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Vice President Harris and former President Trump face off.
Photo by Yong Kim and Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer
Vice President Harris and former President Trump face off. Photo by Yong Kim and Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer
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How did we get here? A timeline of election events…

As we enter the final stretch of the election season, it’s important to recognize the notable events that have transpired over the past year. Here is a timeline of the interminable saga that is Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris.

 

March 4

Supreme Court restores Trump on all presidential primary ballots, despite efforts from Colorado, Maine and Illinois to remove him.

May 30

Trump is found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.

June 27

The first presidential debate takes place between Biden and Trump. This is commonly thought to be a key factor in Biden’s resignation.

July 13

Trump survives an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump rose in the polls in some states in the following aftermath. 

July 15

Trump chooses Ohio senator, veteran and author JD Vance as his running mate. 

July 15-18

Republican National Convention takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Trump is officially nominated as the Republican candidate.

July 21

Biden drops out of the presidential race and endorses his Vice President Kamala Harris for the position.

Aug. 6

Harris announces Tim Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, former educator, and former U.S. Army officer, as her running mate.

Aug. 19-22

Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago, Illinois, where Harris is officially nominated as the Democratic candidate.

Sept. 10

The second presidential debate takes place between Harris and Trump.

Oct. 1

Vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance face off in a debate.

Oct. 15

Early voting begins in Georgia, leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5.

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