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2020 Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2020

Explainers
An extremely conservative judge just rejected an effort to disenfranchise 127,000 votersAn extremely conservative judge just rejected an effort to disenfranchise 127,000 voters
Explainers

Judge Andrew Hanen is one of the most right-wing judges in the country. Even he thought this lawsuit could not fly.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Boarded-up stores are another sign of election anxietyBoarded-up stores are another sign of election anxiety
Politics

Businesses across the country are bracing for the possibility of violence in an already volatile year.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Trump just ended HealthCare.gov in GeorgiaTrump just ended HealthCare.gov in Georgia
Politics

On election eve, the Trump administration is still working to roll back Obamacare.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Voting in person is roughly as safe as going to the grocery storeVoting in person is roughly as safe as going to the grocery store
Politics

Is it safe to vote in person? Experts say yes — with a few conditions.

By Dylan Scott
Help is not on the way
Politics

The near-term plan for the US economy is that there is no plan.

By Emily Stewart
Video
Millions of Americans can’t pay rentMillions of Americans can’t pay rent
Play
Video

The eviction crisis, explained.

By Liz Scheltens
Politics
If Trump won’t concede, these activists have a planIf Trump won’t concede, these activists have a plan
Politics

Groups like the Movement for Black Lives, the Sunrise Movement, and the Women’s March are ready for November 4.

By Anna North
Politics
Immigration is no longer a winning issue for TrumpImmigration is no longer a winning issue for Trump
Politics

Trump ran on immigration in 2016. His focus has shifted to maintaining “law and order.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Black Lives Matter activists plan to organize even harder after the election — no matter who winsBlack Lives Matter activists plan to organize even harder after the election — no matter who wins
Politics

Activists from Portland to Philadelphia plan to keep fighting for change for as long as it takes.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Final presidential polls for Michigan show a healthy lead for BidenFinal presidential polls for Michigan show a healthy lead for Biden
Politics

Michigan gave Trump a crucial win in 2016. Polls continue to indicate this election could be different.

By Aja Romano
Technology
The long-term consequences of Trump’s conspiracy theory campaignThe long-term consequences of Trump’s conspiracy theory campaign
Technology

Trump’s normalization of conspiracy theories could pose a lasting threat to our democracy.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Why the vote count early on election night could be misleadingWhy the vote count early on election night could be misleading
Politics

The potential “red” and “blue” mirages, briefly explained.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Final Pennsylvania presidential polls have Biden winning the pivotal swing stateFinal Pennsylvania presidential polls have Biden winning the pivotal swing state
Politics

Pollsters found Trump would need a repeat of 2016’s surprise results to win the state again.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Trump’s possible election night plan: Claim victory before enough votes are countedTrump’s possible election night plan: Claim victory before enough votes are counted
Politics

The president has spent months depicting mail-in votes, which will take time to count, as fraudulent.

By Aja Romano
Money
People are creating self-care plans to make Election Day more bearablePeople are creating self-care plans to make Election Day more bearable
Money

To cope with election stress, some are limiting social media use, booking therapy appointments, and bingeing Netflix shows.

By Terry Nguyen