An Overview of Significant Events on Road to Election and Beyond

Contact Your Elected Officials
The Epoch Times Header

From early voting to the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, there are plenty of events in election season.

We’ve entered the final phase of the 2024 election cycle, which has been marked by twists and turns.

The Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, has faced two assassination attempts, one of which only failed by millimeters. He’s also facing a series of legal battles.

In the Democrat camp, the nation was surprised by President Joe Biden’s sudden exit from the race after a rough debate performance in June, and the subsequent pick of Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.

What does the path forward look like?

Sept. 20: Early Voting Begins

Some states have begun printing and sending out ballots, well ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota started early voting on Sept. 20; Mississippi is next on Sept. 23, with other states beginning throughout October.

Eight states and the District of Columbia will automatically send out mail-in ballots; elsewhere they need to be requested, and in some states, the voter needs to give a reason for not voting in-person.

Check your state’s requirements and procedures here.

Learn about how to mail in your ballot here.

Oct. 1: VP Candidate Debate

Trump and Harris had their debate on Sept. 10, and it appears there won’t be a second round. On Oct. 1, the vice presidential candidates will have their turn.

Republican nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” will face Minnesota governor and 12-year congressional veteran Tim Walz. The time and venue are undetermined, but the event will be hosted and broadcast by CBS.

“CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell and CBS News chief correspondent Margaret Brennan will moderate. It is unclear what impact, if any, the debate will have on the final result.

Nov. 5: Election Day

Election Day is always on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; which this year is Nov. 5.

Because of a rise in mail-in voting, it’s possible a winner won’t be declared on election night. The 2020 election was held on Nov. 3, but most media outlets didn’t declare the win for Joe Biden until four days later, as mail-in ballots continued to trickle in past Election Day.

The race is predicted to be close, and there remains the chance that the election results will be contested.

By Stacy Robinson

Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

Hamas’s Stubborn Grip on Arms Signals No Desire for Genuine Peace

Hamas’s rhetoric reflects its founding ideology, prioritizing armed resistance over civilian welfare or diplomatic progress.

Off the radar

In the longstanding and brutal ledger of religious persecution, Nigeria now occupies its own grim chapter with its enduring pogrom against Christians.

The New Jackboots? A Wake-Up Call on Antifa and Fascism

An analysis of whether Antifa truly opposes fascism by comparing its tactics and behavior to historical signs and movements of fascist regimes.

If Federal Food Assistance Programs End, Theft Begins

Many patriotic Americans well versed in American History have...

Tucker EN FUEGO: Taking Stock of MAGA, Ten Years on

Draining of the Swamp has yet to come anything close to fruition, as the creatures that populate said Swamp yet cling bitterly to power.

Dallas Doctor Surrenders License After Texas AG Sues for Prescribing Gender Transition Drugs to Minors

Doctor surrendered her medical license following lawsuit by Texas AG Paxton, accusing her of illegally prescribing gender transition drugs to minors.

June Lockhart, Beloved Mother Figure From ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ Dies at 100

June Lockhart, a mother figure for a generation of TV viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died at 100.

Kamala Harris Teases New White House Run: ‘I Am Not Done’

Kamala Harris hinted in a BBC interview that she may run for president again in 2028, saying she hasn’t ruled out another White House bid.

TCM Classic Tour at Warner Bros. Studio: Finding Stardust in Today’s Hollywood

Warner Bros. launched the TCM Classic Films Tour in April 2024, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through the studio’s historic movie legacy.

Trump Hikes Canada’s Tariffs by 10 Percent for Not Pulling Anti-Tariff Ad Immediately

Trump announced he will increase tariffs on Canada by 10% after ad by provincial government of Ontario misrepresented President Reagan’s speech on tariffs.

Trump Rolls Back Emissions Rules on Copper Smelters

President Trump issued a proclamation aimed at reversing a Biden-era environmental rule that enforced stricter air emission standards on copper smelters.

Donor Gives $130 Million to Cover Shortfall in Troop Pay During Shutdown

Trump announced on Oct. 23 that an anonymous donor sent $130M to cover military pay during the ongoing government shutdown.

‘Frustration’ With Canada Led to Trump Scrapping Talks, Not Just Ontario’s Ad: US Official

President Trump cited Ontario’s TV ad as the reason for halting Canada trade talks, but officials say it stems from rising U.S. frustration with Ottawa.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

MAGA Business Central