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Yeah, They're Still Counting. No, There's Nothing Suspect About That.

Election workers are still diligently counting votes. Joe Biden has a narrow edge of counted votes so far in Georgia and Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump is expected to carry North Carolina. Despite conspiracy theories and lawsuits, the process remains legitimate and on track.

Yeah, They're Still Counting. No, There's Nothing Suspect About That.

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Biden Needs Arizona And Any Other State To Win The Presidency

If the Associated Press call for Biden in Arizona is correct, Joe Biden needs just one more state to top 270 electoral votes; Donald Trump would need to win all the remaining states. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and North Carolina continue their counts and remain too close to call.

Biden Needs Arizona And Any Other State To Win The Presidency

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Biden Looks Strong After Wisconsin Win, But Both Candidates Still Have A Path

Joe Biden has won Wisconsin. The races in Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina have yet to be called. Counting continues as the Trump campaign ramps up legal challenges amid baseless accusations of fraud.

Biden Looks Strong After Wisconsin Win, But Both Candidates Still Have A Path

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Be Patient: Vote Counting Continues, Key States Remain Outstanding

As election officials predicted, high numbers of mail-in ballots and state processing restrictions have drawn out the vote counting process. Florida and Ohio have been called for Donald Trump. Arizona has been called for Joe Biden. Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania all remain outstanding.

Be Patient: Vote Counting Continues, Key States Remain Outstanding

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Here's What We'll Be Watching For On Election Night

Voting ends tomorrow. It could take time to know results. We talk about what we're watching for, how we'll report who won, and the moments that stood out in a campaign cycle none of us could have foreseen.

Here's What We'll Be Watching For On Election Night

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Pandemic, Economy, Character: Hear How The Candidates Make Their Case

It has been a long campaign, but the messages have stayed consistent. Hear how the candidates pitch themselves to voters.

Pandemic, Economy, Character: Hear How The Candidates Make Their Case

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On The Ground In Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania And Wisconsin

Reporters share their reporting from key states ahead of election day in this special podcast episode.

On The Ground In Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania And Wisconsin

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Here's How The Candidates Are Making Their Case To Black Voters

Joe Biden's campaign is hoping local validators can make his candidacy persuasive in Black communities. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has employed demotivational messages, asserting that Joe Biden has a poor track-record on the issues that matter to black voters.

Here's How The Candidates Are Making Their Case To Black Voters

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New Coronavirus Cases At Record Levels; 75 Million Americans Have Voted.

Nearly 70 thousand Americans test positive every day for the coronavirus, a new high. And after the pandemic drove an evolution in voting habits, more than 75 million Americans have already cast their ballots.

New Coronavirus Cases At Record Levels; 75 Million Americans Have Voted.

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When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

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When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

NPR, like many news outlets, relies on The Associated Press to discern and report election results. In this episode, we speak with the AP's David Scott about how the organization makes those determinations.

When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

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