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

President Joe Biden (D)(I)

Experience:

  • He was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 and served in the U.S. Senate from 1972-2008.
  • He served as Vice President to Obama from 2009-2016.
  • Has been the U.S. President since 2021.

Candidate Priorities:

  • COVID-19
  • Climate
  • Racial Equity
  • Economy
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • Restoring America’s Global Standing

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Former President Donald Trump (R)

Experience:

  • He took over his father’s real estate business in 1971, renaming it the Trump Organization and focused on building and renovating skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses.
  • He also co-produced and hosted ‘The Apprentice’ from 2004-2015, while promoting his name, brand, and other business 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

Vice President Kamala Harris (D)(I)

Experience:

  • She worked in the office of the district attorney (DA) 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 been the U.S. Vice President since 2021.

Candidate Priorities:

  • Racial & Social Justice
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • Big Tech Companies
  • Consumer Protection
  • Other Progressive Issues (climate change, marriage equality, LGBTQIA+ rights, etc.)

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Vice President Candidate (R)

***Candidate info will be available once Trump announces his running mate.***

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