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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    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
    Politics
    Thursday evening update: Where the presidential race standsThursday evening update: Where the presidential race stands
    Politics

    Joe Biden is drawing closer in both Pennsylvania and Georgia.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Thursday midday update: The latest news with the presidential vote countThursday midday update: The latest news with the presidential vote count
    Politics

    The count continued to trend toward Biden in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia — but we don’t yet know whether it will be enough for him.

    By Andrew Prokop
    What we’ve learned from the vote count of the presidential race Wednesday
    Explainers

    For Biden, Pennsylvania looks good, but Arizona isn’t a sure thing.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The election is close, but Biden’s prospects look better than Trump’sThe election is close, but Biden’s prospects look better than Trump’s
    Politics

    Trump still could win, but Biden appears to have the edge.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What we know — and don’t know — about the presidential election results so farWhat we know — and don’t know — about the presidential election results so far
    Politics

    Most swing states still have not been called.

    By Andrew Prokop
    How to follow the results on election night
    Explainers

    Poll closing times in key states, and what to expect from the count.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Where Biden and Trump stand in the final presidential election pollsWhere Biden and Trump stand in the final presidential election polls
    Explainers

    Biden is the favorite. But Trump’s path to victory has not been entirely ruled out.

    By Andrew Prokop
    How long it could take to count the vote this year, explained
    Explainers

    Some swing states are expected to tally results relatively quickly. Others ... not so much.

    By Andrew Prokop
    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