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2020 Presidential Election

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

Politics
One pollster’s explanation for why the polls got it wrongOne pollster’s explanation for why the polls got it wrong
Politics

The kind of people who answer polls are really weird, and it’s ruining polling.

By Dylan Matthews
Money
The songs that made America dance in the streets this weekendThe songs that made America dance in the streets this weekend
Money

After Trump’s loss, “FDT” and “Party in the USA” became unofficial anthems of the election.

By Melinda Fakuade
Technology
Is social media ready for a Covid-19 vaccine?Is social media ready for a Covid-19 vaccine?
Technology

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are bracing for more misinformation.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Culture
Election week memes turned the 2020 presidential race into K-pop-style fandomElection week memes turned the 2020 presidential race into K-pop-style fandom
Culture

Joe Biden and a bevy of swing states starred in remixes, fanvids, and edits — or “fancams,” if you prefer.

By Aja Romano
Here’s how Biden could undo Trump’s deregulation agenda
System Failure

Biden could use Trump’s playbook to reverse his regulatory moves on pollution, worker safety, health care, and more.

By Sarah Kleiner
Climate
The world’s strongmen are silent so far on Joe Biden’s election winThe world’s strongmen are silent so far on Joe Biden’s election win
Climate

Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, and other autocrats are holding off on congratulating Biden.

By Jariel Arvin
What Trump can do during his lame-duck session
Politics

With pardons, executive orders, hirings, and firings, Trump’s final months in office could look a lot like his presidency.

By Rani Molla
Politics
Biden’s plan to fix Trump’s global mess, explained in 600 wordsBiden’s plan to fix Trump’s global mess, explained in 600 words
Politics

It’s now Biden’s job to help stitch back together the world Trump helped tear apart.

By Alex Ward
Covid-19
The Biden transition team announced 13 coronavirus advisersThe Biden transition team announced 13 coronavirus advisers
Covid-19

Biden is bringing on some of Trump’s toughest Covid-19 critics as advisers. They’re all scientists, doctors, and public health experts.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The problem with exit poll takes, explainedThe problem with exit poll takes, explained
Politics

You know how the regular polls were wrong? Exit polls are much worse.

By Matthew Yglesias
2020 House election live results
Politics

Democrats have kept the House, but some races have yet to be called. Follow the vote count here.

By Dylan Scott and German Lopez
House Democrats will keep their majority for two more years
Politics

Democrats will keep the House. But Republicans had a better showing than expected.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
GOP lawmakers are refusing to acknowledge the reality that Biden won the electionGOP lawmakers are refusing to acknowledge the reality that Biden won the election
Politics

Many Republicans are still backing Trump to the bitter end.

By Katelyn Burns
Joe Biden has won. Here’s what comes next.
Politics

Biden will have to overcome a surging pandemic, an economic crisis, and a hostile Republican Party.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Biden plans on swiftly rolling back some Trump policies with executive ordersBiden plans on swiftly rolling back some Trump policies with executive orders
Politics

Biden’s planned executive actions lay out his early presidential agenda. But a likely Republican Senate would still limit sweeping action.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The Trump legal team’s failed Four Seasons press conference, explainedThe Trump legal team’s failed Four Seasons press conference, explained
Politics

The bizarre venue overshadowed Rudy Giuliani’s conspiracy-theory-laden election rant, providing a poetic stage for the end of Trump’s presidency.

By Katelyn Burns
Video
Can Trump steal the election?Can Trump steal the election?
Play
Video

Republicans’ election-related lawsuits don’t amount to much. But the future of election law under the new US Supreme Court is a different story.

By Laura Bult
Culture
Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue was shrewd and political — but more chill than expectedDave Chappelle’s SNL monologue was shrewd and political — but more chill than expected
Culture

Chappelle’s SNL monologue included a KKK joke, an AIDS quip, and a lit cigarette.

