The state had a relatively problem-free vote Tuesday, and likely another record turnout, but there are still ways to improve the way we cast ballots.
Election 2020
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Analysis: Trump’s election diatribe shocking, yet unsurprising
When President Trump stepped to the podium in the White House and attempted to undermine the election, he triggering fresh anxiety about prospects for a peaceful transition of power.
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House Democrats blame losses on polls, message, even Trump
Expectations for big wins came crashing down with a stark reversal of gains in Trump country.
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Presidential election exposes America’s ‘perilous’ divides
Whoever emerges as the winner, that division ensures that the next president will face significant gridlock in Congress, skepticism about the integrity of the vote and an agitated electorate increasingly divided by race, education and geography.
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Counties with worst virus surges overwhelmingly voted Trump
Most were rural counties in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin – the kinds of areas that often have lower rates of adherence to social distancing, mask-wearing and other public health measures.
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Trump emerges to make false claims of tainted election, and networks pull the plug
The president delivers remarks at the White House in which he renews his unfounded claims that Democrats are trying to ‘steal’ the election from him.
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Republicans break with Trump over his claims of victory and his push to halt count
The comments by the Republican lawmakers and other party leaders are rare, public rebukes as Trump attempts to falsely declare victory in the presidential race.
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Election officials in last key states grow worried by threats and protesters
While the pro-Trump protests have not been violent or very large, local officials were distressed and concerned by the relentless accusations and they fear for their staffers’ safety.
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More than 150,000 ballots caught in postal facilities missed Election Day deadline
U.S. Postal Service, which had said it was doing daily sweeps for misplaced ballots, acknowledged Thursday that thousands had not been processed in time.
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This election shattered Maine records for voter participation
The previous record was set during the last presidential election, in 2016.