2024 Election and Voting Guide

Election Day 2024 is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

2024 Presidential Candidates on the Massachusetts ballot

* On the Massachusetts ballot, Gloria Caballero-Roca is listed as Jill Stein's running mate. She unofficially withdrew from the race but will continue to appear on the general election ballot on November 5, 2024

Current Polling Data

• Pew: Election 2024 - Data and analysis on current public opinion

• RealClear Politics - Access the latest data gathered from major polls

• Roper: U.S. Elections - Search and browse exit poll data and results by question topic

• Gallup's 2024 Presidential Election Center - Explore the mood of the nation and other public opinion metrics

• FiveThirtyEight - focuses on opinion poll analysis, politics, economics, and sports blogging. The website, which takes its name from the number of electors in the United States electoral college

Election News

• The New York Times: Election Guide 2024

• Presidential Election Map: 270ToWin

U.S. Federal Elections Overview

• National Elections National elections are held for Congress, the Senate, and the President.  
• Congressional elections occur every two years. Voters choose one-third of senators and every member of the House of Representatives.
• Midterm elections occur halfway between presidential elections.  
• Presidential elections occur every four years  
• Congressional elections use the popular vote to choose winners rather than the electoral college used for presidential elections.

Resources for Federal Elections

• Federal Election Commission - Citizens Guide

• Overview of the Presidential Election Process

• U..S. Electoral College

• A Voters Guide to Federal Elections