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2020 Presidential Election

Vox answers your biggest questions about the 2020 US presidential election.

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Live results for 2 key abortion ballot initiativesLive results for 2 key abortion ballot initiatives
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How Louisiana and Colorado voters decide on their abortion ballot measures could have major effects on Americans outside their states.

By Anna North
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Live results: Ballot initiatives on democracy reformLive results: Ballot initiatives on democracy reform
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Ballot initiatives on ranked-choice voting, neutralizing the Electoral College, and more.

By Kelsey Piper and Ian Millhiser
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Live results for 2020’s criminal justice ballot initiativesLive results for 2020’s criminal justice ballot initiatives
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Voters are being asked whether they want to scale back mass incarceration.

By German Lopez
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Why Democratic hopes were dashed in TexasWhy Democratic hopes were dashed in Texas
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Republicans made strides with Hispanic voters in Texas and kept the state red.

By Dylan Scott
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Election Day was a major rejection of the war on drugsElection Day was a major rejection of the war on drugs
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In every state where marijuana legalization or another drug policy reform was on the ballot, it won.

By German Lopez
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Democrat Tina Smith defeats Jason Lewis to retain Minnesota US Senate seatDemocrat Tina Smith defeats Jason Lewis to retain Minnesota US Senate seat
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Smith will serve a full term in Al Franken’s old seat after defeating Trump-camp Republican Jason Lewis.

By Aaron Rupar
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What we know — and don’t know — about the presidential election results so farWhat we know — and don’t know — about the presidential election results so far
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Most swing states still have not been called.

By Andrew Prokop
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Voter turnout is estimated to be the highest in 120 yearsVoter turnout is estimated to be the highest in 120 years
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The US Elections Project estimates nearly 67 percent turnout — the highest since 1900.

By Rani Molla
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A new generation of Black progressives has been elected to CongressA new generation of Black progressives has been elected to Congress
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Here’s what they want to do next.

By Ella Nilsen
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How one little Electoral College vote in Nebraska could be pivotal for Joe BidenHow one little Electoral College vote in Nebraska could be pivotal for Joe Biden
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In a tight race, everything matters — including a single electoral vote from Nebraska.

By Emily Stewart
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The US just left the Paris climate agreementThe US just left the Paris climate agreement
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Why the presidential election matters so much for global action on climate change.

By Umair Irfan
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Voters approve legal marijuana in South DakotaVoters approve legal marijuana in South Dakota
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South Dakota voters just said yes to legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical purposes.

By German Lopez
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Montana just voted to legalize marijuanaMontana just voted to legalize marijuana
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Montana voters just approved two marijuana legalization measures.

By German Lopez
Technology
California has rejected a major gig economy reform, leaving workers without employee protectionsCalifornia has rejected a major gig economy reform, leaving workers without employee protections
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In a victory for companies like Uber and Lyft, California will classify ride-hailing drivers as independent contractors.

By Rebecca Heilweil
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Yvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for RepublicansYvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for Republicans
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Herrell defeated Xochitl Torres Small in one of this cycle’s hardest-fought House races.

By Aaron Rupar
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Sen. Steve Daines wins in Montana, a must-hold seat for RepublicansSen. Steve Daines wins in Montana, a must-hold seat for Republicans
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Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock failed to pull off an upset in Montana and unseat Republican Sen. Steve Daines.

By Emily Stewart
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Trump signals he’s counting on the Supreme Court to help him steal the electionTrump signals he’s counting on the Supreme Court to help him steal the election
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As Biden’s potential path to 270 electoral votes becomes clearer, Trump makes clear he doesn’t want all the votes counted.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
Twitter and Facebook both label Trump’s post baselessly asserting that the election is being “stolen”Twitter and Facebook both label Trump’s post baselessly asserting that the election is being “stolen”
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Democrats have worried that Trump would declare a premature victory via social media.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Greg Gianforte flips Montana governorship to RepublicansGreg Gianforte flips Montana governorship to Republicans
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Gianforte, currently Montana’s lone US House member, defeated Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
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In election night speech, Biden says he’s “on track” to win the 2020 electionIn election night speech, Biden says he’s “on track” to win the 2020 election
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Biden says he believes he’ll win Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin — and maybe Georgia.

