Politics with Paul

Approachable, nonpartisan, and nonideological analysis of various political topics by nonpartisan political analyst, writer, researcher, and speaker Paul Rader.

Politics with Paul Podcast #15 - Election 2024 Preview Finale - The Presidency

E16 • Nov 4, 2024 • 29 mins

It’s finally here. We’re on the cusp of the 2024 general election, and the next president of the United States is about to be decided. Either Democrat Kamala Harris will become the nation’s first female president or Republican Donald Trump will become the second president to serve nonconsecutive terms in office. Popular votes do not decide presidential elections, however: Electoral College votes do. But if someone doesn’t win a majority of the Electoral College, what happens next? Regardless of that, where are the least and most competitive states in the Electoral College? All this and more is today’s topic. Today's random question: Who/what is your favorite musician/band? Leave your answer in the comments below or comment on the video where available.

Key Points

A contingent election occurs when neither presidential candidate wins a majority of the electoral college votes, and the decision then goes to the newly elected state delegations in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The most competitive states in the upcoming presidential election include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which collectively account for 93 electoral votes.
Voter registration trends show significant shifts, such as increased numbers of unaffiliated voters and notable changes in party affiliations, which could impact the outcome in key battleground states.

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Speakers

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Chapters

0:00	Intro and today’s topic
1:07	Possibility of a contingent election
3:14	Highlighted stats
6:35	The non-competitive (or at least less competitive) states
9:42	The most competitive states
10:21	Arizona
13:19	Georgia
15:04	Michigan
16:59	Nevada
19:27	North Carolina
21:44	Pennsylvania
24:33	Wisconsin
26:09	Closing and today’s random topic

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