Seven states and counties across the country could be crucial in the race for the White House.
washington, October 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report today released a data-rich guide to notable battleground and battleground states that is a must-read for voters and anyone looking to understand next month’s U.S. presidential election.
Key battleground states and counties in the 2024 US presidential election
U.S. News profiled each of the seven battleground states. north carolina, arizona, pennsylvania, nevada, michigan, wisconsin and georgia – Focuses on 15 battleground counties, as well as factors such as demographics and voting trends that could play a key role in the outcome of this year’s White House race and the course of U.S. politics in the years to come. .
Each county and state profile includes past presidential performance and why it’s a county to watch in this year’s presidential election.
“As we enter the razor-edge final weeks before the presidential election, those who actually care about elections and want to fully understand how they play out will need to know how the campaign and America’s political divide is unfolding. “We need to look at both states and counties to understand how they’re doing,” said Gary Emmerling, executive editor for government rankings at U.S. News. “This new resource will help us shed light on broader political trends and understand areas of the country large and small that could influence who takes the nation’s top job next January. It’s a one-stop shop to provide helpful information to voters.”
Here’s a breakdown of the 15 battleground counties identified by U.S. News’ analysis:
Counties can have more electoral influence if they are located in the most competitive states, so 11 of the 15 counties are located in seven presidential battleground states. Three of the remaining four counties are in large states on the competitive periphery. florida and texas – And some counties are in their own category because: nebraskaallocates a portion of the electorate to each congressional district. These counties have a mix of racial, ethnic, and income demographics.
The main battleground counties profiled are:
Maricopa County, Arizona
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Cobb County, Georgia
Kent County, Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan
Douglas County, Nebraska
Clark County, Nevada
Washoe County, Nevada
Wake County, North Carolina
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Tarrant County, Texas
Fort Bend County, Texas
Brown County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
reporter Elliot Davis and Louis Jacobson We spent weeks examining demographic and voting data that shows why these states and counties are worth watching. November 5th. Each state’s profile includes Electoral College vote counts, the performance of past presidents, how candidates have addressed issues close to voters, and a snapshot of candidates’ travel to the state. I am.
Similarly, each time we dig deeper into a battleground county, we can see how factors such as demographics and vote share can indicate political trends and how a county’s results could impact the ultimate outcome of this year’s race. It spotlights regions of the country that are undergoing some level of political transition. White House.
The 2024 Battleground States and Battleground States Project is one of the resources published on the U.S. News Elections Platform and is a guide to what Americans need to know about the 2024 presidential election. Additionally, U.S. News’ Best States portal combines analysis, daily reports, historical information and photos on state issues.
Learn more about swing states and battleground states here.
About U.S. News and World Report
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