Research Highlights:

• An Apology to Indigenous Americans: Last Friday, President Joe Biden issued a formal apology on behalf of the United States government for its role in forcing indigenous American children into boarding schools for over a century. At the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, the president called this policy a “sin on our soul” and promised to do more to make up for a policy that for decades led to the abuse, neglect, and even death of indigenous children.

• Closing Messages, Harris and Trump: The Democratic and Republican nominees for president, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, gave major speeches in the past week outlining their closing messages in the campaign. Candidate Trump held a five-hour rally in Madison Square Garden in New York, and Candidate Harris gave a speech in Washington, D.C. After a series of highly controversial speeches by comedians, politicians, and other high profile supporters of the former president, Trump’s speech promised an “era of retribution” followed by a list of grievances against him and his supporters from his opponents. Harris, meanwhile, closed out her campaign’s message by contrasting herself with Trump, saying that she will not be a divisive president and her opponents and critics will have a seat at the table if she is elected.

• Election Day 2024: Every state is holding elections next Tuesday, November 5th, for offices from president on down to city and local positions. At the federal level, there is an election for president as well as 34 U.S. Senate seats, all 435 U.S. House seats, with partisan control of each chamber rated as a toss-up. Additionally, 11 states will elect a state governor, 30 will hold elections for other statewide offices, and 44 states will hold elections for state legislative seats. To view who is running for races close to you, click on the links below for each office.



Key Votes: Congressional and State

• No Congressional legislation updates this week
• California (SB 1348): Establishes Designation of Black-Serving Institutions
• Pennsylvania (HB 2383): Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience, and Hobbies with Students
• Indiana (HB 1179): Requires State Educational Institutions Disclose Certain Foreign Gifts and Contracts Received

Political Highlights:

Elections: Election Day is next Tuesday! Click on the office before to view the candidates and, after November 6th, the results of elections in your state!

• 2024 Presidential Election

• 2024 Congressional Elections

• 2024 Gubernational (Governor) Elections

• 2024 Statewide Elections

• 2024 State Judicial Elections

• 2024 State Legislative Elections

Candidates who have recently filled out our Political Courage Test (PCT):



• Hunter Smith: Republican nominee for Indiana’s 24th State House district, is a former punter for the Indiana Colts.

• Donna Lupardo: Democratic nominee for New York’s 123rd State Assembly district

• Kevin Hoyt: Independent candidate for Governor of Vermont

• Click here to view your state’s Political Courage Test

Endorsements: Here are some interesting endorsements and interest group ratings our team found this week!

• Kamala Harris: National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

• Donald Trump: No endorsements this week

• 3rd Party Candidates: No endorsements this week

Voter Registration:

• Click here to add or view our elections calendar, which provides voter registration dates for every state.
• Click here to learn how and where to vote in your state, including links to where to find your local polling place.