Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

2024 Election Season Reaches Critical Stage

Amber Cutler casts her ballot as election official Monte Mason looks on during primary election voting Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the town hall in Morrisville, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

The 2024 Election season is rapidly approaching its peak as Labor Day signals the final stretch before the presidential election on Nov. 5. With just nine weeks left until Election Day, several states are gearing up for the voting process. In North Carolina, mail-in voting commences on Sept. 6, while early voting starts on Sept. 16 in Pennsylvania and Sept. 26 in Michigan, all crucial battlegrounds.

Former President Donald Trump claims to have gained momentum, citing leading poll numbers and a surge in support during a recent rally in Pennsylvania. On the other hand, Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris remains cautious, urging her supporters not to focus too much on polls and acknowledging the challenging road ahead.

While national surveys show Harris with a slight edge over Trump, the battleground states that determined the 2020 election and are likely to decide the 2024 outcome are showing a tight race, with recent polls indicating a margin-of-error contest.

Mail-in voting in North Carolina starts on Sept. 6.
2024 Election season nears peak with Labor Day marking final stretch.
Early voting in Pennsylvania begins on Sept. 16, Michigan on Sept. 26.

The political landscape shifted dramatically following Biden's withdrawal from the race in July and his endorsement of Vice President Harris. Despite the boost in poll numbers and fundraising for Harris, experts emphasize that the race between her and Trump remains highly competitive and unpredictable.

As the candidates gear up for the final weeks of campaigning, both Trump and Harris express confidence in their chances but acknowledge the uncertainty of the electoral process. With the nation on the edge of its seat, the 2024 Election season promises to be a nail-biting showdown until the very end.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.