Pennsylvania postal worker whose claims have been cited by top Republicans as potential evidence of widespread voting irregularities has recanted.
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These voters traveled thousands of miles to vote in person
The 2020 presidential election in America was truly historic. It saw a massive turnout with many traveling long distances just to vote.
Vote counters say they won’t allow anyone to stop them
Vote-counting continues in many states and counters are under pressure and others under threats. But many of them say they won’t allow anyone to stop them.
Pro-Trump threats, protests rattle elections officials in several states
As Biden inches towards a victory, pro-Trump supporters have resorted to protests that have rattled election officials in several states.
What the U.S. election means for countries around the globe
America’s global influence is why its elections are an international event. This is very much the case this year because of an unusual Presidency under Trump.
US Presidential Election Result Unclear as Vote Counting Continues in Key States
The U.S election has not yet yielded its result as voting continues in key states. Trump and Biden are neck to neck in the election.
At the End of a Chaotic Campaign, an Election Day That Defied the Worst Fears
Election day Tuesday 3, 2020, went off with little more than a few glitches contrary to fears that it would be chaotic following a chaotic campaign.
We Have Never Had Final Results on Election Day
Trump has tried to delegitimize ballots counted after the elections on November 3rd. However, vote counting after elections has been common practice by states in the past.
Long lines, broken machines: Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Trump has constantly lambasted mail-in voting in baseless conspiracy theory. Experts have however said the voting method is safe.
Conservative News Sites Fuel Voter Fraud Misinformation
There is the amplification of false claims of fraud by conservative news sites. A new Harvard study describes it as a “propaganda feedback loop”.