The United States of America (USA), the oldest democracy in the world, is set to find its 47th President. After a strong campaigning by both the Presidential candidates Donald Trump (78) and Kamala Harris (60).
US election results out on which date?
The US election 2024 results will be announced on November 5.
Who is fighting for the President’s spot?
Former Republican President Donald Trump is in the race along with Kamala Harris who is currently the vice-president of the States. Apart from them, Politician and activist Chase Oliver, Physician Jill Stein and Political Activist Cornel West are also contesting as independent candidate.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Kamala Devi Harris born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who has been the 49th and current vice president of the United States since 2021, serving under President Joe Biden. Harris is the Democratic Party‘s nominee for president in the 2024 election. She is the first female vice president of the United States, making her the highest ranking female official in U.S. history. She is also the first African American, and the first Asian American vice president. From 2017 to 2021, she represented California in the United States Senate. Before that, she was the attorney general of California.
Who is Donald Trump?
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
How will the election or the win effect India?
Whoever wins there will be a great impact on India as they consider India as the“biggest charger of tariff” on foreign goods. Additionally, Trump’s “America First” policy is likely to restrict hiring in the information technology (IT) sector, which will impact Indians eyeing to work in the sector in America.
According to an analysis done by JM Financial Institutional Securities, Kamala’s win will strongly back the US federal reserve rate cut stance. Consequently, it is likely to push Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease rates domestically.
Relationship of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris with Narendra Modi?
Both candidates have maintained a strong rapport with the Indian Prime Minister, with each showing support for the U.S.-India partnership. Notably, Donald Trump made a high-profile visit to India during his term, where he delivered a heartwarming speech, praising both the Prime Minister and the people of India. This visit highlighted the close ties and mutual respect between the two nations, emphasizing shared values and economic and security interests. The relationship with India has become an important focus for U.S. leaders, aiming to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, and defense.
How America selects its President?
The U.S. selects its President through a multi-step process involving both public voting and the Electoral College:
- Primaries and Caucuses: Parties hold these state-level events to choose their candidates.
- National Conventions: Each party officially nominates its Presidential candidate and approves a platform.
- General Election: Held in November, where voters select electors pledged to their candidate.
- Electoral College: In December, electors cast their votes. A candidate needs 270 of 538 electoral votes to win.
- Congress Counts Votes: Congress confirms the result in January, and the winning candidate becomes President-elect.
- Inauguration: The President-elect is sworn in on January 20.
This system balances state representation but sometimes leads to a President winning without the popular vote.
