The 2024 general election is a fast-approaching opportunity to activate your voice — and though many eyes are on the presidential race, there’s much more on your ballot! The President is just one of many important positions on your ballot this year. Below, get to know exactly what’s on your ballot this year (and what those positions are responsible for) with this guide curated by our partners at I am a voter.
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CONGRESS
+ All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 Senators are up for election.
Why it’s important: Your Congressional representatives and senators represent your state’s interests in Washington.
GOVERNORS
+ There are 11 governor seats on this year’s ballot — in Delaware, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.
Why it’s important: Governors are basically the president of your state, overseeing state laws, your state’s budget, infrastructure, and disaster relief.
ATTORNEY GENERALS
+ On this year’s ballot, there are 10 attorney general seats — in Indiana, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.
Why it’s important: Your attorney general sets your state’s approach to law enforcement, police reform, civil rights and immigration.
SECRETARIES OF STATE
+ 7 secretary of state positions are up for election in Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.
Why it’s important: Secretaries of state oversee your state’s elections.
STATE SUPREME COURT
+ 83 Supreme Court seats are up for grabs in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Why it’s important: State Supreme Courts decide cases that regulate voting and elections — and often, your state’s congressional map.
PROSECUTORS + SHERIFFS
+ 2,200 prosecutors and sheriffs will be elected across the United States.
Why it’s important: Prosecutors and sheriffs affect law enforcement in your community.
SCHOOL BOARD
+ More than 21,000 school board seats are up for election.
Why it’s important: Your local school board decides how and what students are learning.
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