The general election is around the corner. From when you can vote to what’s at stake beyond the White House, we VERIFY what you need to know.
The 2024 general election will be held on Nov. 5.
For the past several weeks, VERIFY has been answering common questions to help you become a more informed voter. Here are four fast facts about this election, from what’s at stake to when we’ll know the results.
THE QUESTION
Do votes for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. automatically get passed to Donald Trump, because Kennedy dropped out and endorsed Trump?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, votes for Kennedy will not get passed to Donald Trump.
WHAT WE FOUND
After initially seeking the Democratic nomination for president, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. launched an independent campaign and spent several months trying to ensure his presence on the ballot in as many states as possible.
In August, Kennedy ended his campaign and endorsed the Republican nominee, former president Donald …