Election 2020: Updates from The Washington Post

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It’s not over yet Nov 04, 2020

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On "Post Reports," as the nation waits to find out the results of the election, we hear what it's like to report the news in this moment of uncertainty.

The citizen’s guide to election night Nov 03, 2020

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From Kenosha, Wis., to Greenville, N.C., voters are anxiously heading to the polls on the last day of the 2020 general election. How voters have navigated the process of casting a ballot this year. And what to watch for on this election night.

Trump and Biden focus on the North, but the South could determine an early winner Nov 03, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast: The focus of the candidates’ time has largely shifted northward.

The year of the voter Nov 02, 2020

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How a chaotic year resulted in sky-high voter turnout. And, how Democrats are trying to win back rural votes in the Midwest.

Biden plans to pick a very diverse Cabinet if he wins Nov 02, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast: intense jockeying is underway in Washington for jobs in a potential Biden administration.

Will our democracy survive this election? Oct 30, 2020

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From "Post Reports" – The decline of democracy in the United States. Lessons from 150 books about President Trump and his time in office. And, the rise of Sarah Cooper.

Appeals court panel rules Minnesota must set aside ballots received after Election Day Oct 30, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast: The 8th Circuit ruled last night that the state of Minnesota must set aside ballots received after Election Day.

Q-tips, generators and a prayer: How to run an election Oct 29, 2020

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Chris Anderson is a Florida election official. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 3, he has been trying to administer an election safely, securely and as smoothly as possible. The tools of his trade: 101,000 Q-tips from a local Dollar Tree, a phone constantly pinging with text messages, and an election supervisor’s prayer that begs, “We don’t care who wins — just don’t let it be

Democrats in Pennsylvania and North Carolina claim key wins at the Supreme Court Oct 29, 2020

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On "The Daily 202" podcast: The Supreme Court last night allowed extended periods for receiving mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

Can we trust polling in battleground states? Oct 28, 2020

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A snapshot of what’s happening in key battleground states. And, what we can and can’t learn from polling.