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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2020

Politics
Exit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic falloutExit polls suggest significant polarization about the pandemic and its economic fallout
Politics

The dichotomy between public health and the economy is a false one — but maybe not for Trump voters.

By Julia Belluz
2020 Presidential Election
Black progressive Cori Bush is officially going to CongressBlack progressive Cori Bush is officially going to Congress
2020 Presidential Election

Bush defeated a 10-term Democratic incumbent in a primary earlier this year.

By German Lopez
Politics
Live results for 2 key abortion ballot initiativesLive results for 2 key abortion ballot initiatives
Politics

How Louisiana and Colorado voters decide on their abortion ballot measures could have major effects on Americans outside their states.

By Anna North
Politics
Live results: Ballot initiatives on democracy reformLive results: Ballot initiatives on democracy reform
Politics

Ballot initiatives on ranked-choice voting, neutralizing the Electoral College, and more.

By Kelsey Piper and Ian Millhiser
Politics
Live results for 2020’s criminal justice ballot initiativesLive results for 2020’s criminal justice ballot initiatives
Politics

Voters are being asked whether they want to scale back mass incarceration.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why Democratic hopes were dashed in TexasWhy Democratic hopes were dashed in Texas
Politics

Republicans made strides with Hispanic voters in Texas and kept the state red.

By Dylan Scott
2020 Presidential Election
Election Day was a major rejection of the war on drugsElection Day was a major rejection of the war on drugs
2020 Presidential Election

In every state where marijuana legalization or another drug policy reform was on the ballot, it won.

By German Lopez
Politics
Democrat Tina Smith defeats Jason Lewis to retain Minnesota US Senate seatDemocrat Tina Smith defeats Jason Lewis to retain Minnesota US Senate seat
Politics

Smith will serve a full term in Al Franken’s old seat after defeating Trump-camp Republican Jason Lewis.

By Aaron Rupar
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
Politics
Voter turnout is estimated to be the highest in 120 yearsVoter turnout is estimated to be the highest in 120 years
Politics

The US Elections Project estimates nearly 67 percent turnout — the highest since 1900.

By Rani Molla
Politics
A new generation of Black progressives has been elected to CongressA new generation of Black progressives has been elected to Congress
Politics

Here’s what they want to do next.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
How one little Electoral College vote in Nebraska could be pivotal for Joe BidenHow one little Electoral College vote in Nebraska could be pivotal for Joe Biden
Politics

In a tight race, everything matters — including a single electoral vote from Nebraska.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
The US just left the Paris climate agreementThe US just left the Paris climate agreement
Explainers

Why the presidential election matters so much for global action on climate change.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Voters approve legal marijuana in South DakotaVoters approve legal marijuana in South Dakota
Politics

South Dakota voters just said yes to legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical purposes.

By German Lopez
Politics
Montana just voted to legalize marijuanaMontana just voted to legalize marijuana
Politics

Montana voters just approved two marijuana legalization measures.

By German Lopez