Dec 13 EXPLAINER: What’s in store when the Electoral College meets By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press Voters cast their ballots for president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. Some questions and answers about the Electoral College. Continue reading
Dec 12 Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the loser of the popular vote to the presidency. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 6:07 What this Georgia Republican wants to see from state’s recount In Georgia, President-elect Biden leads President Trump by more than 14,000 votes, but the state will conduct a hand recount of nearly 5 million ballots. Trump and Georgia Republicans continue to ask for investigations into “voting irregularities,” but the Republican… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch 4:42 The data behind some surprising election results What trends and shifts accounted for unexpected election results this week? Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins take a look at data from Pennsylvania, Georgia, Iowa and more states critical to the outcomes of the presidential race and the balance of… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 7:02 Key House and Senate races that have yet to be called Although uncertainty over the presidential race’s outcome is the dominant political story, there are still important congressional contests to settle, as well. Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins provide an update on electoral votes, key Senate races in Georgia and North… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 5:24 How the GOP unexpectedly gained ground in the House What shifts in the electoral map drove results in the 2020 presidential and congressional races? Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins review the data behind outcomes for President Trump, former Vice President Joe Biden and party control of the House and… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 4:35 The electoral map and each candidate’s path to victory With only a few days left until Election Day, what paths do President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have to victory? Either candidate would need to accumulate 270 votes in the Electoral College to secure the presidency. NPR’s… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 5:38 How changing U.S. demographics have reshaped the electorate since 2016 Election season is in full swing, and President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are both on the campaign trail. How have shifting demographics and an increasingly diverse voter base altered the electoral landscape since 2016? NPR’s Domenico Montanaro… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: WHO urges continued use of face masks worldwide In our news wrap Friday, worldwide deaths from COVID-19 neared 400,000, with more than quarter of those occurring in the U.S. The World Health Organization called for widespread use of face masks amid “evolving evidence” they can help reduce transmission. Continue watching
May 13 Watch 5:41 SCOTUS weighs fate of ‘faithless electors’ ahead of 2020 election By John Yang Can states punish presidential electors for bucking a pledge to vote for their state's winner? That was the question at the heart of Wednesday’s Supreme Court arguments, held once again by phone. Some states sought to invalidate the votes of… Continue watching