2020 Elections
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'It was a failure': House Democrats grapple over surprise 2020 losses

House Democrats, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, responded to the 2020 election results on a caucus call.
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'It was a failure': House Democrats grapple over surprise 2020 losses
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States still in play and what makes them that way
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Trump calls on supporters from Twitter, makes false claims about vote counting

The White House released an official statement that said the president’s comments were about “illegal” votes.” Currently, there has been no evidence of illegal votes or election fraud.
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Trump calls on supporters from Twitter, makes false claims about vote counting
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Election 2020: A look at the Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand

With votes still being counted in the 2020 election, here's a look at where the Trump campaign has filed lawsuits over ballot issues.
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A look at the Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand
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Biden urges patience, expresses confidence he’ll win after votes are counted

Democratic candidate Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday to say that “each ballot must be counted.” He also said he spoke to running mate Kamala Harris about COVID-19 and the economy.
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Biden urges patience, expresses confidence he’ll win after votes are counted
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Nevada still counting ballots, results not expected until the weekend

Democratic candidate Joe Biden is narrowly leading in Nevada, but many ballots remain to be counted, including many in the traditionally Democratic Las Vegas area.
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Nevada still counting ballots, results not expected until the weekend
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President Trump discusses vote counting at the White House

Donald Trump doubled down on how he believes there is fraud in mail-in voting and that he is going forward with suing certain states over “illegal voting.”
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President Trump discusses vote counting at the White House
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Sporadic protests erupt as anxiety grows over presidential vote count

Trump supporters protested at vote-counting stations in Phoenix and Detroit.
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Sporadic protests erupt as anxiety grows over presidential vote count
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Pennsylvania election officials give update on ballot counting

The Pennsylvania secretary of state provided detailed information on how the ballots are being counted as the race becomes close in the state.
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Pennsylvania election officials give update on ballot counting
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Biden campaign expresses optimism on vote counts

ABC News' Rachel Scott breaks down why Joe Biden has a clearer path to victory than Donald Trump.
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Biden campaign expresses optimism on vote counts
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Nate Silver on outstanding ballots in Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania

FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver says he doesn't see a path for President Donald Trump to win in Nevada.
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Nate Silver on outstanding ballots in Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania
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Trump calls for vote counting to stop as path to victory narrows, Biden urges all to 'stay calm'

President Donald Trump is calling for counting to stop while his opponent, Joe Biden, projects patience ahead of a handful of key states releasing new counts Thursday.
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Trump calls for vote counting to stop as Biden urges all Americans to 'stay calm'
November 5, 2020, 9:45 PM

Joe Biden urges calm and patience during vote count

The Democratic presidential candidate addresses Americans, saying to stay calm and be patient, while waiting on election results.
November 5, 2020, 9:45 PM
Joe Biden urges calm and patience during vote count
November 5, 2020, 9:45 PM

Nevada AG gives update on ballot counting, thanks election workers

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford shares that most voters used the mail-in ballot option, and the state used unique bar codes and signature verification to ensure voting accuracy.
November 5, 2020, 9:45 PM
Nevada AG gives update on ballot counting, thanks election workers
November 5, 2020, 9:34 PM

The fate of the Senate likely hinges on Georgia | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

Galen Druke speaks with senior writer Perry Bacon Jr. about how the party that controls the Senate could impact a potential Joe Biden presidency.
November 5, 2020, 9:34 PM
The fate of the Senate likely hinges on Georgia | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
November 5, 2020, 9:29 PM

Marijuana legalization may have influenced Arizona vote

LZ Granderson says love for military families and legalization of marijuana may have benefited Democrats in the Arizona vote; Barbara Comstock says a Joe Biden win would benefit Mitch McConnell.
November 5, 2020, 9:29 PM
Marijuana legalization may have influenced Arizona vote
November 5, 2020, 9:19 PM

How to talk to your kids about the election

Psychologist Jeffrey Gardere provides tips and advice on how to be open and honest with your kids about the election results.
November 5, 2020, 9:19 PM
How to talk to your kids about the election
November 5, 2020, 9:18 PM

Pennsylvania attorney general responds to Trump’s criticism

Attorney General Josh Shapiro details the state’s ballot counting process and addresses the Trump campaign’s claims.
November 5, 2020, 9:18 PM
Pennsylvania attorney general responds to Trump’s criticism
November 5, 2020, 8:35 PM

