2024 United States Presidential Election: Key Dates and Candidates

About the 2024 Election

The 2024 United States presidential election will be the 60th quadrennial presidential election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Key Dates

• November 5, 2024: Election Day
• September 3, 2024: First presidential debate
• October 9, 2024: Second presidential debate
• October 15, 2024: Final presidential debate

Declared Candidates

The following candidates have officially declared their intention to run for president in 2024:

Democrats

• Joe Biden (incumbent)
• Kamala Harris (vice president)
• Pete Buttigieg (Secretary of Transportation)
• Elizabeth Warren (Senator from Massachusetts)
• Bernie Sanders (Senator from Vermont)

Republicans

• Donald Trump (former president)
• Mike Pence (former vice president)
• Nikki Haley (former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations)
• Ted Cruz (Senator from Texas)
• Ron DeSantis (Governor of Florida)

Polling Averages

According to the latest polling averages, Joe Biden has a slight lead over Donald Trump in the national polls.

Voter Information

To register to vote in the 2024 presidential election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of your state. You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person. For more information, visit the website of your state's election commission.