2024 US presidential election approaches with key candidates and critical swing states in focus

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election is approaching, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as the main candidates. The election will be decided by the Electoral College, where a candidate needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win. This system has faced criticism for not reflecting the popular vote. Key swing states, including Michigan, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, will play a crucial role in determining the election outcome. Candidates focus their campaigns on these states, as they are often closely contested, making just a few thousand votes decisive. In addition to the presidential race, hundreds of other elections will take place on November 5. All 435 House of Representatives seats and about one-third of Senate seats are up for election, along with 13 governorships and numerous local races.