How to Talk to Kids About Election 2024

Kids share their thoughts on the election

At The Week Junior, we know children care about the 2024 election and the issues facing America. To hear their thoughts, we worked with polling company YouGov to survey 799 children, ages 8 to 14, across the US. This nationally representative sample makes it clear that kids have strong views and are eager to voice their opinions. Check out the results and ask your child if they agree!

Helping kids understand Election 2024

The Week Junior is covering Election 2024 as it unfolds. Our news stories are written in a calm, factual, and age-appropriate way to help kids make sense of what’s going on. Our coverage includes:

• President-elect chooses staff
• Senate, House, and governor results
• Donald Trump elected US President
• Global effect of US election
• America chooses other top leaders
• Candidates sprint to the finish line
• Candidates make final appeal to voters
• How to get kids involved in the election 
• All about the Electoral College
• State spotlight: 7 races to watch
• Should kids be allowed to vote?
• Election moves into final phase 
• Democrats hold national convention 
• Democratic VP nominee chosen 
• Biden exits Presidential race 
• Republicans rally around Trump 
• Questions being raised in US election 
• Presidential nominees are official 
• Nation gets set for elections
• All about life in the White House
• All about the US Congress
• Should Election Day be a national holiday?

The Week Junior on TV

We joined forces with NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition for a special episode of the show dedicated to the election. Watch it here.

Fun election activities for kids

We have teamed up with Tinkercast to inspire curiosity about the 2024 election! To kick things off, read our interview with Mindy Thomas, the engaging host of Two Whats?! And a Wow! Check out more details on this special program, plus materials to inspire your child.

What does democracy mean to you?

Elections can help kids understand the concept of a democracy and decide what it means to them. We’ve provided a form they can use to share their ideas, in words and drawings, with us. You can email the form to hello@theweekjunior.com. We will publish some submissions in future issues.