VIDEOS: Election 2020 Three videos to help you make sense of 2020's presidential election

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VIDEO: Why Do We Still Have The Electoral College?

November 2, 2020 • Born from a rushed, fraught, imperfect process, the origins and evolution of the Electoral College might surprise you.

Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path

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Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path

October 30, 2020 • You would rather be Democrat Joe Biden heading into Election Day than President Trump, but there's lots of uncertainty. It's possible to see Biden win a blowout or Trump again eke out a win.

Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path

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If There's No Election Night Winner, Don't Panic

A voter fills out his ballot during early voting at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office last week in San Jose, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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If There's No Election Night Winner, Don't Panic

October 20, 2020 • The problem isn't with the results taking a little while to tabulate, experts say. The problem is with conspiracy theories that pop up as a result.

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The Electoral College

October 15, 2020 • What is it, why do we have it, and why hasn't it changed? Born from a rushed, fraught, imperfect process, the origins and evolution of the Electoral College might surprise you and make you think differently about not only this upcoming presidential election, but our democracy as a whole.

The Electoral College

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