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2024 Presidential Election
Date: November 5, 2024
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The presidential election cycle begins as early as two years before the general election.[1]

The first primary event[2] took place in Iowa on January 15, 2024, where the Republican Party held a caucus. The final primary events took place in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam on June 8, 2024.

The general election for president of the United States took place on November 5, 2024. Click here to find the results certification deadline for each state.

Each state had until December 11, 2024—the safe harbor deadline—to determine its slate of electors. The Electoral College met on December 17, 2024, to vote for the next president of the United States. The 119th Congress met in joint session on January 6, 2025, to read and count the electoral votes. The winner of the 2024 presidential election was inaugurated on January 20, 2025.[3]

This page tracked important dates throughout the 2024 presidential election cycle, including:

Past dates


Certification deadlines by state

See also: Election results certification dates, 2024

This table lists the estimated certification dates for presidential electors in each state. Certification dates in some states were subject to change due to recounts.[6]


State certification dates, 2024
State State certification dates Source Official results
Alabama 11/27/2024 Source Link
Alaska 11/30/2024 Source Link
Arizona 12/2/2024 Source Link
Arkansas 11/20/2024 Source Link
California 12/7/2024 Source Link
Colorado 12/2/2024 Source Link
Connecticut 11/27/2024 Source Link
Delaware 11/7/2024 Source Link
District of Columbia 12/2/2024 Source Link
Florida 11/19/2024 Source Link
Georgia 11/23/2024 Source Link
Hawaii 11/30/2024 Source Link
Idaho 11/26/2024 Source Link
Illinois 12/6/2024 Source Link
Indiana 11/26/2024 Source Link
Iowa 12/2/2024 Source Link
Kansas 12/2/2024 Source Link
Kentucky 11/25/2024 Link
Louisiana 11/21/2024 Source Link
Maine 11/25/2024 Source Link
Maryland 12/5/2024 Source Link
Massachusetts 11/30/2024 Source Link
Michigan 11/25/2024 Source Link
Minnesota 11/21/2024 Source Link
Mississippi 12/6/2024 Source Link
Missouri 11/30/2024 Source Link
Montana 11/26/2024 Source Link
Nebraska 12/2/2024 Source Link
Nevada 11/26/2024 Source Link
New Hampshire 12/4/2024 Source Link
New Jersey 12/5/2024 Source Link
New Mexico 11/26/2024 Source Link
New York 12/9/2024 Source Link
North Carolina 11/26/2024 Source Link
North Dakota 11/22/2024 Source Link
Ohio 12/6/2024 Source Link
Oklahoma 11/12/2024 Source Link
Oregon 12/12/2024 Source Link
Pennsylvania Not specified Source Link
Rhode Island Not specified Source Link
South Carolina 11/14/2024 Source Link
South Dakota 11/12/2024 Source Link
Tennessee 11/25/2024 Source Link
Texas 12/8/2024 Source Link
Utah 11/25/2024 Source Link
Vermont 11/12/2024 Source Link
Virginia 12/2/2024 Source Link
Washington 12/5/2024 Source Link
West Virginia 12/5/2024 Source Link
Wisconsin 12/1/2024 Source Link
Wyoming 11/13/2024 Source Link

Primary and caucus dates

The following table and maps show the scheduled date and primary event type by state and party for the 2024 presidential election.


