US Presidential Election 2024

 As per USA Constitution Article II, the Federal Election Commission has overseen the Presidential Election on Tuesday 5th November, 2024 which polling was continued till 11:00 pm in which all the 435 seats of House of Representatives and 34 seats out of 100 of Senate were contested, out of which at least 270 seats are required to win presidential election. The two major political parties – the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, three smaller parties – Liberation Party, Green Party and Constitution Party, and the independent candidates participated in this election. Total 24 leaders of the parties including Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott, Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Doug Burgum, Cornel West, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are the contesters for the presidency seat. Approximately 186.5 million Americans are registered to vote.

At 11:00 pm EST for the seat of President, Donald Trump of Republican Party has got 214 electoral college votes with almost 52 million votes and Kamala Harris has got 179 electoral college votes with almost 46 million votes. Thus overall the Republican Party is winning as per the last moment of the election 2024 at night.

Finance Spent On Political Campaigns for US Presidential Election 2024:

All the political parties spent total of $2,735,741,232 as declared by Federal Election Commission of USA, in which the Democratic Party spent $2,022,271,460, Republican Party spent $633,836,169 and all other parties spent total of $79,633,603.

The breakup of the amounts spent on the presidential campaigns is as under:

1. BIDEN, JOSEPH R JR [DEM]                        $1,009,344,093.34
2. HARRIS, KAMALA [DEM]                             $997,950,787.25
3. TRUMP, DONALD J. [REP]                             $391,949,664.42
4. RAMASWAMY, VIVEK [REP]                     $66,197,196.43
5. KENNEDY, ROBERT, F. JR., SHANAHAN, NICOLE [IND] $62,846,924.44
6. HALEY, NIKKI [REP]                                     $58,378,347.50
7. NORRIS, JIM ALEXANDER SR [REP]     $34,730,000.00
8. JOHNSON, PERRY [REP]                             $29,704,589.21
9. BURGUM, DOUG [REP]                             $18,007,928.85
10. BINKLEY, RYAN [REP]                             $11,884,131.37

Insider Perspective: The 2024 Presidential Election: A Closer Look

 Various political factors will be in play in the United States with the up-and-coming #presidential Election to be held on November 5, 2024. This election will be very significant, as not only will the next president of the United States be decided, but it will also occur on the same day as important congressional elections. Article II of the U.S. Constitution describes how the electoral process is controlled at the federal level. It becomes the job of the Federal Election Commission to ensure that this entire electoral exercise is conducted in a fairly decent manner according to the dictates of the law.

 

The Electoral Landscape

 Today, all 435 seats are up for grabs in the #House of Representatives, and 34 out of 100 #Senate seats. These elections bear crucial significance since the results will determine how the next Congress would look and present its legislative face to the country. To win the presidency, the candidate must receive the majority of at least 270 electoral votes of the total 538 electoral votes apportioned among the states according to population. In this manner, the system works to guarantee that the populous and less populated states have equal chances in the presidential electoral process.

 

Major Political Parties

 The 2024 elections are very likely to be very highly contested between the two giants, the Democratic and Republican Parties. Each of these parties is fronting a number of candidates with varying platforms and ideologies:

 

- Democratic Party: Incumbent President Joe Biden will seek re-election, touting his administration's achievements and his vision for the future.

- Republican Party: With most likelihood, the front-runner in the Republican nomination process will be former President Donald Trump, who could once again make use of his great base and influence within the party.

 

Minor Parties and Independents

 Within the two major parties, a number of minor parties and independent candidates join the race and may well play a role in deciding the election. They include:

 

- Libertarian Party: This party embraces small government and personal freedom.

Green Party: Concerned with environmental and social justice issues.

Constitution Party: Stressing adherence to a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

 

Independent candidates such as Cornel West and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. round out the roster, which shakes things up in party dynamics. That shows there are more political views and evolving concerns of the American electorate.

 

The Candidates

 In this respect, 24 heads of different parties compete for the presidency, each with their ideas and policy promises. The most notable contenders include:

 

- Joe Biden (Democrat): Current president seeking to build on his success.

- Donald Trump (Republican): A former president seeking to regain office and preserving policy initiatives he employed during his previous administration.

- Ron DeSantis (Republican): The Governor of Florida, noted for his conservative policies and manner of governance.

- Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican): A businessperson and political neophyte who favors a radical recasting of America.

- Tim Scott (Republican): U.S. Senator from South Carolina, working for unity with a conservative appeal.

- Chris Christie (Republican): The former Governor of New Jersey, known for his frankness and leadership experience.

Mike Pence (Republican): He is a solid supporter of old conservative values; he was vice president.

 Doug Burgum (Republican): A resident of North Dakota and currently the governor of the state, he has more economic and governance-oriented focuses.

 Cornel West: A well-known activist and philosopher, he promotes progressive causes.

 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: He is an outspoken advocate for environmental issues and public health.

Voter Registration and Participation

 

With the latest reports, about 186.5 million Americans are registered to vote, indicating quite a level of interest in the electoral process. Voter registration is considered prime because it is important in determining who is qualified to vote in an election. So far, different states allow online registration and same-day registration to try to make the processes easier in their attempt to improve voter turnout.

 

Conclusion

 The United States presidential election of 2024 is growing into one of the most important moments in the country's political history, with an unprecedented number of candidates that stand for a wide range of political ideologies and a record number of registered voters. Such an election result would likely emanate from the pulse and preoccupations of the mainstream American public. With Election Day fast approaching, voters will be given a chance to participate in this democratic activity with a view towards charting the course for the future of the nation. The inclusion of the Federal Election Commission would ensure the election was conducted in a manner deemed fair by the U.S. Constitution and thus retained the integrity of the electoral process.