NEW YORK – The 2024 Election Day is now just four weeks away.
As America prepares to pick a new president — and Tri-State residents choose how to fill out their own ballots – here’s a look at the latest national and local election news, polls, campaign trail stops, maps and more.
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When is Election Day 2024?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 28 days from today.
Election news today
Where are Trump and Harris today?
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Vice President Kamala Harris: The Democratic presidential nominee continues her media tour. She appeared in New York with the women of “The View,” spoke with radio host Howard Stern, and was scheduled to tape a show with late-night comedian Stephen Colbert.
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Former President Donald Trump: The Republican presidential nominee spoke at Trump International Doral in Miami, headlining a memorial service for the attack on Oct. 7, 2023, against Israel. He’s scheduled to travel to eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Latest polls
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Black voters’ views of Trump, Harris: About 7 in 10 Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, with few differences between Black men and women voters on how they view the Democratic candidate, according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Black voters’ opinions of former President Donald Trump, by contrast, were overwhelmingly negative, underscoring the challenges he faces as he seeks to erode Harris’ support among Black men. (Oct. 8)
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Trump’s big lead in Florida: Trump is ahead in Florida by a staggering 13 points, 55% to 41%, according to a new New York Times/Siena College poll. “This looks nothing like the other polls of the state. Heading into today, Mr. Trump led Florida in the Times average of all polls by just four points,” the Times writes. (Oct. 8)
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.
Local elections spotlight
The fight for New York’s 1st Congressional District is heating up as first-term Republican incumbent Nick LaLota faces Democratic challenger John Avlon. The race is shaping up to be one of several key battlegrounds that could determine which party controls the House after the upcoming election. Click here or watch the video above for Jodi Goldberg’s full profile of the race.
Election Resources
How to register to vote in New Jersey
How to register to vote in Connecticut
A New York voter registration guide will be published on fox5ny.com later this week.