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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for October 2020

Politics
The Supreme Court just let the Trump administration shut down the census earlyThe Supreme Court just let the Trump administration shut down the census early
Politics

Low-income people and minorities are now more likely to go uncounted.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
North Korea has unveiled new weapons, showing Trump failed to tame its nuclear programNorth Korea has unveiled new weapons, showing Trump failed to tame its nuclear program
Politics

North Korea has become a stronger nuclear power on Trump’s watch.

By Alex Ward
The 2020 election calendar
Whose vote counts?

A full schedule of all the key dates in the 2020 presidential election: debates, conventions, and more.

By Cameron Peters, Hannah Brown and 1 more
Politics
Amy Coney Barrett refused to say if Trump can delay the election. The correct answer is he can’t.Amy Coney Barrett refused to say if Trump can delay the election. The correct answer is he can’t.
Politics

The question has an easy, straightforward answer. Barrett didn’t provide it.

By Aaron Rupar
Whose vote counts?
Want to vote in 2020? Do it early.Want to vote in 2020? Do it early.
Whose vote counts?

A realist’s guide to voting — by mail or in person — this election season.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Listen to Vox podcasts on the 2020 electionListen to Vox podcasts on the 2020 election
Politics

A collection of our best podcast episodes on the presidential race.

Politics
Trump resuming pandemic rallies shows how little he’s learned about the coronavirusTrump resuming pandemic rallies shows how little he’s learned about the coronavirus
Politics

Even Anthony Fauci isn’t pulling punches about how irresponsible the rallies are from a public health standpoint.

By Aaron Rupar
A former Republican could win the Kansas Senate race for the Democrats
The stakes of the Senate, explained

Barbara Bollier is making the Kansas Senate race more competitive than many imagined.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
The stakes of the Senate, explained
The Vox Senate interview: Barbara Bollier is making the Kansas Senate race competitive for DemocratsThe Vox Senate interview: Barbara Bollier is making the Kansas Senate race competitive for Democrats
The stakes of the Senate, explained

Bollier, a former Republican, is running primarily on affordable health care and expanding Medicaid.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
Mark Zuckerberg is spending millions like never before to overhaul a landmark tax law
Technology

The billionaire Facebook founder is making the most expensive electoral play of his career to allow higher property taxes on California businesses.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
New national polls are disastrous for Trump — and state polls aren’t much betterNew national polls are disastrous for Trump — and state polls aren’t much better
Politics

Joe Biden’s polling lead has gotten huge. But Trump could still make up a lot of ground.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Jaime Harrison’s record-breaking fundraising haul, briefly explainedJaime Harrison’s record-breaking fundraising haul, briefly explained
Politics

Harrison raised $57 million last quarter for his race against Lindsey Graham.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump’s latest White House event put some of the nation’s most vulnerable people at riskTrump’s latest White House event put some of the nation’s most vulnerable people at risk
Politics

Black and brown Trump supporters gathered to hear Trump speak just days after he was hospitalized for Covid-19.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Trump used his first speech post-hospitalization to make a pitch to Black votersTrump used his first speech post-hospitalization to make a pitch to Black voters
Politics

In a brief 15-minute speech, he touted his support for law enforcement and investment in Black-owned businesses.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Chris Christie leaves the hospital after a week of Covid-19 treatmentChris Christie leaves the hospital after a week of Covid-19 treatment
Politics

The former New Jersey governor likely contracted the virus at a White House reception for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

By Katelyn Burns