2024 American Election Timeline: Key Dates and Events

An Overview of the Upcoming Presidential Election

The 2024 American presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The election will be the 60th quadrennial presidential election, and will determine the 47th president of the United States.

Key Dates and Events

* November 8, 2022: Midterm elections * January 2023: Start of the 118th United States Congress * Spring 2023: Potential start of presidential primary elections and caucuses * July 2024: Democratic National Convention * August 2024: Republican National Convention * November 5, 2024: Presidential election

The Primary Season

The primary season is the period of time when voters select their party's nominee for president. The primary season typically begins in early spring and lasts for several months. During this time, candidates compete in a series of primaries and caucuses in each state. The results of these primaries and caucuses determine the number of delegates each candidate receives at their party's national convention.

The National Conventions

The Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention are held in the summer of the election year. The purpose of the conventions is to formally nominate the party's candidate for president and to adopt a party platform.

The General Election

The general election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In the general election, voters cast their ballots for their preferred presidential candidate. The candidate who receives the most electoral votes wins the election.

The Electoral College

The Electoral College is a body of 538 electors who are chosen by voters in each state. When voters cast their ballots for president, they are actually voting for electors who are pledged to support a particular candidate. The candidate who wins the most electoral votes wins the election.

The Transition

The transition period begins after the election and lasts until the new president is inaugurated. During this time, the outgoing president and the incoming president work together to ensure a smooth transfer of power. The new president is inaugurated on January 20th following the election.