What's Changed And What Hasn't This Election Season
On the eve of Election Day, we look at how both presidential campaigns have changed over the last year and what remains unchanged during the race.
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An Update On The State Of The Presidential Race
With one day to go, President Trump looks to repeat his 2016 surprise victory with a surge of Republican votes on Tuesday. Joe Biden's campaign is focused on winning back Pennsylvania for Democrats.
Young Puerto Ricans See Governor's Election As A Chance For A Change
Puerto Ricans will vote for a new governor Tuesday following four years of economic and social turmoil. Many young people see the election as a chance to plot a better path forward.
Former Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate On A Push For Voter Turnout
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Stacey Abrams, former Georgia House minority leader and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, about efforts to get out and protect the vote in her state.
Federal Judge Rules Drive-Through Votes Are Valid In Harris County, Texas
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a lawsuit by a group of Republicans seeking to invalidate more than 100,000 votes in Harris County, Texas. The Texas Supreme Court earlier denied a similar petition.
Federal Judge Dismisses Effort To Throw Out Drive-Through Votes In Houston
The decision means about 127,000 ballots cast by curbside voting in the Houston area will be counted. It follows a similar ruling made by the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday.
Philadelphia Gears Up For Unprecedented Attention To Its Vote Count
President Trump has claimed, with little evidence, the city's election system is corrupt. His critics say the president is trying to suppress turnout. But voters have registered in record numbers.
In 2020, Gubernatorial Elections Are All About COVID-19
The races for governor in Missouri and North Carolina may tell us if the coronavirus can make or break a state leader. Meanwhile, political strategy in Montana has tempered talk of COVID-19.
Anxious On Election Night? Join Mo Willems For A 'Democracy Doodle'
"Any time we express ourselves, that's a form of patriotism," says writer and artist Mo Willems. He'll lead three drawing exercises, each accompanied by a National Symphony Orchestra musician.
In Indian Country, COVID-19 Yet Another Obstacle To Casting A Vote
People who live on America's 326 Indian reservations often have a harder time voting due to bad roads and lack of formal addresses. The pandemic is adding challenges.