As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election approaches, discussions surrounding the election have intensified among corporate leaders. A significant increase in mentions of the term 'election' during earnings calls has been observed, with S&P 500 companies citing it 78% more frequently in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2020. This marks a notable rise from 65 mentions in Q2 2020 to 116 in Q2 2024. The Financials and Industrials sectors have seen the largest increases, with 13 and 11 additional mentions, respectively. Analysts suggest that this heightened focus reflects the importance that major corporations place on the upcoming election, indicating that it is viewed as a critical event in the current political landscape.