2024 Elections
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August 11, 2024 at 12:25 AM

Democrats outspend GOP in race to the White House

Congressional reporter Juliegrace Brufke joins ABC News to talk the cost of running a presidential campaign.
August 11, 2024 at 12:25 AM
VIDEO: Democrats outspend GOP in race to the White House
August 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Harris campaign's surge in momentum puts Sun Belt back in play

In Vice President Kamala Harris can potentially fare better than President Joe Biden in regions like the Sun Belt.
August 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta on July 30, 2024.
August 9, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Trump says he will take part in ABC News September debate against Harris

Former President Donald Trump said he has agreed to an offer from ABC News to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.
August 9, 2024 at 1:54 PM
VIDEO: Trump says he will take part in ABC News September debate against Harris
August 8, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Do voters care about climate change? How going green divides this election

National polls found that Americans on both sides of the political aisle rank climate change initiatives as a far lower policy priority than other ballot issues.
August 8, 2024 at 6:19 PM
A firefighter uses a drip torch to burn vegetation while trying to stop the Park Fire from near Mill Creek in Tehama County, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024.
August 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM

After Harris selected Walz as VP, a look at the men who came closest to being picked

Before Kamala Harris decided Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz would be her running mate, she had a talented field of finalists.
August 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally on August 7, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
August 8, 2024 at 3:43 PM

JD Vance cites ‘stolen valor’ in attacking Tim Walz’s military record

There are questions about how Walz described his military service, including claims he carried a gun "in war," when he never saw active combat.
August 8, 2024 at 3:43 PM
VIDEO: JD Vance cites ‘stolen valor’ in attacking Tim Walz’s military record
August 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Biden ‘not confident’ about peaceful transfer of power after 2024 election

President Joe Biden said he is “not confident at all” about the transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the election and how it may impact Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM
VIDEO: Biden ‘not confident’ about peaceful transfer of power after 2024 election
August 8, 2024 at 11:21 AM

What is Tim Walz's record on the economy? Look at Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has backed labor protections and raised taxes on some corporations.
August 8, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives on stage to deliver remarks before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, at a campaign event, Aug. 7, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisc.
August 8, 2024 at 1:55 AM

POLITICO reporter breaks down the GOP’s plan of attack in the presidential race

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade about the democratic ticket and how Republicans might counter Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s popularity.
August 8, 2024 at 1:55 AM
VIDEO: POLITICO reporter breaks down the GOP’s plan of attack in the presidential race
August 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM

Vance's battleground state blitz mirrors plans of Harris, Walz

Kamala Harris will announce her running mate and go on tour. In five days, she will hit the swing states, and Sen. JD Vance will be on her tail.
August 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) holds a campaign rally at Radford University on July 22, 2024 in Radford, Va.
August 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM

Trump told Walz in 2020 he was 'very happy' with his handling of George Floyd riots

Allies of Donald Trump are slamming VP candidate Tim Walz for his handling of riots in the wake of George Floyd’s murder -- but Trump expressed his support at the time.
August 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally for Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Aug. 7, 2024.
August 7, 2024 at 9:10 PM

3 things to know about where Tim Walz stands on health care issues

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has now joined the campaign trail as presidential nominee Kamala Harris' VP pick. Here's where he stands on health care issues.
August 7, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gorvernor Tim Walz arrive to speak at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024, on the first day of their "Battleground State Tour".
August 7, 2024 at 8:55 PM

How would a general election debate impact the presidential campaign?

ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses how a presidential debate could benefit Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 7, 2024 at 8:55 PM
ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses how a presidential debate could benefit Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Progressive Rep. Cori Bush loses high-stakes Democratic primary: AP projection

After a fiercely competitive primary race, the Associated Press projects that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has won the Democratic primary in Missouri.
August 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM
After a fiercely competitive primary race, the Associated Press projects that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has won  the Democratic primary in Missouri.
August 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM

What could the economic slowdown mean for the election?

Recent market turmoil won't matter but a downturn could, experts said.
August 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
August 7, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Can Harris ride memes all the way to the White House?

