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More from Election results 2016: Donald Trump wins the presidency, Republicans control House and Senate

Politics
There’s a simple explanation for reports of “vote flipping” machines in PennsylvaniaThere’s a simple explanation for reports of “vote flipping” machines in Pennsylvania
Politics

Experts say the problems are due to technical glitches, not hacking.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
There are five people alive who have ever been president. None of them voted for Trump.There are five people alive who have ever been president. None of them voted for Trump.
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George W. Bush said on Tuesday he didn’t vote for Trump or Clinton.

By Brad Plumer
Politics
How to watch live election coverage online, on TVHow to watch live election coverage online, on TV
Politics

Expect wall-to-wall coverage.

By Tara Golshan
Culture
Listen: the 47-year-old Hillary Clinton college graduation speech that explains Hillary ClintonListen: the 47-year-old Hillary Clinton college graduation speech that explains Hillary Clinton
Culture

“Well, if you didn’t care a lot about it you wouldn’t stay,” Clinton said.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Exit poll of early voters shows Clinton’s huge ground game advantage over TrumpExit poll of early voters shows Clinton’s huge ground game advantage over Trump
Politics

Clinton’s ground game advantage over Trump, in one chart.

By Tara Golshan
Science
Florida voters will help decide the fate of genetically modified mosquitoes in the USFlorida voters will help decide the fate of genetically modified mosquitoes in the US
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Science

This is one of the most important science referendums this election.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
How your state voted in 2016, compared to 15 prior electionsHow your state voted in 2016, compared to 15 prior elections
Politics

A lot has changed since 1960.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
What to watch for on election nightWhat to watch for on election night
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Politics

It all starts with Kentucky — not a swing state, but an important one.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
WikiLeaks just tried to justify its behavior this year in a bizarre Election Day statementWikiLeaks just tried to justify its behavior this year in a bizarre Election Day statement
2016 Presidential Election
Clinton and Trump have election night parties one mile apartClinton and Trump have election night parties one mile apart
2016 Presidential Election

This is the first time in 72 years both major party candidates will spend election night in the same state.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
Watch crowds boo Donald Trump as he votes in his own neighborhoodWatch crowds boo Donald Trump as he votes in his own neighborhood
Politics

New Yorkers think he’s an affront to New York values.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Minorities are a huge force in the early vote — and this year Latinos are making their markMinorities are a huge force in the early vote — and this year Latinos are making their mark
Politics

Where early voting stands going into Election Day.

By Tara Golshan
Science
Want to improve the health of women? Electing a female leader helps.Want to improve the health of women? Electing a female leader helps.
Science

Research suggests women leaders are more likely than men to prioritize health and women’s issues.

By Julia Belluz