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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2020

Politics
Hispanic voters helped decide the election — and not just in Miami-DadeHispanic voters helped decide the election — and not just in Miami-Dade
Politics

The contests in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Wisconsin also hinged on Hispanic voters.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Chris Hayes and Ezra Klein process this wild electionChris Hayes and Ezra Klein process this wild election
Podcast
Politics

The MSNBC host discusses the problems with the polls, the future of democracy, and Trump’s surprising inroads with Latino voters.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Live results: Nevada renewable energy ballot initiativeLive results: Nevada renewable energy ballot initiative
Politics

Voters could require the state’s electricity supplies to shift to 50 percent renewable energy by 2030.

By David Roberts
Politics
Live results: Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehoodLive results: Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood
Politics

Puerto Rico’s statehood referendum isn’t binding, but proponents hope to pressure Congress into action.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Puerto Ricans have voted in favor of statehood. Now it’s up to Congress.Puerto Ricans have voted in favor of statehood. Now it’s up to Congress.
Politics

Congress hasn’t taken steps to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters staves off a strong challenger to keep his Senate seatMichigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters staves off a strong challenger to keep his Senate seat
Politics

Peters’s seat was considered a must-keep for Democrats.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Donald Trump is trying to steal the 2020 election. America is ignoring him.Donald Trump is trying to steal the 2020 election. America is ignoring him.
Politics

Something noteworthy — and oddly hopeful — about the 2020 election: People are ignoring Trump’s antics.

By Alex Ward
Technology
What’s really going on with the mail-in ballots the US Postal Service can’t traceWhat’s really going on with the mail-in ballots the US Postal Service can’t trace
Technology

The case of the supposed 300,000 missing mail-in ballots isn’t what it seems.

By Jason Del Rey
Money
“Mentally I am not in a good place”: Students struggle with school amid election anxiety“Mentally I am not in a good place”: Students struggle with school amid election anxiety
Money

The pandemic was already straining students’ ability to learn. Now, they’re distracted by the election.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Colorado voters approve compact seeking to neutralize the Electoral CollegeColorado voters approve compact seeking to neutralize the Electoral College
Politics

The National Popular Vote compact scores a win.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump: Stop counting the votes! Pennsylvania’s AG: Nope.Trump: Stop counting the votes! Pennsylvania’s AG: Nope.
Politics

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official, promises his state will count all its 2020 election votes.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump made gains with Black voters in some states. Here’s why.Trump made gains with Black voters in some states. Here’s why.
Politics

With disinformation and economic promises, Trump lobbied hard for the Black vote in the final days of the campaign.

By Sean Collins
Politics
The number of trans state lawmakers nearly doubled Tuesday nightThe number of trans state lawmakers nearly doubled Tuesday night
Politics

These trans lawmakers won key victories — and historic firsts.

By Anna North
Politics
Republican Tony Gonzales has won retiring Rep. Will Hurd’s seat in TexasRepublican Tony Gonzales has won retiring Rep. Will Hurd’s seat in Texas
Politics

Democrats had identified the district as a target this year.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Election Day fears of voter intimidation largely didn’t come to passElection Day fears of voter intimidation largely didn’t come to pass
Politics

There were isolated incidents across the country, but far from what some feared.

By Jen Kirby