Senate control hangs in balance with a few races undecided

It's two days after Election Day and control of the Senate is still hanging in the balance with a few races still undecided
November 5, 2020, 8:35 PM
Democrats' Senate drive halted by GOP; key races undecided
November 5, 2020, 8:21 PM

Election 2020 timeline: 11.05.20

The 2020 election of President Trump and former Vice President Biden is still undecided as votes are still being counted across the nation.
November 5, 2020, 8:21 PM
Election 2020 timeline: 11.05.20
November 5, 2020, 8:21 PM

Pennsylvania judge permits campaign observers up-close view of ballot count after Trump complaint

A Pennsylvania judge made the decision after a Trump team complaint.
November 5, 2020, 8:21 PM
Judge permits campaign observers up-close view of ballot count after Trump complaint
November 5, 2020, 7:33 PM

Judge says she will deny Trump campaign effort to cease ballot count in Michigan

Michigan judge to deny plea from Trump campaign to stop processing, counting of absentee ballots there, mainly citing the fact that the counting is already largely done.
November 5, 2020, 7:33 PM
Judge says she will deny Trump campaign effort to cease ballot count in Michigan
November 5, 2020, 7:33 PM

Wisconsin election officials reject Trump campaign's unsubstantiated ballot claims

Joe Biden has a slim margin of votes over Trump.
November 5, 2020, 7:33 PM
Wisconsin election officials reject Trump campaign's unsubstantiated ballot claims
November 5, 2020, 7:22 PM

Former North Dakota senator says Biden will need to work with governors

Heidi Heitkamp said Joe Biden will have to work with the governors to build a more unified nation and that Mitch McConnell won't have to defend President Donald Trump after this election.
November 5, 2020, 7:22 PM
Former North Dakota senator says Biden will need to work with governors
November 5, 2020, 7:13 PM

450,000 ballots left to count in Arizona

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says the state will complete counting the remaining 450,000 ballots by the weekend while prioritizing the safety of its election workers.
November 5, 2020, 7:13 PM
450,000 ballots left to count in Arizona
November 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

An update on where all outstanding states in 2020 election stand

Six states still are still counting votes.
November 5, 2020, 7:12 PM
An update on where all outstanding states in 2020 election stand
November 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

North Carolina AG Josh Stein gives updates on the election

The attorney general on what to expect in the coming days.
November 5, 2020, 7:12 PM
North Carolina AG Josh Stein gives updates on the election
November 5, 2020, 6:35 PM

President Trump pursuing legal action over Pennsylvania vote count

ABC News' Eva Pilgrim reports from Pennsylvania, where President Donald Trump recently filed a lawsuit seeking to challenge a three-day mail ballot deadline extension.
November 5, 2020, 6:35 PM
President Trump pursuing legal action over Pennsylvania vote count
November 5, 2020, 6:35 PM

The latest on Nevada's vote count

ABC News' Matt Gutman reports from the Silver State, where former Vice President Joe Biden currently leads President Donald Trump, but where more votes are still being counted.
November 5, 2020, 6:35 PM
The latest on Nevada's vote count
November 5, 2020, 6:35 PM

Where things stand in battle for Arizona's electoral votes

ABC News' Whit Johnson has the latest on Arizona's vote count, where former Vice President Joe Biden has a narrow lead ahead of President Donald Trump.
November 5, 2020, 6:35 PM
Where things stand in battle for Arizona's electoral votes
November 5, 2020, 6:14 PM

People express surprise at close election race

Tara Setmayer, Amanda Renteria and Mike Muse talk about the country's state of affairs and disunity among Americans.
November 5, 2020, 6:14 PM
People express surprise at close election race
November 5, 2020, 5:27 PM

Trump campaign files lawsuit in Pennsylvania

The campaign alleges observers were not allowed to "meaningfully" watch the vote count and filed to halt counting.
November 5, 2020, 5:27 PM
Trump campaign files lawsuit in Pennsylvania
November 5, 2020, 5:21 PM

Georgia officials’ election update

Officials provided context to the vote count and the timing to complete.
November 5, 2020, 5:21 PM
Georgia officials’ election update
November 5, 2020, 5:14 PM

Were 2020 election polls wrong? FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver explains how to interpret polling

“Here's your reality check,” said the site's editor in chief.
November 5, 2020, 5:14 PM
Were the 2020 election polls wrong? Nate Silver explains how to interpret polling
November 5, 2020, 5:11 PM

North Dakota state legislature candidate who died of COVID-19 apparently won his election

A Republican candidate in North Dakota has apparently won his seat for state legislature, despite having passed away from complications due to COVID-19 last month.
November 5, 2020, 5:11 PM
Candidate who died of COVID-19 apparently won his election
November 5, 2020, 4:56 PM

EXPLAINER: Have election-related protests materialized?

