Stay informed about key dates in the 2024 election:

Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and other contenders for the White House go head-to-head.

It's now 2024, signaling the onset of another presidential election season. Over the next few months, Americans will participate in several rounds of voting to determine the next President of the United States.

The initial phase involves voters casting their ballots in primary races and caucuses to select the nominees for the Republican and Democratic Parties. In the Republican arena, former President Donald Trump is currently dominating his GOP counterparts and is anticipated to secure the party's nomination. Meanwhile, unless significant shifts occur, President Joe Biden is poised to become the Democratic candidate in November, setting the stage for a rematch of the 2020 general election between the two contenders.

Nevertheless, the path to the general election is lengthy and riddled with challenges that candidates must overcome. Keep these crucial dates in mind as the presidential race intensifies, and mark your calendars accordingly.

January 15th marks the Iowa Republican caucus.

The 2024 election season kicks off with the Iowa caucuses, marking the initial event in the political calendar. Republican voters will convene in gatherings organized by local political parties to express their preferences for the candidate they support.

As of mid-December, polls indicate that Trump holds a substantial lead in Iowa, boasting a double-digit advantage over other Republican contenders. On January 15, Iowa Democrats will conduct caucuses; however, they will not participate in voting due to a modification in the party's national schedule. Democrats statewide have the option to submit mail-in ballots until March 5, the anticipated date for releasing the results.

On January 23rd, the focus turns to the New Hampshire primary.

The upcoming New Hampshire primary on January 23rd holds the potential to be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has been gaining increasing support in the state. Observers, including pollsters and pundits, are keenly monitoring the contest to determine whether she can secure a victory against Trump, potentially gaining momentum for subsequent crucial primaries.

In the Democratic arena, President Joe Biden will not be featured on the New Hampshire ballot due to a disagreement between the state and the Democratic Party. State Democratic leaders are orchestrating a write-in campaign to rally support for the president, although the certainty of his victory remains uncertain.

On February 3rd, attention turns to the South Carolina Democratic primary.

To elevate a broader range of voices earlier in the 2024 race, the Democratic Party strategically shifted South Carolina to the forefront of its primary calendar. This state, where Biden secured his initial victory in the 2020 Democratic primary, holds the potential to act as a significant indicator of voter enthusiasm for his reelection bid.

On February 6th, Nevada is set to host the second sanctioned Democratic contest in 2024, potentially serving as an indicator for the general election. The state's expanding Latino population holds significance as a crucial voting bloc. In the 2020 national election, Biden secured a 2-to-1 lead among Hispanic voters against Trump. However, a recent USA TODAY/Suffolk University survey suggests Biden is currently trailing Trump by 5 percentage points within this demographic group.

Following closely on February 8th is the Nevada Republican caucus, offering two voting options for Republican voters – a caucus and a primary. While a law passed in 2021 mandated a primary if more than one candidate filed, the state GOP has opted to proceed with the caucus, awarding delegates based on its outcome. Notable participants include Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and other less prominent candidates. Nikki Haley will partake in the primary but won't be eligible to receive delegates.