Going into the November general election, a race that has yielded a stream of unexpected storylines, we can learn from the results of the 2020 election, a contest that set voting records and upended norms. More than 158 million Americans cast a ballot in the 2020 race, continuing a trend of higher turnout rates.

Before we know it, Election Day 2024 is going to be here. It’s important to have everything you need to know before going to the polls on Tuesday, November 5. Here are some dates you need to know and information for the big day.