Trump's Rural Voter Strategy Didn't Pay Off In Every State
One Trump campaign strategy was to get a large rural turnout to offset expected losses in cities. That strategy failed in the longtime GOP stronghold of Arizona.
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2020 Election Trend: Voters Liberalize State Drug Laws
Oregonians voted to become the first state to decriminalize the personal possession of illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and methamphetamine. The measures passed by a wide margin.
Historic $14 Billion Spent In Presidential And Congressional Races
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ami Copeland, former deputy national finance director for Barack Obama's first presidential campaign, about record-breaking fundraising for Tuesday's election.
Another Black Eye For Polling Industry, Media That Rely On It
Nearly all election polls forecasted a blue wave. But when that failed to materialize, pollsters looked foolish — and the news organizations they partner with lost credibility too.
Trump Campaign Targets Vote Totals In 3 Battleground States
The Trump campaign wants certain mail-in ballots not to be counted in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, it wants counting stopped until its observers get more access. And it wants a recount in Wisconsin.
News Brief: Ballot Counting Continues In Tight Presidential Race
The winner of the presidential election is still unclear. The Trump campaign wants counting stopped in Michigan until observers get more access. And, the role the economy played in voters' choices.
From Marijuana To Mushrooms, Voters Want Drug Laws Eased
Voters in 2020 push for drug reform. Several states approve marijuana for recreational and medicinal use. Oregon votes to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
Election Got You Stressed? You're Not Alone — Here's 5 Ways To Deal With It
The 2020 U.S. Election brings uncertainty to many during an already uncertain time. Here are five ways to deal with the increased stress.
Biden Wins Michigan, Per The AP, Putting Him 6 Electoral Votes From Presidency
Joe Biden now has 16 additional electoral votes in his column. In one of the biggest upsets of the 2016 election, Trump won Michigan by just under 11,000 votes.
Across America, Newspaper Front Pages Reflect A History Still Being Written
What does an editor do when the newspaper is going to print and the presidential winner is still undetermined? You reflect the nation's anxiety.