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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Explainers
    Trump’s attempt to overturn the election result is ramping up. Here’s what comes next.Trump’s attempt to overturn the election result is ramping up. Here’s what comes next.
    Explainers

    Watch the state certifications, the state legislatures, and the courts.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    What Bill Barr’s memo and Mitch McConnell’s speech mean for the electionWhat Bill Barr’s memo and Mitch McConnell’s speech mean for the election
    Explainers

    Top Republicans are starting to sound somewhat sympathetic to Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of fraud. But how far will it go?

    By Andrew Prokop
    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
    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
    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