Dec 14 WATCH: Biden speaks after Electoral College vote By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden is ready to declare that “not even an abuse of power” can stop a peaceful transition of power in the U.S. after last month's election — a swipe at President Donald Trump's refusal to accept defeat and at… Continue reading
Dec 14 Electoral College formally casts votes: live updates By Associated Press Presidential electors are meeting across the United States on Monday to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation's next president. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 4:30 As the Electoral College prepares to meet, Trump remains defiant By PBS NewsHour Members of the Electoral College will gather in their respective states on Monday to cast their official votes for president, a process that is usually a straightforward formality. But this year could be different. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Hari… Continue watching
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