a bigger threat.
January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible at a temporary protective fencing checkpoint on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. As Congress returns tomorrow, the U.S. Capitol Building has enhanced security protection in place for the January 6th, 2025 vote count to certify the election, and Inauguration Day.
January 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Key elections to watch in 2025

Races for governor, mayor and U.S. House special elections will be in the spotlight in 2025.
January 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Open gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey are among the key elections that will be held in 2025.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Abortion didn't affect the 2024 election as much as Democrats hoped.
1 month ago

'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.
1 month ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Former Pres. Bill Clinton reacts to election 2024 and where Democrats go from here
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 win was historically narrow.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Starr County goes red for the first time in 100 years and preps for immigration focus
2 months ago

Stock prices soar for Trump allies' companies post-election

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla have climbed nearly 40% since Election Day.
2 months 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.
2 months ago

How to navigate post-election stress

Author Kristel Bauer offers advice on how to manage stress in the wake of a contentious election.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How to navigate post-election stress
2 months 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.
2 months ago
The Capitol is pictured, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Ohio’s incumbent Rep. Greg Lansman talks 2024 election lessons
3 months 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."
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Monroe Nichols discusses his historic win as Tulsa’s 1st Black mayor
3 months 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.
3 months ago
The FBI seal is shown in the election security command center at FBI headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024.
3 months 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.
3 months ago
A protect trans sign is seen in this undated stock photo.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Trump set to select Marco Rubio as secretary of state
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
Jonathan Karl sits down with influential radio host Charlamagne tha God on "This Week."
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Tips on how to deal with friends and family post-election
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Trump gained support from Latinos, young people, and women
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: What’s next for Democrats after presidential election loss?