Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it matters

More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – are voting this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy. More than 80 countries are heading to the polls in 2024 , ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Every Vote in Every State Matters

Races for Congress in California, New York and every other state are crucial to putting a check on Donald Trump if he is re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2024 general election?

KXAN is keeping track of how many Texans have voted in the Nov. 5 general election.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The 2024 presidential election will be historic no matter who wins

Kamala Harris would be the first woman to serve as commander in chief while Trump would be the second president in history to win a non-consecutive term.

2024 NFL trade deadline tracker: Recapping every deal made around league

A look at all the trade action that went down before Tuesday's deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction

Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Noticias Telemundo anchor Julio Vaqueiro on why the Latino vote matters more than ever

The voting bloc has moved front and center as Vice President Harris and former President Trump head into the final days of the election.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Examining the impact of the Latino vote in the 2024 election

With 62% of Latino voters backing Kamala Harris, the latest CBS News poll shows strong support among this group. But recent comments from Trump could shift the numbers. Lilia Luciano reports from ...

Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024

The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...

How states voted on reproductive rights in the 2024 election

Voters weighed in Tuesday on abortion access through ballot measures. Here's a look at the results as of 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Why Pennsylvania’s unusual voting laws make it ripe for rigged election claims

With Pennsylvania expected to be a close and crucial state in the 2024 race for the presidency, it's unusual election laws are again under the microscope.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

Why mispronunciations like ‘Eye-ran’ matter

American politicians insisting on “Eye-ran” in the alarming context of escalating conflict in the Middle East should be seen as intentional xenophobia.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?

Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Watch: The biggest prize battleground state - and why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.

Why some 2024 final election results won't be in by end of Election Day

Some battleground states may not have their final election results until after Election Day 2024. Tom LoBianco, a national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight News, joins CBS News with more ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Why BBC Tory leader debate is not happening, and why it matters

A planned Question Time special on BBC One has been called off following objections from Kemi Badenoch.

North Carolina's role in the 2024 election as early voting starts

Early in-person voting is now underway in a second battleground state after kicking off in Georgia earlier this week. Voters in North Carolina began heading to the polls Thursday. CBS News campaign ...

VP candidate Tim Walz votes in Minnesota and more 2024 election updates

Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.

Nearly 30 million early votes already cast in 2024 elections

Nearly 30 million voters across the country have already cast their ballots. But which party could be benefiting the most from those early numbers? Political strategists Hyma Moore and Erin Perrine ...

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Election 2024: Voters can still register to vote in these states

Eligible voters looking to register and cast a vote in the election have one last chance in 22 states and the District of Columbia through same-day registration options.

Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote

Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.

2024 election updates: Trump, Harris split first votes counted in New Hampshire

With just hours left to Election Day, it's a neck-and-neck race to the finish.

Revisit the 2020 election results map ahead of the 2024 vote

Donald Trump is hoping to win back states that he captured in 2016, while Kamala Harris is hoping to hold the states President Biden won in 2020.

Do you need photo ID to vote for the 2024 election?

As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.

Where to watch live election results and coverage of 2024 vote

CBS News will have extensive live coverage of the 2024 election results as the votes come in. Here's how to watch on TV, cable or streaming.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024

Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Why it would be difficult for Trump to reverse the 2024 election results

If Donald Trump or his allies tried to derail the electoral process, they would run up against an array of new guardrails this time around, legal experts say.

Some voters still say they're undecided in the 2024 election. Here's why.

ABC News spoke with some independent and undecided, or formerly undecided, voters.

Why the winner of the 2024 presidential race might not be projected on election night

A historic and at times tumultuous presidential campaign will come to a close on Nov. 5. But the outcome may not be known on election night.

Who will decide this election — does it even matter?

The game of deciding who decides elections is a complex one, with no clear definition of who decides the outcome, and the interaction of all individuals in groups is what ultimately decides the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Women Are Dying in Post-Roe America, and Your Vote Matters

Access to basic women’s health care is under threat on Election Day.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Why I’m Voting

Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 election

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Why the World Bank and IMF matter more than ever

As global co-operation wilts, the twins must adapt to new realities

World - Financial Times - October 18

Liverpool, Salah show Chelsea's kids why experience matters

Mo Salah didn't have the best game, but a goal and assist were enough to beat Chelsea.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.

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