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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2020

What Biden could still do to fight Covid-19 if there’s a Republican Senate
Future Perfect

Biden won, but his party might not take the Senate. So what can he do to fight the coronavirus?

By German Lopez
Politics
Georgia expects a recount in the coming weeksGeorgia expects a recount in the coming weeks
Politics

Joe Biden currently leads Donald Trump by just 1,585 votes in Georgia.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
David Perdue and Jon Ossoff advance to Georgia Senate runoffDavid Perdue and Jon Ossoff advance to Georgia Senate runoff
Politics

Georgia now has two Senate runoffs that will be decided in January.

By Jerusalem Demsas and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Vote counts from John Lewis’s district came in — and then Georgia tipped to BidenVote counts from John Lewis’s district came in — and then Georgia tipped to Biden
Politics

The legacy of the the late civil rights icon and voting rights advocate lives on through the presidential election.

By Fabiola Cineas
Trump spent years worrying about the stock market only to discover Wall Street doesn’t care if he loses
2020 Presidential Election

Wall Street was fine with a Donald Trump presidency. Turns out it’s good with a Joe Biden presidency, too.

By Emily Stewart
Trump and Biden are within less than 1 percentage point in Georgia. Vox has live results.
Politics

Georgia plans to finish counting ballots on Thursday.

By Li Zhou
Less than a week ago, Trump tried to scrap HealthCare.gov in Georgia. Now he may lose the state.
Politics

Did Obamacare cost Trump Georgia?

By Dylan Scott
Vox live results: Biden wins Pennsylvania
Politics

The state seals Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election.

By Dylan Scott
Why Decision Desk called Pennsylvania, and the presidential race, for Joe Biden
Explainers

“It became pretty obvious that as the remaining votes across the state and in Philadelphia are counted, Biden’s lead will continue to grow.”

By Andrew Prokop
How the press calls elections, explained
Politics

Calling elections is a high-stakes algebra problem. Here’s how it works.

By Dylan Matthews and Kay Steiger
Features
What if Trump refuses to concede the election?What if Trump refuses to concede the election?
Features

President-elect Joe Biden doesn’t have many options to force out Trump.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Police arrest two in alleged plot to attack Philly voting center: What we knowPolice arrest two in alleged plot to attack Philly voting center: What we know
Politics

The men were arrested outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vote counting is taking place.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Joe Biden’s health care plan, explained in 800 wordsJoe Biden’s health care plan, explained in 800 words
Politics

Joe Biden wants to improve Obamacare. Here’s how his plan works.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Key Republicans quickly fall in line behind Trump’s attempt to undermine the electionKey Republicans quickly fall in line behind Trump’s attempt to undermine the election
Politics

Kevin McCarthy, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham have been given another offramp from Trumpism. Again, they’re refusing to take it.

By Aaron Rupar
Features
How to check if your ballot was rejected — and possibly fix it if it wasHow to check if your ballot was rejected — and possibly fix it if it was
Features

In Georgia, the deadline to correct your ballot is Friday, November 6.

By Jen Kirby