Democratic and Republican presidential primary calendar, 2024
Jurisdiction Democratic Party Democratic Type Republican Party Republican Type
Iowa March 5, 2024 Primary January 15, 2024 Caucus
New Hampshire State-run primary: January 23, 2024
Party-run primary: April 27, 2024[7]
Primary January 23, 2024 Primary
South Carolina February 3, 2024 Primary February 24, 2024 Primary
Nevada February 6, 2024 Primary February 8, 2024 Caucus
Virgin Islands June 8, 2024 Caucus February 8, 2024 Caucus
Michigan February 27, 2024 Primary Primary: February 27, 2024
Convention: March 2, 2024
Primary and convention[8]
Idaho May 23, 2024 Caucus March 2, 2024 Caucus
Missouri March 23, 2024 Primary March 2, 2024 Caucus
District of Columbia June 4, 2024 Primary March 3, 2024 Primary
North Dakota March 30, 2024 Primary March 4, 2024 Caucus
Alabama March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Alaska April 13, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
American Samoa March 5, 2024 Caucus March 8, 2024 Caucus
Arkansas March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
California March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Colorado March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Maine March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Massachusetts March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Minnesota March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
North Carolina March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Oklahoma March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Tennessee March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Texas March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Utah March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Caucus
Vermont March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Virginia March 5, 2024 Primary March 5, 2024 Primary
Democrats Abroad March 12, 2024[9] Primary N/A N/A
Georgia March 12, 2024 Primary March 12, 2024 Primary
Hawaii March 6, 2024 Primary March 12, 2024 Caucus
Mississippi March 12, 2024 Primary March 12, 2024 Primary
Northern Marianas March 12, 2024 Caucus March 15, 2024 Convention
Washington March 12, 2024 Primary March 12, 2024 Primary
Guam June 8, 2024 Caucus March 16, 2024 Caucus
Arizona March 19, 2024 Primary March 19, 2024 Primary
Florida Canceled N/A March 19, 2024 Primary
Illinois March 19, 2024 Primary March 19, 2024 Primary
Kansas March 19, 2024 Primary March 19, 2024 Primary
Ohio March 19, 2024 Primary March 19, 2024 Primary
Louisiana March 23, 2024 Primary March 23, 2024 Primary
Connecticut April 2, 2024 Primary April 2, 2024 Primary
Delaware Canceled N/A Canceled N/A
New York April 2, 2024 Primary April 2, 2024 Primary
Rhode Island April 2, 2024 Primary April 2, 2024 Primary
Wisconsin April 2, 2024 Primary April 2, 2024 Primary
Wyoming April 13, 2024 Caucus April 20, 2024 Convention
Puerto Rico April 28, 2024 Primary April 21, 2024 Primary
Pennsylvania April 23, 2024 Primary April 23, 2024 Primary
Indiana May 7, 2024 Primary May 7, 2024 Primary
Maryland May 14, 2024 Primary May 14, 2024 Primary
Nebraska May 14, 2024 Primary May 14, 2024 Primary
West Virginia May 14, 2024 Primary May 14, 2024 Primary
Kentucky May 21, 2024 Primary May 21, 2024 Primary
Oregon May 21, 2024 Primary May 21, 2024 Primary
Montana June 4, 2024 Primary June 4, 2024 Primary
New Jersey June 4, 2024 Primary June 4, 2024 Primary
New Mexico June 4, 2024 Primary June 4, 2024 Primary
South Dakota June 4, 2024 Primary Canceled N/A


Changes to the 2024 Democratic primary calendar

See also: Changes to the 2024 Democratic presidential primary calendar

The Democratic National Committee voted on February 4, 2023, to approve a proposal reordering the early presidential primary calendar.[10] South Carolina was selected to hold a February 3, 2024, primary, followed by New Hampshire and Nevada on February 6, Georgia on February 13, and Michigan on February 27. In 2020, the first four states to hold primaries were Iowa on February 3, New Hampshire on February 11, Nevada on February 22, then South Carolina on February 29.

In some states, the state Democratic parties were unable to change their primary dates to match the DNC's calendar. South Carolina, Nevada, and Michigan were the only states that held Democratic primaries on the dates listed in the plan. Iowa also held a compliant primary by holding a caucus to conduct party business on January 15, 2024, when the Iowa caucuses were scheduled, and holding a mail-in primary that ended on March 5. Georgia held its primary on March 12, after the early presidential primary window. New Hampshire Democrats participated in a non-compliant state-run primary on January 23, 2024. Initially, the DNC said New Hampshire would forfeit its delegates at the national convention due to the non-compliant primary date. The New Hampshire Democrats then held a small state-run primary on April 27, which the DNC found to be in compliance since it was after the early primary window and New Hampshire's delegates at the national convention were not penalized.

