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Politics Nov 05

What the final PBS News/NPR/Marist election poll found

On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris held a 4-point lead over former President Donald Trump among likely voters nationally, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Harris has the support of 51 percent…

Politics Nov 04

Harris has 4-point lead over Trump in final PBS News/NPR/Marist election poll

On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has the support of 51 percent of likely voters to former President Donald Trump’s 47 percent – a lead just outside the poll’s 3.5-point margin of error.

Politics Oct 22

A look at the state measures that could have national impact by boosting election turnout

Ballot measures across the country could have profound effects on people's everyday lives from abortion access to criminal justice to the way they vote. Geoff Bennett explored the measures with Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, a digital…

Politics Oct 15

An inside look at how the Associated Press calls winners in thousands of races

Election season is well underway. Candidates are campaigning, absentee ballots are being mailed out, and early votes are being cast. It’s all leading to Nov. 5, and one big question: Who won? But to find out, votes actually have to…

Politics Oct 03

Why Americans are worried about voter fraud but have faith in their own elections

Most Americans are confident their local government will run fair and accurate elections in November, even as a majority express concerns about the potential for voter fraud or foreign interference, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Politics Oct 03

Poll: These issues are driving voters right now

In the closing weeks of the presidential campaign, voters are most likely to list the economy and preserving democracy as critical factors in their vote decisions, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Politics Oct 03

This small sliver of late-deciders could swing the election

Eight in 10 registered voters say their minds are completely decided and nothing will change their votes.

Politics Sep 23

Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid a government shutdown before election

Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more…

Politics Sep 10

Poll: Harris narrowly leads Trump, but he’s ahead with these key groups

Former President Donald Trump has surpassed Vice President Kamala Harris with several key constituencies in the final sprint of this abbreviated campaign, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Politics Sep 09

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to expect from the Trump-Harris debate

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a look ahead to Tuesday night's debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, what the candidates…

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