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US Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know
Key Dates and Voting Deadlines
The United States presidential election will be held on November 5, 2024.
Check Voter Registration Status: The National Voter Registration Act requires states to offer online voter registration. States may also offer same-day voter registration. Check your state's guidelines.
Early Voting: 37 states and the District of Columbia offer early voting. Dates vary by state; check your state's guidelines.
Battleground States
The presidential race is likely to be decided by battleground states, which are states that can swing either way.
These states include: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Polling Data
Polling averages track the latest trends in the presidential race using data from national and battleground state polls.
FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics are reputable sources for polling data.
Presidential Candidates
As of August 2024, Ballotpedia has identified four noteworthy presidential candidates:
- Donald Trump (Republican)
- Joe Biden (Democratic)
- Liz Cheney (Republican)
- Kamala Harris (Democratic)
Read more about these candidates' backgrounds, platforms, and positions on key issues.
Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024
Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election in 2024. Thirty-nine candidates are competing.
Learn about the candidates' backgrounds, platforms, and the issues shaping the election.
BBC News provides in-depth coverage of the Sri Lankan presidential election.