Candidate registration and financial disclosures

Presidential candidacy registration

See also: Presidential candidates, 2024

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) required those running for president to register as candidates by filing a Statement of Candidacy form within 15 days of having raised or spent $5,000. This form allows a candidate's campaign committee to engage in fundraising and spend campaign funds. Within 10 days of the Statement of Candidacy submission, the Statement of Organization form needed to be submitted to the FEC.[11]

Federal campaign finance disclosures

All candidates were required to file quarterly reports, pre-election reports 12 days before the general election, and post-election reports 30 days after the general election. If the committee raised or anticipated raising or spending a total of $100,000 by the end of a calendar year, the committee needed to file monthly campaign finance reports in the following year. If the committee did not raise, spend, or anticipate raising or spending that much, they only needed to file quarterly reports to the FEC.[11]

  • Quarterly reports were due April 15, July 15, October 15, and January 31.
  • Monthly reports were due on the 20th of each month beginning in 2024.
  • Pre-election reports were due October 24, 2024.
  • Post-election reports were due December 5, 2024.

Primary debates

See also: Republican presidential primary debates, 2024

The following table provides an overview of the date, location, host, and number of participants in each scheduled 2024 Republican presidential primary debate.

2024 Republican presidential primary debates
Debate Date Location Host Number of participants
First Republican primary debate August 23, 2023 Milwaukee, Wisconsin[12] Fox News[13] 8
Second Republican primary debate September 27, 2023 Simi Valley, California[14] Fox Business, Univision 7
Third Republican primary debate November 8, 2023 Miami, Florida[15] NBC News, Salem Radio Network 5
Fourth Republican primary debate December 6, 2023 Tuscaloosa, Alabama[16] NewsNation, The Megyn Kelly Show, the Washington Free Beacon 4
On December 7, 2023, CNN reported the RNC would lift its ban on non-RNC sanctioned debates.[17]
Fifth Republican primary debate January 10, 2024 Des Moines, Iowa[17] CNN 2
Sixth Republican primary debate January 18, 2024 Manchester, New Hampshire[18] ABC News, WMUR-TV, New Hampshire Republican State Committee Cancelled
Seventh Republican primary debate January 21, 2024 Goffstown, New Hampshire[17] CNN Cancelled

The Democratic National Committee did not hold primary debates in 2024.

General election debates

See also: Presidential debates, 2024

The following table provides an overview of the date, location, and host in each scheduled 2024 general election debate. Click a link in the Debate column to read more about each debate.

2024 general election debates
Debate Date Location Host
First presidential debate June 27, 2024 Atlanta, Georgia CNN
Second presidential debate September 10, 2024 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ABC News
Vice presidential debate October 1, 2024 New York City CBS News


National conventions

Democratic National Convention

See also: Democratic National Convention, 2024

The Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22, 2024.[19]

The national nominating convention is typically the formal ceremony during which the party selects its nominee and adopts a party platform. The delegates are individuals chosen to represent their state or territory at the convention. Delegates voted to certify a new party platform on August 19, 2024.[20]

In 2024, the Democratic National Committee certified Vice President Kamala Harris (D) as the party's nominee during a virtual roll call vote on August 2, 2024.[21][22][23][24][25]

Republican National Convention

See also: Republican National Convention, 2024

The Republican Party held its national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15-18, 2024.[26]

Former President Donald Trump (R) won a majority of delegates at the convention on July 15, 2024.

The national nominating convention is the formal ceremony during which the party officially selects its nominee and adopts a party platform. The delegates are individuals chosen to represent their state or territory at the convention.

The convention began two days after a shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage where Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was not seriously injured. On Truth Social, Trump said he "was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of [his] right ear."[27][28] Click here to read more about the attempted assassination.

Candidate filing deadlines and requirements by state

Major party candidates

The table below summarizes general filing procedures for a candidate seeking the nomination of his or her party in 2024. This section will be updated as information from more states becomes available.

Please note that this information is not necessarily exhaustive. Specific filing requirements can vary by party and by state. For more information, contact the appropriate state-level party.

Click here to view major party candidate filing deadlines from 2020.

Independent candidates

The table below summarizes general filing procedures for independent presidential candidates in 2024. Blank cells indicate that we have not yet collected filing information for that state. We will update this information as it becomes available.