By Aja Romano
Culture
SNL’s cold open took some parting shots at Donald TrumpSNL’s cold open took some parting shots at Donald Trump
Culture

After four years of Trump spoofs, the show tackled Biden’s victory without much inspiration.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Joe Biden in victory speech: “Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end”
Politics

The president-elect’s acceptance speech was a call to unite America.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sent a strong message with her all-white suitVice President-elect Kamala Harris sent a strong message with her all-white suit
Politics

Harris wore all white for her victory speech, honoring suffragists.

By Sean Collins
Kamala Harris: “I may be the first woman to hold this office. But I won’t be the last.”
Politics

Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech is historic.

By Constance Grady
Technology
Silicon Valley leaders celebrate the Biden win — and send a message to TrumpSilicon Valley leaders celebrate the Biden win — and send a message to Trump
Technology

The implicit message: Election results are in, and Biden won.

By Theodore Schleifer
2020 Presidential Election
Trump is attempting a coup in plain sightTrump is attempting a coup in plain sight
2020 Presidential Election

How do we cover it when it’s happening here?

By Ezra Klein
World leaders react to Biden’s win as Americans take to the streets in celebration
Politics

European and allied leaders didn’t wait for President Trump to concede.

By Kainaz Amaria and Katelyn Burns
Politics
Democrats capture Georgia US House seat held by Republicans since 1995Democrats capture Georgia US House seat held by Republicans since 1995
Politics

Carolyn Bourdeaux pulls off a surprising upset in Atlanta’s suburbs.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The US broke voting records in a pandemicThe US broke voting records in a pandemic
Play
Politics

This is how it felt to vote in 2020.

By Valerie Lapinski
Politics
Joe Biden reacts to his presidential victory: “It’s time for America to unite and to heal”Joe Biden reacts to his presidential victory: “It’s time for America to unite and to heal”
Politics

Biden is set to give a victory speech on Saturday evening after multiple outlets called the race.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump has rejected media calls of a Joe Biden victoryTrump has rejected media calls of a Joe Biden victory
Politics

In a statement, the president accused Biden of “rushing to falsely pose as the winner,” vowing a legal challenge.

By Katelyn Burns
The Gray Area
How Joe Biden changed, and changed, and changed — and made it to the White HouseHow Joe Biden changed, and changed, and changed — and made it to the White House
Podcast
The Gray Area

Joe Biden, explained.

By Ezra Klein
Trump’s Covid-19 disaster will likely get worse before Biden takes office
Future Perfect

Biden’s victory comes too late to stop a Covid-19 surge this fall and winter.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why so many young people showed up on Election DayWhy so many young people showed up on Election Day
Politics

Young voter turnout surged in response to key issues like the pandemic, racism, and climate change.

By Lili Pike
Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman to become vice president
Features

Harris is also the first Black person and first South Asian American person to be elected to the role.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The White House is dealing with another Covid-19 outbreakThe White House is dealing with another Covid-19 outbreak
Politics

Five people have tested positive, including chief of staff Mark Meadows, as the US sees record daily case counts.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, who left the Democratic Party to back Trump, wins reelectionRep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, who left the Democratic Party to back Trump, wins reelection
Politics

The now-Republican Congress member won a second term.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Joe Biden didn’t claim victory on Friday — but he urged Americans to be patientJoe Biden didn’t claim victory on Friday — but he urged Americans to be patient
Politics

The president-elect expressed confidence in the democratic process and that a consensus would emerge that he is the winner.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why networks haven’t yet called Pennsylvania for BidenWhy networks haven’t yet called Pennsylvania for Biden
Politics

Biden’s lead has been expanding. But only one election analyst group has called the race.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Joe Biden breaks record for most votes ever in a presidential electionJoe Biden breaks record for most votes ever in a presidential election
Politics

Biden has broken the votes record set by Obama in 2008.

By Anna North
Culture
These memes want Democrats and Republicans to be friends. Good luck!These memes want Democrats and Republicans to be friends. Good luck!
Culture

The backlash to these popular election memes suggests none of us are ready to “try to get along.”

By Aja Romano
Technology
YouTube is awash with election misinformation — and it isn’t taking it downYouTube is awash with election misinformation — and it isn’t taking it down
Technology

Videos questioning the election results are racking up hundreds of thousands of views.

By Rebecca Heilweil