The US elections of 2024
Our coverage of the race to control the White House and Congress
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Pennsylvania, the crucial battleground in America’s election
Buckets of money, vicious advertising and consultants galore have left the race for the state a virtual tie
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Kamala Harris’s post-debate bounce is now visible in the polls
But it comes with two big caveats
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Another attempt to kill Trump raises fears of political violence
Republicans and Democrats must again try to avoid politicising a failed assassination
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The never-Trump movement has leaders. What about followers?
For some dissident Republicans, backing Kamala Harris seems a step too far
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Democratic control of the Senate depends on a seven-fingered farmer
Can Jon Tester win again in Montana?
The Economist explains
Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris matter?
Celebrity endorsements are unlikely to change voters’ minds. But they may boost turnout
Briefing
What will happen if America’s election result is contested?
The system is now stronger, but so is public mistrust of it
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America’s election is mired in conflict
Donald Trump’s conspiracy machine is already gearing up for election night
Graphic detail
An alternative look at the Trump-Harris debate, in five charts
We asked a linguist to assess the data
The Economist explains
Donald Trump says immigrants are eating Springfield’s pets. What?
He repeated the bizarre—and false—claim in his presidential debate against Kamala Harris
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The systemic bias Kamala Harris must overcome in order to win
The electoral college, not the popular vote, decides who becomes president
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Kamala Harris makes Donald Trump look out of his depth
The presidential debate was a success for the vice-president
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Astrologers are predicting the result of America’s election
Spreading their forecasts through social media can be lucrative—and divisive
The Economist explains
Will the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump matter?
Normally presidential match-ups hardly move the needle—but this is no ordinary year
Graphic detail
Two charts assess Donald Trump’s distinctive debate style
Johnson, our language columnist, compares Trump-speak with Harris-ese