Click here to view independent candidate filing deadlines from 2020.

Write-in candidates

Although a write-in candidate is not entitled to ballot placement, he or she may still be required to file paperwork in order to have his or her votes tallied (or to be eligible to serve should the candidate be elected). A total of 31 states require a write-in presidential candidate to file some paperwork in advance of an election. In ten states, write-in voting for presidential candidates is not permitted. The remaining states do not require presidential write-in candidates to file special paperwork before the election.

See also

Important dates in the presidential race, 2016-2024
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Footnotes

  1. The New York Times, "How Early Do Presidential Campaigns Start? Earlier Than You May Think," December 31, 2018
  2. Primary events include state-run primaries, party-run primaries and caucuses, and state party conventions.
  3. U.S. Election Assistance Commission, "The Electoral College Important Dates and Deadlines 2024 Presidential Election," accessed November 4, 2024
  4. In Colorado, independent candidates are required to file their statement of intent and list of presidential electors on this date. The deadline for submitting petitions was July 11, 2024.
  5. The filing deadline was estimated based on the Idaho Republican Party rule that said, "For a candidate to be placed on the official ballot for the Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus, he or she shall submit a $50,000.00 filing fee and declaration of candidacy to the Idaho Republican Party no later than 90 days prior to the caucus date."
  6. United States Election Assistance Commission, "Election Results, Canvass, and Certification," October 4, 2024
  7. New Hampshire Democrats held two primaries. The state-run New Hampshire Democratic primary was not compliant with DNC rules, and the DNC said no delegates would be awarded according to the results. New Hampshire Democrats also held a party-run primary on April 27, 2024, which the DNC found to be compliant.
  8. 16 delegates will be allocated at the primary, and 39 delegates will be allocated at the convention.
  9. Democrats Abroad is the Democratic political party affiliate for American citizens living outside of the United States. The group functions as a state-level political party within the Democratic National Committee.
  10. USA Today, "Democrats approve 2024 primary calendar that demotes Iowa, boosts South Carolina," February 4, 2024
  11. 11.0 11.1 FEC, "Guides: Candidates and their authorized committees," accessed February 3, 2023
  12. The Hill, "RNC votes to hold first presidential debate in Milwaukee," February 23, 2023
  13. Fox News, "Fox News will host first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee," April 12, 2023
  14. The Hill, "McDaniel announces California will host second GOP debate for 2024," April 20, 2023
  15. Reuters, "Third Republican primary debate to be in Miami in early November," September 14, 2023
  16. Associated Press, "Qualification markers grow even tougher for next month’s 4th GOP presidential debate, in Alabama," November 3, 2023
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 CNN, "CNN to host two GOP presidential primary debates in 2024," December 7, 2023
  18. ABC News, "ABC News to host GOP presidential debate before New Hampshire primary," December 7, 2023
  19. Chicago Sun-Times, "Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention," April 11, 2023
  20. Associated Press, "Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris," August 19, 2024
  21. USA Today, "Harris makes history as first Black woman, Asian American presidential nominee," August 2, 2024
  22. ABC News, "DNC to nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues," May 28, 2024
  23. The New York Times, "Democrats Set Aug. 1 for Harris Nomination Vote," July 24, 2024
  24. CBS News, "Kamala Harris closer to being nominee as DNC approves early virtual roll call vote," July 24, 2024
  25. DNC, "DNC and DNCC Chairs Announce Results of Presidential Nominating Petition Process and Opening of Virtual Roll Call on August 1," July 30, 2024
  26. WISN, "Dates announced for Republican National Convention in Milwaukee," December 21, 2022
  27. Associated Press, "Trump is injured but ‘fine’ after apparent assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman dead," July 14, 2024
  28. Truth Social, "Trump on July 13, 2024," accessed July 14, 2024
  29. Democrats Abroad is the Democratic political party affiliate for American citizens living outside of the United States. The group functions as a state-level political party within the Democratic National Committee.The Democrats Abroad primary begins March 3 and ends March 10. In-person voting dates vary by country.
