2024 Presidential Election: Local Voices. National Elections.

Local elected officials and cities, towns and villages have a critical role to play in the 2024 presidential election.

American communities seek to partner with the next president’s administration to create and implement programs and policies that fit the needs of all residents. Local leaders are ready and willing to roll up our sleeves and tackle the most pressing issues – together.

The National League of Cities is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people. We are Republicans, Democrats and Independents. we are united in the belief that our nation is strongest when all levels of government work together to protect and advance the priorities of America’s communities and their residents. Candidates and parties need to consider the needs and values of local government as they develop their platforms.

NLC will work with the presidential candidates and their teams throughout the election, the 2025 inauguration and the early months of the next administration. These efforts are led by a bipartisan task force made up of local leaders from across the country, representing different regions, community sizes, and political parties.

There are three key areas local leaders are focused on entering the 2024 presidential election: