NPR special report: Voting in America

A woman wears a mask and opens a lime green case.
Election specialist Nikki Lahr inspects some of the equipment on Oct. 6 that will go out to more than 60 polling places across Stearns County for the upcoming November election.
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In an hour-long special report, NPR explores an extraordinary electoral season that’s coincided with the global pandemic.

With early voting now underway, hosts Scott Detrow and Juana Summers report on how to navigate unprecedented challenges to casting a ballot this year.

We’ll also hear about long-existing impediments to voting and how they’ve been exacerbated this year.

And we’ll help listeners prepare for Nov. 3, with some tips on avoiding misinformation as the votes are counted.

Have questions leading up to the Election Day? #AskMPRNews. We want to hear your stories, too. #TellMPRNews what is motivating you to get out and vote this year.

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