This election is arguably one of the most consequential American elections. On Nov. 7, 2020, Joe Biden was announced the winner of the 2020 election. This is a timeline of standout moments leading up to today's election.
2021
Jan. 6, 2021:
Right-wing mob attacks the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the Electoral College vote securing President Joe Biden's victory.
Jan. 13, 2021:
Donald Trump is impeached for the second time in connection to the Jan. 6 capitol riot.
2022
March 16, 2022:
Trump says if he were to run in the 2024 election it would be without his former Vice President Mike Pence.
Nov. 15, 2022:
Trump declares he will run for the presidency in 2024.
2024
April 15, 2024:
The lawsuit New York v. Trump where the state accuses Trump of falsifying business records on 34 counts begins in court.
May 30, 2024:
Trump is found guilty of 34 felonies in a scheme to influence the 2016 election through illegal hush money.
June 27, 2024:
CNN hosts the first 2024 presidential debate for President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
July 1, 2024:
The Supreme Court rules in favour in a 6-3 vote in Trump v. The United States, granting immunity from criminal prosecution for Trump due to actions taken while in office. This landmark ruling establishes a new legal precedent regarding presidential immunity.
July 13, 2024:
Trump is allegedly hit in the ear during a rally in Bulter, Pa., in an assassination attempt.
July 15, 2024:
Trump announces JD Vance as running mate for Vice President at the Republican National Convention.
July 21, 2024:
President Joe Biden steps down from the 2024 presidential race and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris.
Aug. 5, 2024:
Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the official Democratic presidential nominee.
Aug. 6, 2024:
Harris announces Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice president.
Sept. 10, 2024:
ABC hosts the second presidential debate, now with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Sept. 15, 2024:
A second alleged assassination attempt against Trump occurs at a golf course in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Oct. 1, 2024:
The vice president debate occurs between Walz and Vance.
