2024 Elections
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October 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Candidates’ surrogates out in full force for presidential election

ABC News’ White House Correspondent MaryAlice Parks and Contributor Asma Khalid break down the latest political headlines with a closer look at the presidential race.
October 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM
VIDEO: Candidates’ surrogates out in full force for presidential election
October 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Harris, Trump campaign in battleground states in final sprint to Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris worked overtime to win over the union vote in Michigan while former President Donald Trump made stops along the path of Helene, appearing with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
October 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM
VIDEO: Harris, Trump campaign in battleground states in final sprint to Election Day
October 5, 2024 at 10:55 AM

Biden says he's concerned election won't be 'peaceful' after Trump, Vance comments

President Joe Biden on Friday called Donald Trump's comments about the 2020 election "very dangerous."
October 5, 2024 at 10:55 AM
President Joe Biden speaks to the media in the White House press room, Oct. 4, 2024, in Washington.
October 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders with the latest news from the campaign trail.
October 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM
VIDEO: Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail
October 4, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Which way are key demographic groups leaning in the 2024 election?

Polling averages of Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's support among Black, Hispanic, white, young, old, male, female, college-educated and non-college-educated voters.
October 4, 2024 at 6:52 PM
A deep dive into the crosstabs of presidential polls.
October 4, 2024 at 6:27 PM

Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris in Wisconsin

Cheney is the most prominent conservative to cross party lines in this race, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Kamala Harris, to try and convince Republicans to vote for her.
October 4, 2024 at 6:27 PM
VIDEO: Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris in Wisconsin
October 4, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?

Jack Smith's new filing in the election interference case thrust Jan. 6 back into the spotlight. But will it impact the 2024 campaign?
October 4, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University on October 03, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan.
October 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next week

Former President Barack Obama is planning to hit key swing states to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House, starting next Thursday in Pittsburgh
October 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Former President Barack Obama speaks to guests after receiving the 2024 Sylvanus Thayer Award from the West Point Association of Graduates during ceremonies hosted by the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
October 4, 2024 at 12:53 PM

'Shockingly difficult': How officials are grappling with voting after Helene's damage

Officials in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia are scrambling to ensure voters will be able to cast their November election ballots amid damage from Hurricane Helene.
October 4, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Debris is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N.C.
October 4, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Former GOP Rep. Cheney rips 'petty, vindictive, cruel' Trump at Harris rally

Liz Cheney, the former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Wisconsin Thursday evening.
October 4, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney greets Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event at Ripon College in Ripon, Wis., Oct. 3, 2024.
October 4, 2024 at 12:33 AM

Former Colorado county clerk sentenced to 9 years for election tampering

The Republican county clerk was convicted for giving a person affiliated with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, an ally of former President Trump, access to election software.
October 4, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Candidate Tina Peters speaks during a debate for the state leadership position, Feb. 25, 2023, in Hudson, Colo.
October 3, 2024 at 7:58 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.
October 3, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Michigan is a pivotal swing state in the 2024 presidential election.
October 3, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Harris, Trump to make campaign stops in battleground Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris will be joined on the campaign trail by Liz Cheney, who, along with her father Dick Cheney, publicly endorsed Harris in September.
October 3, 2024 at 3:54 PM
VIDEO: Harris, Trump to make campaign stops in battleground Wisconsin
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Vance, Walz battled over health care during debate. Here's where they stand

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's where they stand on the issues.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance nd Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Harris, Trump stick by running mates as campaigns spin VP debate performances

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump praised their respective running mates as their campaigns worked to spin how they performed at the debate.
October 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance hosted by CBS in New York, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Elections have less impact on your 401(k) than you might think

Much like annoying political TV ads, warnings that the U.S. presidential election could have big consequences for your 401(k) come back every four years
October 3, 2024 at 2:38 PM
FILE - An image of President-elect Donald Trump appears on a television screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Nov. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
October 3, 2024 at 12:55 AM

Iran’s missile attack on Israel; Vice presidential debate reaction

ABC News’ panels take a look at Wednesday’s biggest headlines.
October 3, 2024 at 12:55 AM
VIDEO: Iran’s missile attack on Israel; Vice presidential debate reaction
October 3, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Walz kicks off post-debate campaign, media blitz in battleground Pennsylvania

Following the vice-presidential debate, Gov. Tim Walz will embark on an aggressive travel and media blitz that begins in Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
October 3, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event in Superior, Wisc., Sept. 14, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Court says betting on US congressional elections can resume, for now

Americans are once again free to bet on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections, at least temporarily
October 2, 2024 at 11:34 PM
This combination image shows Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, right, during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo)
October 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM

Trump and Harris both want a manufacturing boom. Their plans show stark differences.

