2024 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

It’s important that voter’s are careful who they vote for as U.S. President, since he will affect all parts of American life from laws and legislation, to financial stability, and other matters. We encourage voters to look at the qualifications, experience, and positions of each candidate, not their party, so strong leadership is elected. Listed below are the major candidates running for these positions:

U.S. President

Watch their ABC News debate HERE.

Vice President Kamala Harris (D)

Experience:

  • She worked in the district attorney (DA) office of Alameda County, before being recruited to the San Francisco DA’s Office, and later the City Attorney of San Francisco’s office.
  • She was the DA of San Francisco from 2003-2010, was elected AG of California in 2010, re-elected in 2014, then served as the junior U.S. senator from California from 2017-2021.
  • She has served as Vice President since 2021.

Candidate Priorities:

  • Racial & Social Justice
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • Big Tech Companies
  • Consumer Protection
  • Other Progressive Issues (climate change, income equality, decreasing oil & gas drilling and use, etc.)

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Former President Donald Trump (R)

Experience:

  • He took over his father’s business in 1971, renaming it the Trump Organization and focusing on building/renovating skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses.
  • He also co-produced and hosted ‘The Apprentice’ from 2004-2015, while promoting his brand, and other ventures.
  • He was the U.S. President from 2017-2021.

Candidate Priorities:

  • Take Down Drug Cartels
  • Ending Veteran Homelessness in America
  • No Welfare for Illegal Aliens
  • Higher Education, Homeschool Families, General Education
  • Supporting Auto Workers
  • And lots more- view all 46 priorities HERE.

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U.S. Vice President

Watch their CBS News debate HERE.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D)

Experience:

  • He served in the National Guard for 24 years after enlisting in 1981 and worked as a social studies teacher and football coach during that time as well.
  • He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007-2019, representing Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.
  • He has been Minnesota’s Governor since 2019.

Candidate Priorities:

  • Investments in Education
  • Protecting Personal Freedoms
  • Improving Public Health & Safety
  • Expanding Worker Rights
  • Strong Communities & Infrastructure
  • Tax Cuts for Working Families / the Middle Class
  • Workforce Development
  • Expanding Voting Rights
  • Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
  • Protecting our Environment

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Senator JD Vance (R)

Experience:

  • He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003-2007, specifically serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom (The Iraq War).
  • He has also worked as a lawyer, venture capitalist, writer, lecturer, and a non-profit organization founder.
  • He has been a U.S. State Senator, representing Ohio, since 2023.

Candidate Priorities:

  • Spending & Inflation
  • Energy Independence
  • The Southern Border Crisis
  • Dismantling ‘Big Tech’s’ Oligarchy
  • America First Foreign Policy
  • Defending Small Businesses
  • Ending Abortion
  • Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights
  • Election Integrity
  • COVID-19 & Schools

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