  30. Republican caucuses were held on March 10, 2020, with Donald Trump as the only candidate on the ballot. Delegates to the Republican National Convention were originally scheduled to be elected on March 28, 2020, at the state convention. However, the convention was canceled. Delegates will be chosen by mail-in ballot.
  31. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, in-person voting was canceled and the vote-by-mail deadline was extended to April 10, 2020.
  32. Twitter, "Andrew S. Kitchenman: March 23, 2020: 1:39 PM," accessed March 25, 2020
  33. The Wyoming Democratic Party canceled in-person caucus events as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The Democratic Party encouraged voters to participate by mail. The deadline for receiving completed ballots was set for April 17, 2020.
  34. Wyoming Democratic Party, "Caucus Information," accessed March 13, 2020
  35. 35.0 35.1 On March 16, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that polls would be closed on March 17, 2020, by the order of the state department of health in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The state legislature subsequently passed a bill, which the governor signed into law, rescheduling the primary for April 28, 2020.
  36. 36.0 36.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2020 PRIMARY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS," accessed March 27, 2020
  37. On March 20, 2020, the Democratic Party of Hawaii announced that it would not conduct in-person voting in its party-administered presidential preference primary. Instead, all voting would take place by mail, April 4, 2020, was set as the deadline for registration/enrollment.
  38. West Hawaii Today, "Hawaii Democrats scrap in-person voting plan for primary," March 20, 2020
  39. 39.0 39.1 Gov. Eric Holcomb announced on March 20, 2020, that Indiana was postponing its primary from May 5 to June 2.
  40. Politico, "Indiana becomes seventh state to postpone presidential primary," March 20, 2020
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  42. 42.0 42.1 Gov. Larry Hogan announced on March 17, 2020, that Maryland was postponing its primary to June 2 from April 28.
  43. 43.0 43.1 CBS Baltimore, "Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Larry Hogan Postpones Maryland April 28 Primary, Special Election Will Still Be Held By Mailing Vote," March 17, 2020
  44. Pennsylvania's primary election was postponed to June 2, 2020, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  45. Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania, "Gov. Wolf Signs COVID-19 Response Bills to Bolster Health Care System, Workers, and Education and Reschedule the Primary Election," March 27, 2020
  46. Governor Gina Raimondo (D) postponed the primary, originally scheduled for April 28, 2020, to June 2, 2020, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
  47. Providence Journal, "Raimondo to order R.I. primary postponement," March 23, 2020
  48. Guam's Democratic presidential caucus, originally scheduled for May 2, 2020, was postponed indefinitely and then rescheduled for June 6, 2020.
  49. Twitter, "Josh Putnam on May 2, 2020," accessed May 2, 2020
  50. Facebook, "Democratic Party of Guam on June 5, 2020," accessed June 5, 2020
  51. 51.0 51.1 On March 14, 2020, Georgia election officials announced the primary would be postponed from March 24 due to concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. The primary was postponed a second time on April 9 to June 9.
  52. 52.0 52.1 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Georgia delays presidential primary due to coronavirus pandemic," March 14, 2020
  53. 53.0 53.1 West Virginia's presidential primaries were originally scheduled for May 12, 2020. They were postponed until June 9, 2020, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement on April 1, 2020.
  54. 54.0 54.1 Governor of West Virginia, "Gov. Justice signs executive order to move Primary Election to June 9 after consultation with Attorney General, Secretary of State," April 1, 2020
  55. 55.0 55.1 On March 16, 2020, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the state would postpone its primary from May 19 to June 23.
  56. 56.0 56.1 Lexington Herald-Leader, "Secretary of State recommends delaying Kentucky’s primary election until June amid COVID-19," March 16, 2020
  57. A judge ordered the New York State Board of Elections to reinstate the June 23 Democratic primary, which state officials had canceled. The primary was originally scheduled for April 28 but was postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  58. United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, "Yang v. Kellner: Opinion and Order," May 5, 2020