By Alex Ward
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Ben Ray Luján’s win holds New Mexico’s open Senate seat for DemocratsBen Ray Luján’s win holds New Mexico’s open Senate seat for Democrats
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Luján, currently the highest-ranking Latino in the House, will become the fifth Latino senator.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
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Republican Joni Ernst wins reelection in Iowa’s crucial Senate raceRepublican Joni Ernst wins reelection in Iowa’s crucial Senate race
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Republican Joni Ernst wins reelection in one of the most important races in determining control of the US Senate.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Live results for Oregon’s drug decriminalization ballot measureLive results for Oregon’s drug decriminalization ballot measure
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Oregon voters have the opportunity to decriminalize all drugs, including heroin and cocaine, this year.

By German Lopez
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Oregon just voted to decriminalize all drugsOregon just voted to decriminalize all drugs
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Oregon voters have taken a big step toward ending the war on drugs.

By German Lopez
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Colorado voters reject 22-week ban on abortionColorado voters reject 22-week ban on abortion
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The state remains one of seven with no gestational limits on the procedure.

By Anna North
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Live results: Florida considers a $15 minimum wageLive results: Florida considers a $15 minimum wage
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Amendment 2 could result in a wage increase for 2.5 million workers in Florida.

By Emily Stewart
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Arizona failed to legalize marijuana in 2016. But voters just did it in 2020.Arizona failed to legalize marijuana in 2016. But voters just did it in 2020.
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Arizona voters approved a marijuana legalization measure.

By German Lopez
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Republicans retain a hotly contested Kansas Senate seat as Roger Marshall beats Democrat Barbara BollierRepublicans retain a hotly contested Kansas Senate seat as Roger Marshall beats Democrat Barbara Bollier
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Marshall held off a surprisingly strong Democratic challenge to win the Kansas Senate race.

By Dylan Scott
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Republican Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock advance to Georgia Senate runoffRepublican Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock advance to Georgia Senate runoff
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After a close matchup, neither candidate garnered more than 50 percent of the vote.

By Jerusalem Demsas and Ella Nilsen
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New Jersey’s legislature put marijuana legalization on the ballot. Voters just approved it.New Jersey’s legislature put marijuana legalization on the ballot. Voters just approved it.
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New Jersey voters just said yes to marijuana legalization.

By German Lopez
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Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville flips Alabama Senate seat back to RepublicansFormer Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville flips Alabama Senate seat back to Republicans
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Tuberville defeated Sen. Doug Jones, who was widely viewed as one of the most vulnerable Democrats this cycle.

By Li Zhou
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Lindsey Graham has defeated Jaime Harrison, keeping his South Carolina Senate seatLindsey Graham has defeated Jaime Harrison, keeping his South Carolina Senate seat
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The Republican won a tight race over Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison.

By Jane Coaston
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Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is reelected in North CarolinaDemocratic Gov. Roy Cooper is reelected in North Carolina
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Gov. Roy Cooper has won reelection, fending off a challenge from his Republican lieutenant, Dan Forest.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
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Sen. John Cornyn has fended off Democrat MJ Hegar to win reelection in TexasSen. John Cornyn has fended off Democrat MJ Hegar to win reelection in Texas
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It was the first time the third-term senator had faced a real challenge.

By Nicole Narea
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How Latinos in Miami-Dade County helped Trump win FloridaHow Latinos in Miami-Dade County helped Trump win Florida
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Biden needed to win big in Miami-Dade County. But Trump ate into his margins among Latinos.

By Nicole Narea
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John Hickenlooper just clinched a key Senate seat for Democrats in ColoradoJohn Hickenlooper just clinched a key Senate seat for Democrats in Colorado
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Hickenlooper has flipped a must-win Colorado Senate seat blue.

By Ella Nilsen
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Sarah McBride becomes the first openly trans person elected to a state Senate seatSarah McBride becomes the first openly trans person elected to a state Senate seat
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This makes McBride the highest-ranking openly trans official in American history.

By Jerusalem Demsas
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Mitch McConnell gets 6 more yearsMitch McConnell gets 6 more years
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Mitch McConnell just defeated Amy McGrath to win his Senate race.

By German Lopez
Culture
I’m obsessed with The West Wing’s truly wild Electoral College mapsI’m obsessed with The West Wing’s truly wild Electoral College maps
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A Democrat winning South Carolina? A Republican winning Vermont? C’mon!

By Emily St. James
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How the US counts votesHow the US counts votes
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The US doesn’t have one election. It has 3,141.

By Liz Scheltens