Two days after Election Day, protests across the United States are scattered
November 5, 2020, 4:56 PM
November 5, 2020, 4:43 PM

Election demonstrators arrested in Seattle and Portland

More than a dozen people have been arrested in Seattle and Portland, Oregon.
November 5, 2020, 4:43 PM
Riot declared in Portland as protesters smash windows
November 5, 2020, 4:09 PM

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul gives updates on the 2020 election

The state is ready to do a recount if necessary, he said.
November 5, 2020, 4:09 PM
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul gives updates on the 2020 election
November 5, 2020, 3:30 PM

Election 2020 undecided races: When we'll know more about the presidency, key states and Senate contests

Even in non-pandemic years, counting votes takes time and it's common for races to be undecided after Election Day. Here's what you need to know.
November 5, 2020, 3:30 PM
Undecided: When we'll know more about the presidency, key states and Senate races
November 5, 2020, 3:05 PM

Polling debacle adds to Election Day chaos

FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver explains the margin of error of professional polling in the 2020 election.
November 5, 2020, 3:05 PM
Polling debacle adds to Election Day chaos
November 5, 2020, 2:44 PM

President Trump launches legal battle amid vote counts

The president's team is pursuing legal action in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia after making baseless claims of voter fraud amid ballot counts.
November 5, 2020, 2:44 PM
President Trump launches legal battle amid vote counts
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM

Michigan’s secretary of state addresses Trump campaign lawsuit

Jocelyn Benson, who’s named in a lawsuit brought by the Trump campaign on Wednesday to stop the counting of ballots in the state, discusses the latest ballot count in the battleground state.
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM
Michigan’s secretary of state addresses Trump campaign lawsuit
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM

Ballot count continues in Michigan amid lawsuit

President Trump’s legal team is suing to stop an active count of ballots in the state that’s projected to go to former Vice President Joe Biden.
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM
Ballot count continues in Michigan amid lawsuit
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM

A look at the battleground state of Nevada

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaigns both think they have a chance to add Nevada to their totals.
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM
A look at the battleground state of Nevada
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM

Battle continues for Arizona electoral votes

Former Vice President Joe Biden is attempting to flip another state that voted for President Donald Trump in 2016 and more results are expected soon.
November 5, 2020, 2:15 PM
Battle continues for Arizona electoral votes
November 5, 2020, 2:14 PM

Amy Klobuchar weighs in on Election 2020 results

The Minnesota senator also discusses the importance of Rust Belt states and women in this election.
November 5, 2020, 2:14 PM
Amy Klobuchar weighs in on Election 2020 results
November 5, 2020, 1:03 PM

Explaining Trump’s legal strategy in battleground states

ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams and Supreme Court Contributor Kate Shaw discuss the president’s lawsuits to stop the vote counts and how it could impact the race.
November 5, 2020, 1:03 PM
Explaining Trump’s legal strategy in battleground states
November 5, 2020, 1:03 PM

Arizona Secretary of State on the ongoing ballot count

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs joins "GMA" to discuss the ongoing count in a state that could flip to Democrats and decide the presidency
November 5, 2020, 1:03 PM
Arizona Secretary of State on the ongoing ballot count
November 5, 2020, 1:00 PM

How President Trump's lawsuits could affect election

ABC News contributors Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel weigh in on President Donald Trump's legal challenges and the potential win for former Vice President Joe Biden.
November 5, 2020, 1:00 PM
How President Trump's lawsuits could affect election
November 5, 2020, 12:57 PM

Votes continue to be counted in Georgia

ABC News' Steve Osunsami reports from Georgia, where counting into the early hours Thursday morning as President Donald Trump continues to narrowly lead.
November 5, 2020, 12:57 PM
Votes continue to be counted in Georgia