  59. Delaware's presidential preference primary election, originally scheduled for April 28, 2020, was postponed to July 7, 2020, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The primary was first postponed to June 2.
  60. Office of the Governor of Delaware, "Governor Carney Reschedules Presidential Primary for July 7," May 7, 2020
  61. 61.0 61.1 Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order on April 8, 2020, that postponed the statewide primary from June 2 to July 7.
  62. 62.0 62.1 New Jersey, "Governor Murphy Announces Postponement of June 2nd Primary Elections until July 7th," April 8, 2020
  63. 63.0 63.1 Louisiana's presidential primaries were originally scheduled for April 4, 2020. On March 13, 2020, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced the state would postpone its primary until June 20, 2020, as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. It was postponed a second time to July 11.
  64. 64.0 64.1 MSN, "Louisiana presidential primary pushed back again, to July 11," April 15, 2020
  65. Politico, "Louisiana postpones primary as states scramble to adjust to coronavirus," March 13, 2020
  66. Politico, "Louisiana postpones primary as states scramble to adjust to coronavirus," March 13, 2020
  67. On March 21, Puerto Rico's Democratic Party first postponed its primary from March 29 to April 26. On April 2, the party announced it was postponing the event a second time to an unspecified date. On May 21, the party announced that the primary would take place on July 12, 2020.
  68. Politico, "Puerto Rico postpones presidential primary," March 21, 2020
  69. The Hill, "Puerto Rico delays its primary a second time," April 2, 2020
  70. The Hill, "Puerto Rico Democrats set 2020 primary: 'We have no alternative but to comply with the law,'" May 21, 2020
  71. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Republican Party used an alternative method for conducting their nomination than the originally scheduled primary. An electronic referendum was conducted on June 5 among party leaders, surveying around 1,000 people, according to a party representative.
  72. Ballotpedia staff, "Phone call with Puerto Rico Republican Party representative," June 5, 2020
  73. 73.0 73.1 Gov. Ned Lamont announced on March 19, 2020, that Connecticut would postpone its primary from April 28 to June 2. On April 17, 2020, Lamont postponed the primary a second time, this time to August 11.
  74. 74.0 74.1 CNBC, "Connecticut becomes latest state to postpone 2020 primary as coronavirus spreads," March 19, 2020
  75. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "2020 DNC in Milwaukee pushed back to week of August 17 in response to coronavirus pandemic," April 2, 2020
  76. CNN, "5 things to know for August 17: USPS, coronavirus, DNC, Russia investigation, Belarus," August 17, 2020
  77. The New York Times, "Milwaukee Picked as Site of 2020 Democratic National Convention," March 11, 2019
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  79. ABC News, "Democrats announce convention schedule, party officers for 2020 gathering transformed by coronavirus," July 29, 2020
  80. ABC News, "Biden will no longer travel to Milwaukee for DNC amid coronavirus concerns," August 5, 2020
  81. AP, "Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination," June 5, 2020
  82. Twitter, "Joe Biden," August 11, 2020
  83. CNBC, "Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris to be his vice presidential running mate, making her the first black woman on a major ticket," August 11, 2020
  84. Spectrum Local News, "RNC dates set for Aug. 24 - 27, 2020 in Charlotte," October 1, 2018
  85. CNN, "In a reversal, Trump says he'll accept GOP nomination in North Carolina," July 28, 2020
  86. WSOC, "It’s official: Main event for RNC to be held in Florida instead of Charlotte," June 11, 2020
  87. NPR, "President Trump Cancels Jacksonville Portion Of Republican National Convention," July 23, 2020
  88. USA Today, "Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of Republican convention planned for August due to COVID-19," July 23, 2020
  89. Some, including former Republican National Committee member Curly Haugland, alleged after the 2020 convention that the RNC improperly used Rule 37(e) to proceed with a downsized and invalid national convention in August 2020. Under this interpretation, no rules were adopted for the election of delegates to the 2024 Republican National Convention or the party's continued existence in 2020. Ballotpedia, "Email communication with Curly Haugland," September 9, 2020
  90. National Review, "Trump to Seek Alternate City to Host RNC after N.C. Gov. Says He Cannot Guarantee 'Full Capacity' Event," June 3, 2020
  91. The Hill, "GOP votes to scale back Charlotte convention, move Trump acceptance speech," June 11, 2020
  92. National Affairs, "The Evolution of Party Conventions," accessed April 30, 2019