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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2020

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
Culture
Who is Gritty, and why is he Donald Trump’s mortal enemy?Who is Gritty, and why is he Donald Trump’s mortal enemy?
Culture

With Trump’s electoral hopes foundering on the shores of Philadelphia, the hockey mascot takes center stage.

By Emily St. James
Politics
The Trump campaign’s allegations of election fraud are a bunch of nonsenseThe Trump campaign’s allegations of election fraud are a bunch of nonsense
Politics

Even Fox News isn’t really buying it.

By Aaron Rupar
The Gray Area
Stacey Abrams on minority rule, voting rights, and the future of democracyStacey Abrams on minority rule, voting rights, and the future of democracy
Podcast
The Gray Area

In 2020, democracy is on the ballot.

By Ezra Klein