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Democrats Spent Big on the Senate. It Didn't Go Well. Nov 05, 2020

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Democrats poured record-setting sums into Senate races around the country but came up short. WSJ's Siobhan Hughes explains why Democrats thought they could win big and what happens with some races still uncalled.

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A Close Election and the Legal Challenges Ahead Nov 04, 2020

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The presidential election is still too close to call in a few crucial swing states. WSJ's Michael Bender explains the state of play and Michael Amon looks ahead to possible legal challenges and recounts.

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Special Election Episode: How the Night Unfolded Nov 04, 2020

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What happened last night? Our reporters took us on the ground with both campaigns as the results came in.

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Election Day in Three Battleground States Nov 03, 2020

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It's Election Day, and all eyes are on the battleground states that will likely decide the next president. WSJ reporters on the ground in Texas, Georgia and Pennsylvania talk about what they're seeing and how voters are feeling.

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California Votes on the Gig Economy Nov 02, 2020

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California is voting on how companies classify gig workers, a measure that has become the most expensive ballot proposition in the state's history. WSJ's Preetika Rana explains what's at stake for companies like Uber and Lyft and why the outcome could matter to drivers and customers everywhere.

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What to Watch for on Election Day Oct 30, 2020

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Election Day is just days away. We talk with veteran WSJ political reporter Catherine Lucey about what to pay attention to as America goes to the polls.

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Covid's Grip on a Rural Hospital Oct 29, 2020

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A small North Dakota hospital system that went months without a coronavirus case is now facing a serious outbreak. We speak with CEO Matt Shahan about how the virus is affecting his hospital and community.

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Tech CEOs Defend Their Efforts to Police Online Content Oct 28, 2020

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Lawmakers questioned the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter over how they shape discourse online. WSJ's Robert McMillan explains why a recent New York Post story about Hunter Biden put the CEOs in the hot seat.

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Trump Versus Biden on the Economy Oct 27, 2020

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President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are approaching a key issue - the economy - in different ways. WSJ's Jon Hilsenrath looks at President Trump's economic record and talks us through both candidates' economic plans.

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Waiting Up Late for Wisconsin Oct 26, 2020

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With a historic number of mail-in ballots in Wisconsin this year, it may take a while before we know who's won the state and, perhaps, the presidency itself. We talk with Wisconsin's chief elections official about how she's preparing.

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