Are Kamala Harris online memes going to help her win the election?
August 7, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a wave of interest on social media since President Joe Biden endorsed her
August 7, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Harris picking Walz could pave way for first Native American female governor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was tapped as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate on Tuesday -- a choice that could potentially usher in a historic first.
August 7, 2024 at 4:10 PM
In this Jan. 19, 2024, file photo, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan attends Indigenous House: Sundance Film Festival 2024 in Park City, Utah.
August 7, 2024 at 1:43 PM

Kamala Harris debuts running mate Tim Walz at rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate.
August 7, 2024 at 1:43 PM
VIDEO: Kamala Harris debuts running mate Tim Walz at rally
August 7, 2024 at 10:48 AM

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz make first appearance as running mates

After weeks of speculation, Vice President Harris debuted her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at a rally in Philadelphia.
August 7, 2024 at 10:48 AM
VIDEO:  Kamala Harris, Tim Walz make first appearance as running mates
August 7, 2024 at 12:56 AM

In Tim Walz, Harris tries to check all the boxes in a running mate: ANALYSIS

Tim Walz is a progressive military veteran and gunowner from the Midwest. That checks a lot of boxes for Kamala Harris.
August 7, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz listens to Vice President Kamala Harris speak at Planned Parenthood, March 14, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.
August 7, 2024 at 12:52 AM

Harris introduces her running mate Tim Walz to fired-up Philadelphia crowd

Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly announced presidential running mate made their first campaign appearance in Philadelphia before a large crowd.
August 7, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gorvernor Tim Walz arrive to speak at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024, on the first day of their "Battleground State Tour".
August 6, 2024 at 11:35 PM

18 primaries to watch in Missouri, Michigan, Washington and Kansas

Tuesday's primary elections include notable governor, attorney general and U.S. House and Senate races in Michigan, Missouri, Washington and Kansas.
August 6, 2024 at 11:35 PM
In this May 23, 2024, file photo, Rep. Cori Bush speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
August 6, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Harris officially names Tim Walz as vice presidential running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has named her running mate to join her on the Democratic ticket in the 2024 election.
August 6, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (C) awaits the arrival of US Vice President Kamala Harris at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minn., on March 14, 2024.
August 6, 2024 at 2:24 PM

How Kamala Harris is making America discuss race following Trump comment

The racial and ethnic identity of Vice President Kamala Harris has begun a conversation about intersectionality on her road to the 2024 presidential ticket.
August 6, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris looks over the House floor ahead of the annual State of the Union address by President Joe Biden before a joint session of Congress at the Capital building on March 7, 2024 in Washington, DC.
August 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM

Democrats call for answers on Project 2025 from the Heritage Foundation

At least 38 Congress members have sent a letter to the president of the Heritage Foundation requesting a meeting to discuss Project 2025 and its “180-Day Playbook.”
August 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Ayanna Pressley speaks during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center July 07, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
August 5, 2024 at 8:36 PM

No charges will be brought in case where RFK Jr. dumped dead bear in Central Park

Robert F. Kenney is not facing charges over leaving a dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park a decade ago.
August 5, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., partner with Morgan & Morgan PA and 2024 independent presidential candidate, speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday, July 26, 2024. Liam Kennedy/Bloomberg via Getty Images
August 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM

High-profile Missouri primary threatens to knock out second 'Squad' member Cori Bush

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri is facing a strong challenge from St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary on Tuesday.
August 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM
In this Dec. 8, 2022 file photo, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
August 5, 2024 at 10:38 AM

Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge on tips

The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president
August 5, 2024 at 10:38 AM
FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority gathering in Houston, July 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
August 4, 2024 at 7:58 PM

2020 presidential race election conspiracy theories live on in state's GOP primary

Several Republicans who were involved in efforts to cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan are running for office in the upcoming primary
August 4, 2024 at 7:58 PM
FILE - Shelby Township clerk Stan Grot speaks with reporters after announcing his 2018 Republican run for Michigan secretary of state Aug. 22, 2017, at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Grot is running for reelection as the township clerk. He has been barred from running any elections after being charged last year by the state attorney general for acting as a false elector in 2020 for then-President Trump. (AP Photo/David Eggert, File)
August 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM

The vetting process for vice presidential candidates

Author Kate Andersen Brower joins ABC News Live to give insight into how VP candidates are picked.
August 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM
VIDEO: The vetting process for vice presidential candidates
August 4, 2024 at 10:24 AM

Trump says he agreed to Fox News debate on Sept. 4

Former President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he had agreed to a Fox News debate on Sept. 4.
August 4, 2024 at 10:24 AM
This combination of pictures created on July 22, 2024 shows US Vice President Kamala Harris arriving for an event honoring National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship teams from the 2023-2024 season, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 22, 2024 and former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
August 4, 2024 at 12:54 AM

