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2020 Presidential Election

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

Politics
Immigration is no longer a winning issue for TrumpImmigration is no longer a winning issue for Trump
Politics

Trump ran on immigration in 2016. His focus has shifted to maintaining “law and order.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Black Lives Matter activists plan to organize even harder after the election — no matter who winsBlack Lives Matter activists plan to organize even harder after the election — no matter who wins
Politics

Activists from Portland to Philadelphia plan to keep fighting for change for as long as it takes.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Final presidential polls for Michigan show a healthy lead for BidenFinal presidential polls for Michigan show a healthy lead for Biden
Politics

Michigan gave Trump a crucial win in 2016. Polls continue to indicate this election could be different.

By Aja Romano
Technology
The long-term consequences of Trump’s conspiracy theory campaignThe long-term consequences of Trump’s conspiracy theory campaign
Technology

Trump’s normalization of conspiracy theories could pose a lasting threat to our democracy.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Why the vote count early on election night could be misleadingWhy the vote count early on election night could be misleading
Politics

The potential “red” and “blue” mirages, briefly explained.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Final Pennsylvania presidential polls have Biden winning the pivotal swing stateFinal Pennsylvania presidential polls have Biden winning the pivotal swing state
Politics

Pollsters found Trump would need a repeat of 2016’s surprise results to win the state again.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Trump’s possible election night plan: Claim victory before enough votes are countedTrump’s possible election night plan: Claim victory before enough votes are counted
Politics

The president has spent months depicting mail-in votes, which will take time to count, as fraudulent.

By Aja Romano
Money
People are creating self-care plans to make Election Day more bearablePeople are creating self-care plans to make Election Day more bearable
Money

To cope with election stress, some are limiting social media use, booking therapy appointments, and bingeing Netflix shows.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Trump said he might fire Fauci after the election, but “don’t tell anybody”Trump said he might fire Fauci after the election, but “don’t tell anybody”
Politics

With 100,000 daily coronavirus cases in the US, Trump said he wants to fire Anthony Fauci.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
How the US could make amends for family separationsHow the US could make amends for family separations
Politics

Rep. Joaquin Castro explains why he’s calling for a human rights commission.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
Why the risk of post-election violence in the US is higher than at any time in recent memoryWhy the risk of post-election violence in the US is higher than at any time in recent memory
Explainers

Experts note that a polarized country could slip into violence, depending on what happens with the election.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The Electoral College, explainedThe Electoral College, explained
Explainers

The bizarre, patchwork, Frankenstein’s monster of a system Americans use to choose their president.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
After Trump supporters surround a Biden bus in Texas, the FBI opens an investigationAfter Trump supporters surround a Biden bus in Texas, the FBI opens an investigation
Politics

Convoys of Trump supporters have taken to the road around the country in the closing days of the election.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The “shy Trump voters” debate, explainedThe “shy Trump voters” debate, explained
Politics

Polls may be off, but almost certainly not for this specific reason.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
At least 92 million people have already votedAt least 92 million people have already voted
Politics

Early voter turnout is reaching historic levels in 2020.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Trump’s latest defense on Covid-19 is a false attack on health care workersTrump’s latest defense on Covid-19 is a false attack on health care workers
Politics

Trump says doctors are overcounting Covid-19 deaths. In reality, the death toll is probably an undercount.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Trump’s closing argument is against a fake Joe BidenTrump’s closing argument is against a fake Joe Biden
Politics

He desperately wants to run against “the radical left” instead.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
SNL takes on pre-election anxiety in its Halloween cold openSNL takes on pre-election anxiety in its Halloween cold open
Culture

Jim Carrey’s Joe Biden reads a scary story of election uncertainty.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Trump’s plan to win by invalidating votes, explainedTrump’s plan to win by invalidating votes, explained
Politics

First, make it illegal to count votes quickly. Second, paint the slow count as suspicious.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The latest batch of swing state polls shows a healthy Biden leadThe latest batch of swing state polls shows a healthy Biden lead
Politics

To win, Trump needs a bigger polling error than in 2016.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Joe Biden has finally disclosed who is raising him big money just days before Election DayJoe Biden has finally disclosed who is raising him big money just days before Election Day
Politics

