The 2024 US presidential election is scheduled for November 5. The main rivals for the race to the top are former President Donald Trump and the current Vice President Kamala Harris.
This high-stakes contest will shape the country’s future and will have a major impact on the global economy and geopolitics. Here are the seven things to know about the upcoming US elections.
In the US, the president is elected not by popular vote but through the Electoral College. There are 538 electors, and a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.
On Election Day, an estimated 160 million Americans will come out to cast their votes. Many states allow early and absentee voting which makes participation in the election easier.
Key dates following the election include the Electoral College meeting on December 17 and the official counting of votes by Congress on January 6, 2025. The official transfer of power, the Inauguration Day, is set for January 20, 2025.
If elected, Kamala Harris will become the first woman president, while Donald Trump aims to make a comeback after his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden.
The major themes for the election include abortion rights, democracy and the economy. Harris is focused on reproductive rights, while Trump on economic growth and immigration reform.
Due to the complicated election process of the country, the race will likely be decided in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona. Both campaigns are intensely focusing on these areas.
Early voting in the USA has become widely popular as millions have already cast their ballots before Election Day. Many are trying to avoid potential lines and delays on the official day through early voting and mail-in ballots.
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