Election Day

COVID-19 Surge Ahead Of Election Day Creates Concerns For Polling Places

“We can’t afford to have Election Day serve as a superspreading event across the state and country," one Iowa official said.
By Ryan J. Foley, AP

Early Voting Offers Only A Few Clues

Could the unprecedented number of Americans voting early mean a Democratic surge giving way to a Republican surge on Election Day?
By Nicholas Riccardi and Angeliki Kastanis, AP

How This Woman Is Prepping People For The Worst-Case Scenarios At The Polls

Activist Ría Thompson-Washington is training people to de-escalate tensions at polling sites so that voting in 2020 can be simple and safe.
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Nancy Pelosi: All Trump SCOTUS Justices Should Recuse From Election Decisions

“I don’t trust the Supreme Court one bit," the House Speaker said.
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Four Years Later: Trump’s Effect On Racism In The U.S.

How has President Donald Trump shifted the fight for racial equality in the U.S.? Emory University Professors Carol Anderson and Andra Gillespie and HuffPost’s own Rowaida Abdelaziz reflect on the effect of a Trump presidency.
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U.S. Voters Worried About Violence And Their Safety At The Polls

Anxious Americans are concerned after months filled with disease and unrest that Election Day may become a flashpoint.
By Laurie Kellman, AP

Over 1,000 Faith Leaders Call For A 'Free And Fair Election'

The multi-faith group called on public officials to commit to a peaceful transition of power or continuation of leadership based on legitimate election results.
By Elana Schor, AP

Trump, Biden Try Rallying Their Supporters In Key Must-Win States

With just 10 days to go, Trump and Biden are pleading with their supporters to help them — particularly in several key states.
By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and Will Weissert, AP

Trump And Biden Lawyers Bracing For White House Legal Battle

Both presidential candidates have built massive legal operations readying for a bitterly disputed race that may land at the Supreme Court.
By Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker, AP

Why Isn't Election Day A National Holiday In The U.S.?

In many other democracies around the world, national elections are held on the weekend or are a federal holiday. Could that ever happen in the U.S.?
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