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Welcome to U.S. Elections 2024 on Direct! This page offers VOA's media partners access to daily English-language U.S. Presidential transition news and explainer stories that showcase America’s democratic process. The material can be used as standalone content or to enhance your own coverage of the upcoming presidential inauguration on Monday, January 20th, 2025.
U.S. Elections Explainer Series - VOA Global News Center
The new Explainer series (below) provides information about terms and processes unique to the U.S. electoral system. With infographics, visual animations, and mixed media content, these videos will help your team better understand – and explain – the American democratic experience to international audiences.
Election Timeline
- > Super Tuesday: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- > CNN Presidential Debate: Thursday, June 27th
- > Republican National Convention: Monday, July 15, 2024 – Thursday, July 18, 2024
- > Democratic National Convention: Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22, 2024
- > ABC News Presidential Debate: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- > CBS News Vice Presidential Debate: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- > ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- > Inauguration Day: Monday, January 20th, 2025