“SNL” Casts Its Tim Walz, J.D. Vance, Doug Emhoff and Other Election Figures: Meet the 2024 Candidates

Lizzie Hyman
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'Saturday Night Live' is adored for its irreverent election year sketches, and 2024's major political players have finally been casted

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Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty 'SNL' cast member James Austin Johnson returns as Donald Trump for the 2024 election season

With each presidential election comes a pressing question: Who will portray the political candidates on Saturday Night Live?

Through its many decades on the air, the NBC show has become renowned for its segments featuring cast members and celebrity guest stars impersonating prominent politicians and humorously poking fun at those in power.

We've seen it all — whether it’s Tina Fey’s beloved portrayal of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Larry David’s uncanny resemblance to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, or Will Ferrell’s unforgettable performance as former President George W. Bush. With SNL’s 50th season upon us, the show is entering a new election era, especially with a host of political drama and new key players on the horizon.

Related: Jenna Bush Hager Hilariously Roasts Will Ferrell After Years of Him Playing Her Dad on 'SNL'

Here are the SNL cast members and guest stars who will be taking on the role of campaigners during the 2024 election season. Some other possible characters — like Melania Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Emhoff kids — have not yet appeared in sketches, but could still be coming between now and Election Day.

Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris

<p>Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty; Alexander Tamargo/Getty</p> Maya Rudolph (in character on the left) previously played Kamala Harris during the 2020 election cycle

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Maya Rudolph (in character on the left) previously played Kamala Harris during the 2020 election cycle

James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump

<p> Will Heath/NBC via Getty; Brandon Bell/Getty</p> James Austin Johnson (in character on the left) has been praised for his many impersonations of Donald Trump

Will Heath/NBC via Getty; Brandon Bell/Getty

James Austin Johnson (in character on the left) has been praised for his many impersonations of Donald Trump

Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz

<p>NBC; Paul Morigi/Getty</p> Jim Gaffigan (in character on the left) was picked to play Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after Steve Martin declined

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Jim Gaffigan (in character on the left) was picked to play Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after Steve Martin declined

Bowen Yang as J.D. Vance

<p>NBC; Bill Pugliano/Getty</p> Bowen Yang (in character on the left) was a surprise pick to play Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance

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Bowen Yang (in character on the left) was a surprise pick to play Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance

Dana Carvey as Joe Biden

<p>NBC; Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto via Getty</p> Dana Carvey (in character on the left) is the latest to impersonate President Joe Biden, who has previously been played by Jim Carrey, Jason Sudeikis and Mikey Day

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Dana Carvey (in character on the left) is the latest to impersonate President Joe Biden, who has previously been played by Jim Carrey, Jason Sudeikis and Mikey Day

Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff

<p>NBC; Kent Nishimura/Getty </p> Andy Samberg (in character on left) now plays second gentleman Doug Emhoff, a role previously given to Martin Short

NBC; Kent Nishimura/Getty

Andy Samberg (in character on left) now plays second gentleman Doug Emhoff, a role previously given to Martin Short

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