What’s in the Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report, and what’s left out?
The Democrats' 2024 election autopsy report reveals significant failures in spending, media strategy, and voter outreach that contributed to their electoral losses. Notably, the report omits critical issues such as Joe Biden's decision to run for re-election and the impact of Gaza on voter sentiment. Additionally, it fails to address how Kamala Harris's identity may have influenced her candidacy and the party's overall performance.
- ▪The report spans nearly 200 pages and outlines the Democrats' mistakes leading to their electoral defeat.
- ▪Key omissions include Biden's re-election decision and the lack of mention of Gaza and its effects on voters.
- ▪The report highlights a significant disparity in campaign spending, with only $150 million allocated for voter contact compared to over $1 billion for media.
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at the presidential debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 2024. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump and Kamala Harris at the presidential debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 2024. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersUS elections 2024What’s in the Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report, and what’s left out?Report contains damning findings concerning spending, media strategy and organizing failures that led to defeat US politics live – latest updates Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonThu 21 May 2026 15.51 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 15.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA sweeping internal review of the Democrats’ 2024 election losses runs nearly 200 pages.
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