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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for April 2020

Many world leaders have seen double-digit polling surges amid coronavirus. Trump isn’t one of them.
Politics

How Trump’s coronavirus response is hurting him in the polls.

By Roge Karma
Explainers
A sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden has ignited a firestorm of controversyA sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden has ignited a firestorm of controversy
Explainers

A woman says Biden assaulted her in 1993 and has filed a criminal complaint.

By Anna North
Politics
Justin Amash just announced an exploratory committee for a bid for the White HouseJustin Amash just announced an exploratory committee for a bid for the White House
Politics

The only conservative to vote for impeachment will examine seeking the Libertarian Party nomination.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for presidentHillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for president
Politics

Clinton made her endorsement during Biden’s virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon.

By Li Zhou
Politics
New York is the first state to cancel a presidential primary over coronavirus concernsNew York is the first state to cancel a presidential primary over coronavirus concerns
Politics

New York has canceled its June 23 presidential primary, but congressional and state primaries will continue.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Polls show Biden leading Trump in most battleground statesPolls show Biden leading Trump in most battleground states
Politics

Trump is hogging the spotlight, but it might not be helping him.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
“I’m being forced to choose between my health and my job”: Georgia’s controversial reopening plan, explained“I’m being forced to choose between my health and my job”: Georgia’s controversial reopening plan, explained
Politics

Georgia’s governor is determined to reopen the state’s economy, ready or not.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
A Texas court battle could decide if millions are disenfranchised during the pandemicA Texas court battle could decide if millions are disenfranchised during the pandemic
Politics

The state attorney general is threatening criminal prosecutions against pro-voting activists.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Joe Biden racks up another big endorsement: Elizabeth WarrenJoe Biden racks up another big endorsement: Elizabeth Warren
Politics

Warren announced she’s backing Biden after Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama did the same.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for presidentBarack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Politics

Obama: “I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden’s coronavirus response garners mixed reviews from DemocratsJoe Biden’s coronavirus response garners mixed reviews from Democrats
Politics

While some think he’s kept too low a profile, others see him drawing a solid contrast with Trump.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Wisconsin primary election: April 7, 2020Wisconsin primary election: April 7, 2020
Politics

Wisconsin’s April 7 election is still on despite public health warnings over the coronavirus.

By Vox Staff
Politics
How Joe Biden won over Bernie Sanders — and the Democratic PartyHow Joe Biden won over Bernie Sanders — and the Democratic Party
Politics

Joe Biden and the power of transactional politics.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden: “We need you in the White House”Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden: “We need you in the White House”
Politics

“I’m going to need you,” Biden said. “Not just to win the campaign, but to govern.”

By Sean Collins
Politics
Thousands of Wisconsin ballots could be thrown out because they don’t have a postmarkThousands of Wisconsin ballots could be thrown out because they don’t have a postmark
Politics

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, but many ballots don’t have a postmark at all.

By Ian Millhiser