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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    The US is entering the “most deadly phase” of the coronavirus pandemic, top Trump adviser warnsThe US is entering the “most deadly phase” of the coronavirus pandemic, top Trump adviser warns
    Politics

    Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, issued a blunt memo to officials about America’s Covid-19 crisis.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Why countries interfere in electionsWhy countries interfere in elections
    Explainers

    An expert explains the history of world powers’ interventions in elections.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Why a top democracy watchdog has its eyes on the US electionWhy a top democracy watchdog has its eyes on the US election
    Politics

    “There is this sense that we are other from one another.”

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Here’s how to check if your ballot was received and acceptedHere’s how to check if your ballot was received and accepted
    Politics

    It’s too late to vote by mail, but here are some tips if you’ve already sent your ballot back.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Why the vote count early on election night could be misleadingWhy the vote count early on election night could be misleading
    Politics

    The potential “red” and “blue” mirages, briefly explained.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Still haven’t voted? Don’t send your ballot by mail.Still haven’t voted? Don’t send your ballot by mail.
    Politics

    The deadline has passed to safely mail your ballot. Here’s what to do if you still need to vote.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Your voting precinct might have a poll watcher. Here’s what to know.Your voting precinct might have a poll watcher. Here’s what to know.
    Explainers

    Trump’s rhetoric has intensified fears around voter intimidation.

    By Jen Kirby
    Technology
    Early voting in 2020 has already exceeded all of 2016’s early votesEarly voting in 2020 has already exceeded all of 2016’s early votes
    Technology

    More than 51 million people have already voted early in 2020, surpassing 2016’s overall early vote total.

    By Jen Kirby and Rani Molla
    4 winners and 5 losers from the last Biden-Trump debate
    Politics

    Joe Biden was a winner — as was moderator Kristen Welker.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 7 more
    Politics
    US intelligence officials say Iran and Russia obtained voter registration information to interfere in electionUS intelligence officials say Iran and Russia obtained voter registration information to interfere in election
    Politics

    Iran is behind intimidating emails sent to some Democratic voters, officials say.

    By Jen Kirby

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