Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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December 15, 2020 5:57 AM

Russia's Putin congratulates Biden on winning U.S. election

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out.

by The Associated Press

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December 15, 2020 4:00 AM

Poll: Despite record turnout, 80 million Americans didn't vote. Here's why

Nonvoters are disengaged and don't believe politics can make a difference in their lives. They are also more likely to be Latino, younger, make less money and have lower levels of education.

by Domenico Montanaro

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December 14, 2020 9:11 PM

With Electoral College vote, more Republicans recognize Biden as president-elect

A new wave of senators are finally acknowledging what has been clear for weeks: that Joe Biden is president-elect. Even with the formal affirmation of the election outcome, many holdouts remain.

by Claudia Grisales

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December 14, 2020 4:27 PM

Electoral College affirms Biden victory as Trump continues baseless challenges

Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden hoped the milestone would end President Trump's false allegations of widespread fraud and unsuccessful attempts to overturn the results — but that is unlikely.

by Miles Parks

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December 14, 2020 4:04 PM

'Democracy prevailed': Biden aims to unify divided nation

President-elect Joe Biden told Americans on Monday that “democracy prevailed” as electors nationwide cast votes affirming his victory in last month’s election, saying the country's governing principles were “pushed, tested, threatened” but did not crumble.

by The Associated Press

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December 14, 2020 1:45 PM

Minnesota casts 10 electoral votes for Biden and Harris ticket

Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes for president and vice president Monday after defeating Donald Trump and Mike Pence by more than 233,000 votes in the state in November.

by Brian Bakst

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December 14, 2020 12:48 PM

Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Trump election lawsuit

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state.

by The Associated Press

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December 14, 2020 7:07 AM

Minnesota Capitol stirs with COVID-19 relief deal, electors

Minnesota’s Electoral College members meet to send the state’s 10 votes Joe Biden’s way. Later, state lawmakers convene to vote on an aid package tied to COVID-19 fallout.

by Brian Bakst

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December 14, 2020 4:00 AM

What you need to know as electors across the country vote for president

Typically, the Electoral College vote is broadly overlooked. But because of President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election, every step is being closely watched and analyzed.

by Barbara Sprunt