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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2020

Technology
California has rejected a major gig economy reform, leaving workers without employee protectionsCalifornia has rejected a major gig economy reform, leaving workers without employee protections
Technology

In a victory for companies like Uber and Lyft, California will classify ride-hailing drivers as independent contractors.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Politics
Yvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for RepublicansYvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for Republicans
Politics

Herrell defeated Xochitl Torres Small in one of this cycle’s hardest-fought House races.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Sen. Steve Daines wins in Montana, a must-hold seat for RepublicansSen. Steve Daines wins in Montana, a must-hold seat for Republicans
Politics

Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock failed to pull off an upset in Montana and unseat Republican Sen. Steve Daines.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Trump signals he’s counting on the Supreme Court to help him steal the electionTrump signals he’s counting on the Supreme Court to help him steal the election
Politics

As Biden’s potential path to 270 electoral votes becomes clearer, Trump makes clear he doesn’t want all the votes counted.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
Twitter and Facebook both label Trump’s post baselessly asserting that the election is being “stolen”Twitter and Facebook both label Trump’s post baselessly asserting that the election is being “stolen”
Technology

Democrats have worried that Trump would declare a premature victory via social media.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Greg Gianforte flips Montana governorship to RepublicansGreg Gianforte flips Montana governorship to Republicans
Politics

Gianforte, currently Montana’s lone US House member, defeated Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
In election night speech, Biden says he’s “on track” to win the 2020 electionIn election night speech, Biden says he’s “on track” to win the 2020 election
Politics

Biden says he believes he’ll win Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin — and maybe Georgia.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Ben Ray Luján’s win holds New Mexico’s open Senate seat for DemocratsBen Ray Luján’s win holds New Mexico’s open Senate seat for Democrats
Politics

Luján, currently the highest-ranking Latino in the House, will become the fifth Latino senator.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
Republican Joni Ernst wins reelection in Iowa’s crucial Senate raceRepublican Joni Ernst wins reelection in Iowa’s crucial Senate race
Politics

Republican Joni Ernst wins reelection in one of the most important races in determining control of the US Senate.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Live results for Oregon’s drug decriminalization ballot measureLive results for Oregon’s drug decriminalization ballot measure
Politics

Oregon voters have the opportunity to decriminalize all drugs, including heroin and cocaine, this year.

By German Lopez
Politics
Oregon just voted to decriminalize all drugsOregon just voted to decriminalize all drugs
Politics

Oregon voters have taken a big step toward ending the war on drugs.

By German Lopez
Politics
Colorado voters reject 22-week ban on abortionColorado voters reject 22-week ban on abortion
Politics

The state remains one of seven with no gestational limits on the procedure.

By Anna North
Politics
Live results: Florida considers a $15 minimum wageLive results: Florida considers a $15 minimum wage
Politics

Amendment 2 could result in a wage increase for 2.5 million workers in Florida.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Arizona failed to legalize marijuana in 2016. But voters just did it in 2020.Arizona failed to legalize marijuana in 2016. But voters just did it in 2020.
Politics

Arizona voters approved a marijuana legalization measure.

By German Lopez
Politics
Republicans retain a hotly contested Kansas Senate seat as Roger Marshall beats Democrat Barbara BollierRepublicans retain a hotly contested Kansas Senate seat as Roger Marshall beats Democrat Barbara Bollier
Politics

Marshall held off a surprisingly strong Democratic challenge to win the Kansas Senate race.

By Dylan Scott