Manufacturing accounts for about 10% of U.S. gross domestic product.
October 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump listens to questions during a Town Hall event, Sept. 27, 2024, in Warren, Mich. Vice President and Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris speaks at an event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
October 2, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Vice presidential debate highlights

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz clashed over immigration, reproductive rights, guns and more during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 8:47 PM
VIDEO: Vice presidential debate highlights
October 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Historian discusses Walz-Vance vice presidential debate's importance

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talks about why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
October 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shake hands at the end of the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Key takeaways from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debate

The two vice presidential candidates struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to health care and democracy.
October 2, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 2, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu

New Hampshire’s Republican governor also said there were a few questions JD Vance “could’ve answered better” at Tuesday night’s debate against Gov. Tim Walz.
October 2, 2024 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM

What early polls say about who won the VP debate

Americans are split over whether Sen. JD Vance or Gov. Tim Walz won Tuesday's vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM
People watch the debate between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the Gaf East Bar in Manhattan, October 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 4:48 PM

JD Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020, downplays events of Jan. 6

In one of the most notable exchanges of the vice presidential debate, JD Vance refused to say Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the events of Jan. 6.
October 2, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM

What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Trump campaign representative Alfonso Aguilar react to Tuesday night’s debate.
October 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate
October 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM

The state of the race after the VP debate

538’s Galen Druke says he was “a little bit surprised” by post-debate poll numbers.
October 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
VIDEO: The state of the race after the VP debate
October 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate

The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City Tuesday.
October 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM
This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during a vice presidential debate, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Both candidates' mics are muted during vice presidential debate clash

Both candidates' microphones are muted during the vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM

JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate

In what was likely the last debate before the November election, the two vice presidential candidates sparred over the results of 2020 election, immigration and abortion rights.
October 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate
October 2, 2024 at 1:13 PM

How the US Supreme Court could get involved in the 2024 presidential election

The Supreme Court could play a critical role in how some 2024 presidential ballots are cast and counted and, potentially, how contested election results are certified.
October 2, 2024 at 1:13 PM
A view of the Supreme Court Building during sunrise on Sept. 5, 2024 in Washington, DC.
October 2, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate

ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl share their analysis of the vice-presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 12:58 PM
VIDEO: Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate
October 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM

Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race

ABC News' powerhouse politics roundtable dives into how Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance performed in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM
VIDEO:  Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race
October 2, 2024 at 6:28 AM

Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
October 2, 2024 at 6:28 AM
VIDEO: Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 AM

Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue

Sen. JD Vance responded that he thinks Walz wants "to solve this problem, but I don't think that Kamala Harris does."
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 AM
VIDEO: Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue
October 2, 2024 at 4:19 AM

Walz-Vance VP debate: How to watch, what time tonight

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are set to face off in their only scheduled vice-presidential debate next week.
October 2, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 5, 2024. | Vice President candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 12, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 3:54 AM

Walz, after coming under fire for military record, backtracks on China visit

During the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday evening, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz admitted he “misspoke” about being at the Tiananmen Square, Beijing protests in 1989.
October 2, 2024 at 3:54 AM
During the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday evening, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz admitted he “misspoke” about being at the Tiananmen Square, Beijing protests in 1989.
October 2, 2024 at 3:38 AM

VP candidates show civility on debate stage

ABC News' Jon Karl recaps Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz's respective performances during the debate, detailing the "tone of civility in this debate, in an election that has been anything but civil."
October 2, 2024 at 3:38 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates show civility on debate stage
October 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM

VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
October 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
October 2, 2024 at 2:59 AM

Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate

Walz said his 17-year-old son, Gus, witnessed a shooting in a community center and spoke about how meeting with the parents of Sandy Hook victims impacted his views on banning assault weapons.
October 2, 2024 at 2:59 AM
VIDEO: Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate
October 2, 2024 at 2:32 AM

JD Vance defends his past criticisms of Trump

“I've always been open and sometimes, of course, I've disagreed with the president but I've also been extremely open about the fact that I was wrong about Donald Trump," Vance said.
October 2, 2024 at 2:32 AM
VIDEO: JD Vance defends his past criticisms of Trump
October 2, 2024 at 2:12 AM

JD Vance touts Trump’s policies in question about Iran missile barrage

Sen. JD Vance says "effective, smart diplomacy and peace through strength is how you bring stability back to a very broken world," adding, "Donald Trump has already done it once before."
October 2, 2024 at 2:12 AM
VIDEO: JD Vance touts Trump’s policies in question about Iran missile barrage
October 2, 2024 at 1:31 AM

VP candidates and their path to the debate stage

Both VP candidates have campaigned and targeted districts in swing states ahead of Tuesday night's debate. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien takes a deeper look at each candidate and their path to the VP debate.
October 2, 2024 at 1:31 AM
VIDEO: VP candidates and their path to the debate stage
October 2, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Sen. Katie Britt unpacks VP debate and Middle East turmoil

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) to discuss the developing situation in the Middle East and what’s ahead as VP candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance take the debate stage.
October 2, 2024 at 12:40 AM
VIDEO: Sen. Katie Britt unpacks VP debate and Middle East turmoil
October 2, 2024 at 12:39 AM

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) on what issues the Harris- Walz campaign feel are most important to voters ahead of the vice presidential debate.
October 2, 2024 at 12:39 AM
VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate
October 1, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Harris and Trump respond to Iranian missile attack

The crisis in the Middle East dominates the presidential campaign, as VP hopefuls Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz prepare for their one and only debate.
October 1, 2024 at 11:50 PM
VIDEO: Harris and Trump respond to Iranian missile attack
October 1, 2024 at 11:37 PM

JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) joins the show ahead of the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' running mates.
October 1, 2024 at 11:37 PM
VIDEO: JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM

RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate

Republican National Convention Chairman Michael Whatley joins the show ahead of Tuesday’s vice president debate between JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz (D).
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM
VIDEO: RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate
October 1, 2024 at 4:08 PM

'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says

Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, talks about what Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance need to bring to Tuesday's debate.
October 1, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: 'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says