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Politics Nov 04

In Michigan win, Biden backed by lower-income voters

Throughout his presidency, Trump has maintained steady support from his base of supporters, including many religious conservatives, but has also alienated some establishment Republicans.

Politics Nov 04

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin voters choose Biden over Trump

Leading up to the 2020 presidential election, Wisconsin became a national hotspot for the coronavirus. So far, more than 250,000 Wisconsinites have gotten sick with COVID-19, and another 2,100 have died.

Politics Nov 04

Trump holds onto Ohio but loses suburban support

President Donald Trump kept the state of Ohio in his reelection bid, but narrowly lost the suburban vote to former Vice President Joe Biden, according to preliminary data from the Associated Press’ VoteCast survey.

Health Nov 04

Maine’s Biden voters want to see Affordable Care Act stay in place

Throughout his time in office, President Donald Trump has targeted the Affordable Care Act.

Politics Nov 04

Election Day voting in Texas benefits Trump

Texans registered to vote at historic levels in 2020, with an additional 1.8 million voters added to the rolls.

Politics Nov 04

White voters keep Mississippi’s Hyde-Smith in the Senate

Forecasts had favored Hyde-Smith to win, and white voters secured the Republican incumbent's victory Tuesday.

Health Nov 02

‘We can’t give up.’ U.S. can still control the spread of COVID-19, experts say

How each candidate will handle the pandemic has become a critical part of the race for president. For some voters, the coronavirus has also shaped the way they see the election and the candidates as their lives have been upended.

Politics Oct 23

How to read the polls in 2020 and avoid the mistakes of 2016

Political polls should not be mistaken for crystal balls. That doesn’t mean they serve no purpose.

Health Oct 21

WATCH LIVE: HHS and CDC hold COVID-19 vaccine update

Health Secretary Alex Azar will meeting with Dr. Robert Redfield, who directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to update the public about progress in the nation's COVID-19 response and its pursuit of a vaccine.

Politics Oct 15

Most voters expect intimidation at the polls. But they’re voting in record numbers

Amid concerns about the pandemic, safely voting and making sure all votes are counted, former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a double-digit lead among likely voters over President Donald Trump, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

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