The Divine Nines’ impact on upcoming election

The historically Black sororities and fraternities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council are coming together to boost voting efforts.
August 4, 2024 at 12:54 AM
VIDEO: The Divine Nines’ impact on upcoming election
August 4, 2024 at 12:52 AM

The role of the VP in the presidential campaign

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and former senior advisor to Vivek Ramaswamy Tricia McLaughlin discuss the impact of vice president candidates.
August 4, 2024 at 12:52 AM
VIDEO: The role of the VP in the presidential campaign
August 2, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris nears end of search for running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris' search for a running mate now rests in her own hands, a person familiar tells ABC News.
August 2, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
August 2, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Trump is wrong about immigrants taking 'Black jobs,' economists say

Former President Donald Trump made the inaccurate claim this week.
August 2, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump smiles while speaking on a panel of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago, on July 31, 2024.
August 2, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Harris and Trump are tied in 538’s new polling averages

Introducing 538's new 2024 presidential polling averages for Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump.
August 2, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Introducing 538's new 2024 presidential polling averages for Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump.
August 2, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Harris raised $310 million in July, as she looks to reset race against Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has announced raising $310 million last month
August 2, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
August 1, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Elon Musk is taking a larger role in the election. Can he influence voters?

Musk endorsed Trump last month.
August 1, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, June 16, 2023.
August 1, 2024 at 7:41 PM

JD Vance is having a rocky rollout. How much does it matter to voters?

Republicans and Democrats agree: Ohio Sen. JD Vance has had a rocky rollout as Donald Trump's running mate. What's less clear is how much it matters to voters.
August 1, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during a campaign event in Reno, Nev., July 30, 2024.
August 1, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Trump doubles down on racial attacks against Kamala Harris

The former president isn't walking back on his false statements about Harris' race, he is in fact doubling down
August 1, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump doubles down on racial attacks against Kamala Harris
August 1, 2024 at 6:33 PM

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu talks latest Trump headlines

The Republican governor shares insights into the Trump and Harris campaigns with less than 100 days to go before Election Day.
August 1, 2024 at 6:33 PM
VIDEO: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu talks latest Trump headlines
August 1, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Vance to visit Arizona amid Republican scrutiny of Harris’ handling of border

ABC News’ immigration reporter Armando Garcia discusses Sen. JD Vance’s visit and how important the immigration issue is to the presidential election.
August 1, 2024 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Vance to visit Arizona amid Republican scrutiny of Harris’ handling of border
August 1, 2024 at 3:11 PM

GOP's Lake and Democratic Rep. Gallego projected to win primaries in Arizona

Voters in Arizona went to the polls Tuesday in the first congressional and down-ballot primaries since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
August 1, 2024 at 3:11 PM
U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, R-Ariz., takes questions at a news conference, Feb. 29, 2024, in Phoenix.
August 1, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Trump falsely questions Harris’ race during NABJ interview

Former President Donald Trump falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' Black identity during an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago.
August 1, 2024 at 2:22 PM
VIDEO: Trump falsely questions Harris’ race during NABJ interview
July 31, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Rust Belt is still at the heart of the 2024 battlefield even without 'Scranton Joe'

When Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, some Democrats feared the party would lose his "Scranton Joe" appeal to the Rust Belt. But Kamala Harris is showing strength.
July 31, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at West Allis Central High School during her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, July 23, 2024.
July 31, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Young Black voters might be swing voters now

Black voter support for Trump and Republicans is concentrated among young Black voters.
July 31, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Younger Black voters have become more Republican.
July 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Harris issues debate challenge to Trump during Atlanta rally

Vice President Kamala Harris challenged former President Donald Trump to make good on his promise to debate while at a campaign event in the battleground state of Georgia.
July 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
VIDEO: Harris issues debate challenge to Trump during Atlanta rally
July 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Why early campaign donors are putting money on a Kamala Harris presidency

Kamala Harris' early supporters say her current campaign exceeds their expectations, and echoes the enthusiasm of Barack Obama's presidential campaigns.
July 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM
US Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
July 31, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Harris becomes presumptive Democratic nominee, rails at Trump over debate

Across the country, 3,923 delegates petitioned to make Harris the Democratic nominee, according to the DNC.
July 31, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 31, 2024 at 2:32 AM

Independent running for Nebraska Senate seat could make things interesting

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn on his bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in Nebraska, who said his campaign isn't "taking a dime of corporate money."
July 31, 2024 at 2:32 AM
VIDEO: Independent running for Nebraska Senate seat could make things interesting