The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

A High Stakes Showdown

Duane Michael
5 min readNov 1, 2024
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High stakes, fierce rivalry, and extreme voter polarization characterize the political environment as the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws near. Both main parties, Republicans and Democrats, are preparing for a fierce contest for control of Congress and the presidency.

This election has attracted a lot of attention owing to the important political and economic issues that are consuming public conversation, in addition to the possible rematch between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, a prominent Democratic candidate.

The Key Candidates: Familiar Faces in a New Battle

Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the Democratic Party’s candidate, replacing President Joe Biden, who chose not to run for reelection in an election marked by sharp contrasts.

As the first woman and person of color to serve as vice president, Harris now has the responsibility of bringing the Democratic base together, luring in undecided voters, and defending the record of the Biden administration. Her campaign coincides with ongoing heated debates over topics like voting rights, healthcare, and economic injustice.

Donald Trump has won the Republican Party’s nomination following a resounding primary season. The…

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Duane Michael
Duane Michael

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