#presidential-election

#presidential-election

The potential scenarios of replacing presidential candidates due to death, incapacitation, or withdrawal are complex and guided by party rules, state and federal laws, and the US constitution. [ more ]

China and Russia are reportedly supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign by promoting conspiracy theories and attacking President Biden online.

Beijing is showing a potential tactical shift in attempting to influence U.S. politics by targeting specific candidates like Biden and favoring Trump. [ more ]

Hillary Clinton offers therapy session to cope with fear around Donald Trump and the upcoming election. [ more ]

Joe Biden's final campaign is defined by his opponent, Donald Trump, rather than his own record or vision. [ more ]

The federal judge in Florida has unsealed motions filed by Donald Trump in his classified documents case, potentially delaying the trial beyond the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]

Supporters and detractors gathered at Donald Trump's rally in the South Bronx as he vowed to turn New York red in the upcoming presidential election. [ more ]

Nikki Haley expressed support for voting for former President Donald J. Trump without an official endorsement, highlighting her criticism of President Biden and Republicans on foreign policy. [ more ]

Nikki Haley's refusal to endorse Trump poses a potential risk to her coalition and influences the upcoming general election. [ more ]

VMRO-DPMNE party likely to secure victory in North Macedonia's presidential election. [ more ]

Opposition candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova leads the first round of the North Macedonian presidential election with almost 40% of the votes. [ more ]

Voting in North Macedonia for president is a crucial step in its potential EU membership journey. [ more ]

Despite presiding over a strong economy, President Biden is not receiving credit for it in terms of approval ratings and potential election outcomes. [ more ]

Election debates between Biden and Trump are likely to happen, though conditional on behavior, following a rich tradition in American democracy. [ more ]

Voters were polled on various tasks including who would win in a hot dog eating contest between Trump and Biden. [ more ]

Biden fundraising in liberal stronghold

Obama and Clinton supporting Biden [ more ]

Biden and Trump display surprisingly similar trade policies, maintaining a protectionist stance that experts believe could impact inflation. [ more ]

Prediction markets show tight race between Biden and Trump, despite strong economy and stock market performance. [ more ]

Success Masra resigns after losing to Mahamat Idriss Deby in presidential elections. [ more ]

Mahamat Idriss Deby wins Chad's presidential election with over 61% of the vote. [ more ]

Chad's military leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, declared winner in disputed election results. [ more ]

Housing affordability is a crucial issue in the 2024 election, impacting voters' perceptions and candidates' proposals. [ more ]

Housing affordability is a key issue in the 2024 election, unlike in typical years. [ more ]

Lithuania is holding a presidential election with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda favored to win, highlighting concerns about Russian gains in Ukraine and Lithuania's strategic importance in the region. [ more ]

Gitanas Nauseda leads Lithuania's presidential election with a focus on security concerns and potential Russian aggression. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may draw more support from Trump supporters but ultimately affects Democratic voters who have defected to Trump. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified for California's presidential election ballot under the American Independent Party, with a focus on collecting 54 electoral votes. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured a spot on the California presidential ballot through the far-right American Independent Party nomination. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to win the presidential election as an independent candidate, seen as a potential spoiler by major parties due to his unique strategy. [ more ]

Younger voters and Latinos could potentially sway from Biden towards other candidates, impacting Democratic victories in the upcoming election. [ more ]

The National Resources Defense Council asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to drop out of the presidential race to avoid splitting votes and potentially helping former President Trump secure re-election. [ more ]

With dissatisfaction towards major-party nominees, third-party candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are gaining support, prompting the Biden campaign to create a war room to counter their impact. [ more ]

Steven Spielberg is assisting in crafting a narrative for Joe Biden and the Democrats' August convention to support his re-election. [ more ]

Biden's polling numbers improve after a passable State of the Union address, but the underlying concern about his electability remains due to narrow gaps in swing states. [ more ]

Younger voters are dissatisfied with current choices but still intend to vote, expressing concerns over economic issues and global conflicts. [ more ]

Arizona's near-total abortion ban has turned the state into a crucial battleground for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. [ more ]

Arizona's highest court upholds 1864 law banning nearly all abortions, sparking political controversy in a crucial battleground state.

Democratic leaders and anti-abortion advocates react strongly to the court ruling, setting the stage for a fierce debate on abortion rights. [ more ]

Reproductive rights are becoming a central issue ahead of the November election, with Trump supporting state-level decisions on abortion access.

The US Supreme Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, overturned Roe v Wade in June 2022, leading to potential state-level control over abortion regulations. [ more ]

Former President Trump supports leaving abortion policy decisions to individual states, without endorsing a nationwide ban.

Pressure on Trump to clarify his stance on abortion increased, with expectations differing from his eventual announcement. [ more ]

Peter Pellegrini, a Ukraine-skeptic government ally, won Slovakia's presidential election with 53% of the vote, emphasizing peace over war.

Divisions over the Ukraine war dominated the election, showcasing starkly opposing views on the conflict among the candidates. [ more ]

Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakia's presidential election with 53.85% of the vote.

The ruling nationalist coalition in Slovakia is opposed to providing Ukraine with military aid, and the election outcome may impact the country's alignment with Russia. [ more ]

Slovakia's presidential election candidates are Peter Pellegrini and Ivan Korcok.

Opposition candidate Korcok supports providing Ukraine with military aid, while Pellegrini believes the war in Ukraine can't be ended militarily. [ more ]

Pro-Western career diplomat Ivan Korcok faces close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, Peter Pellegrini, in tight Slovakian presidential runoff.

Victory for Pellegrini would solidify Fico's power and potentially diminish Slovakia and EU's pro-Ukrainian stance on key matters. [ more ]

Nebraska's State Legislature rejected a change to a winner-take-all Electoral College system despite pressure from Trump and the governor.

Nebraska utilizes a system where electoral votes are partially assigned by congressional districts, potentially impacting close presidential races. [ more ]

States can allocate electoral votes as they wish within one-person, one-vote principles.

Maine and Nebraska have unique systems giving electoral votes based on congressional districts. [ more ]

Democrats in Wisconsin have a newfound opportunity with redrawn legislative districts for the state Assembly.

The concept of reverse coattails is being utilized to increase voter turnout for President Biden and Vice President Harris. [ more ]

President Biden urged to contact high-profile anti-Trump Republicans for support before the election.

Van Jones and Jonathan Martin believe Biden's failure to reach out to these Republicans is political malpractice. [ more ]

Senegal's Constitutional Council confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the fifth president after winning the election with 54% of votes.

Faye's victory marks the first time an opposition candidate won the election in the first round since Senegal's independence in 1960. [ more ]

Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as Senegal's fifth president, set to be inaugurated on April 2.

Faye, an anti-establishment candidate, won over 54% of the votes, becoming Africa's youngest president at 44. [ more ]

The African Union congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Senegal's presidential election.

Faye won the election with 54.3 percent, defeating incumbent Macky Sall's candidate. [ more ]