U.S Presidential Election 2024: Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on elections, voting

The 2024 presidential candidates have different views on elections and voting. Let's break down where each major candidate stands on these important issues.

Joe Biden

President Joe Biden has been vocal about defending democracy and preventing election interference. He strongly opposes efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, emphasizing the importance of election integrity. Some critics argue that he hasn't done enough to expand access to voting.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Kennedy, a Democrat, accepts the legitimacy of the 2020 election and dismisses claims of fraud. He is focused on making the voting process more secure but has not committed to accepting the 2024 election results.

Marianne Williamson

Williamson, also a Democrat, believes that money has too much influence in elections. She supports overturning the Citizens United decision and advocates for voting rights legislation. Additionally, she wants to eliminate photo ID requirements and lower the voting age to 16.

Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump, running for re-election as a Republican, continues to claim without evidence that fraud cost him the 2020 election. His stance on voting methods is mixed, endorsing both Election Day voting and the Republican National Committee's early voting initiative.

Trump is facing legal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election but denies any wrongdoing.

Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledges that Joe Biden is the legitimate president but emphasizes the "election integrity" of Florida. He has established a law enforcement agency to address suspected voter fraud.

Nikki Haley

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, a Republican, avoids conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. She supports stricter voter identification requirements and would back Trump if he becomes the nominee.

Vivek Ramaswamy

Ramaswamy, a GOP candidate, focuses on "election integrity" and proposes national holiday single-day voting, paper ballots, and government-issued IDs to match the voter file. He believes these measures will prevent disputes over election results.

Mike Pence

Former Vice President Mike Pence rejects conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and emphasizes his duty in certifying the results. He supports some electoral reforms, advocating for state leaders to modernize voting systems without federal mandates.

Chris Christie

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, criticizes false narratives surrounding the 2020 election. He calls Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021, a "threat to democracy" and has been outspoken against election lies.

Tim Scott

Senator Tim Scott, a Republican, believes there was cheating in the 2020 election but does not think it was stolen. He avoids strong comments on Trump's fraud claims, emphasizing differences in their conclusions.

Doug Burgum

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, a Republican, trusts the 2020 election results. He signed an executive order in 2020 to ensure election integrity and timely results.

Asa Hutchinson

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, signed a voter ID law. He defers to states on broader election reforms, opposes Trump's election fraud claims, and condemns the Jan. 6 insurrection.