2024 election update: Harris heads to church, latest polls, news | Oct. 20
NEW YORK - As Election Day 2024 approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris is going to church to encourage Black congregants to vote as part of a nationwide campaign push known as "souls to the polls."
Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump is set to visit a McDonald’s and work the french fry cooker before heading to an evening town hall in Lancaster and then attending the Pittsburgh Steelers home game against the New York Jets.
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As America prepares to pick a new president – and Tri-State residents choose how to fill out their own ballots – we dive into the latest national and local election news, polls, campaign trail stops, maps and more.
When is Election Day 2024?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 16 days from today.
Michigan Showdown: The Must-Win Battleground
Battleground zeroes in on the critical final weeks of the 2024 presidential race. With just 21 days until Election Day, this episode takes you inside the must-win state of Michigan, explores the high-stakes early voting in Georgia, and reveals how North Carolina's unique ballot order could tip the scales. Plus, get an exclusive look at Erie County, Pennsylvania - the ultimate swing county that could decide the presidency. Don't miss this essential guide to the final stretch of Campaign 2024!
Election news today
- Lizzo gets ripped online for saying ‘whole country will be like Detroit’ at a Kamala Harris rally (FOX NEWS)
- Donald Trump's Chances of Winning Popular Vote, According to Odds, Polls (Newsweek)
- At a Pennsylvania Rally, Trump Descends to New Levels of Vulgarity (New York Times)
- The Very Real Scenario Where Trump Loses and Takes Power Anyway (Politico)
"I Voted" stickers are seen as residents vote during the New York City mayoral primary election at the Brooklyn Museum polling station on June 22, 2021 in New York City. - New York City residents cast ballots in a Democratic primary on June 22, 2021
Latest polls
- Big Youth Gender Gap’: The Times/Siena poll indicates that Trump leads among men aged 18 to 29 across seven different measures, and young men are generally more Republican than young women, suggesting they may back him. (Oct. 18)
- Black & Young Voters: NBC poll shows relatively few Black voters and younger voters are registering high interest in the 2024 election. (Oct. 15)
- 'Neck-to-neck: A UMass Lowell poll cited by POLITICO shows a tightening race as Harris leads Trump 46 percent to 45 percent, well within the poll's margin of error. (Oct. 17)
Where are Trump and Harris today?
- Vice President Kamala Harris: The Democratic nominee is going to church in Georgia on Sunday, where she will speak to the faithful and encourage Black congregants to vote as part of a nationwide campaign push known as "souls to the polls."
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, waves to the crowd before speaking at a campaign rally encouraging early voting on October 19, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Both Vice President Harris and Republican presidential nominee, fo
- Former President Donald Trump: The Republican nominee is expected to visit a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania as he continues to claim without evidence that Kamala Harris never worked at the fast-food chain while in college. His plan on Sunday is to visit a McDonald’s and work the french fry cooker before heading to an evening town hall in Lancaster and then attending the Pittsburgh Steelers home game against the New York Jets.
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures to the crowd as he concludes a campaign rally on October 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. There are 17 days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, which will ta
270 to Win Election Map
It will take 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election. Click states on this interactive map to create your own 2024 election forecast. Create a specific match-up by clicking the party and/or names near the electoral vote counter. Source: 270toWin.
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Local elections spotlight
With a Senate seat up for grabs, New Yorkers will soon head to the polls to choose between incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and political newcomer Mike Sapraicone.
Gillibrand, who has represented New York since 2009, is known for her bipartisan efforts on issues such as military sexual assault and equal pay, while Sapraicone, a former NYPD officer, is focused on restoring integrity in government and addressing public safety.
With critical issues like affordability, border security, and quality of life at stake, this election could prove to be pivotal for New Yorkers as they decide who will represent them in Washington.