Biden only released the names after 90 million people have already voted.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
With just days to go, Trump bets big on PennsylvaniaWith just days to go, Trump bets big on Pennsylvania
Politics

17 rallies in 4 days: Trump launches a closing blitz in the states that delivered him the presidency in 2016.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Black and Latino turnout lags white turnout in some key states. Democrats shouldn’t panic (yet).Black and Latino turnout lags white turnout in some key states. Democrats shouldn’t panic (yet).
Politics

Black and Latino voters are less likely to vote by mail. That doesn’t mean they won’t vote.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Study: Trump rallies may be responsible for an estimated 700 Covid-19 deathsStudy: Trump rallies may be responsible for an estimated 700 Covid-19 deaths
Politics

The president is most likely a superspreader.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
As Trump downplays Covid-19, the US sets a world record for casesAs Trump downplays Covid-19, the US sets a world record for cases
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The US reported nearly 100,000 new Covid-19 cases on Friday.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
How the polls heading into the last weekend of the electionHow the polls heading into the last weekend of the election
Politics

Biden will probably win ... but he might not.

By Matthew Yglesias
Whose vote counts?
Who the Electoral College really benefitsWho the Electoral College really benefits
Play
Whose vote counts?

Why some Americans’ votes count more than others.

By Madeline Marshall and Adam Freelander
Politics
A guide to the Trump administration’s biggest scandals, accomplishments, and policiesA guide to the Trump administration’s biggest scandals, accomplishments, and policies
Podcast
Politics

Vox’s Today, Explained podcast takes a look back at Trump’s presidency.

By Lauren Katz and Sean Rameswaram
Politics
More people have already voted in Texas than did in 2016 overallMore people have already voted in Texas than did in 2016 overall
Politics

Texas has historically had among the lowest levels of voter turnout nationwide.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
If the Supreme Court decides the election, it will likely all come down to Brett KavanaughIf the Supreme Court decides the election, it will likely all come down to Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

Welcome to the Bad Place.

By Ian Millhiser
Technology
Facebook glitch blocks certain political ads, raising new questions about transparencyFacebook glitch blocks certain political ads, raising new questions about transparency
Technology

The company says it has mostly fixed the “technical problems” that prevented some Biden and Trump ads from running.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Politics
Trump may try to steal the election. Americans may have to take to the streets.Trump may try to steal the election. Americans may have to take to the streets.
Politics

An expert on nonviolent civil resistance talks about when protests work, how they work, and when they become necessary.

By Sean Illing
Technology
Silicon Valley is spending millions more for Joe Biden than it did for Hillary ClintonSilicon Valley is spending millions more for Joe Biden than it did for Hillary Clinton
Technology

New numbers show just how much tech is spending to get rid of Trump.

By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
Support for Trump is tearing apart Vietnamese American families
Politics

48 percent of polled Vietnamese American voters say they prefer Trump to Biden.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Nate Silver on why 2020 isn’t 2016Nate Silver on why 2020 isn’t 2016
Podcast
Politics

The FiveThirtyEight founder on polling error, Trump’s chances, and the possibility of an electoral crisis.

By Ezra Klein
Black voter turnout was down in 2016. This time looks to be different.
Politics

For many Black Americans, the best way to fight a pandemic and systemic racism is to vote.

By Sean Collins
Politics
Polls show Trump is losing ground where the coronavirus is surgingPolls show Trump is losing ground where the coronavirus is surging
Politics

Will the latest Covid-19 wave seal Trump’s fate in the election?

By Julia Belluz
Young Latinx voters could be the ones who finally flip Arizona
Politics

“This is a chance for us to say, ‘Not in our state. We’re not letting this happen anymore.’”

By Li Zhou
Georgia’s two super-competitive Senate races, explained
The stakes of the Senate, explained

There’s a chance both of Georgia’s Senate races could be decided next year.

By Ella Nilsen
How Trump could win the 2020 election through the Electoral College
Explainers

It’s not the most likely scenario. But it’s not impossible.

By Andrew Prokop