How AP Counts Votes And Calls Races

While there is no national election commission in the U.S. that says who won on Election Day, The Associated Press counts the nation’s vote in real time on Nov. 3.

Will We Know Who Won On Election Night?

The main reason Americans may go to bed on Nov. 3 not knowing who won the presidency is because mail ballots usually require more time to process than those cast in person.

Health Workers Honored On Day Of The Dead

More than 1,700 health workers who are officially known to have died of COVID-19 are being honored in Mexico during Día de los Muertos.

Will The Election Affect Control Of Congress?

Prior to the 2020 election, Republicans hold the majority of the Senate (53-47), and the Democrats hold the majority of the House of Representatives, which has a total of 435 members.

What Are The Rules Around Poll Watching?

While most states allow the monitoring of votes at polling places, the rules for each state differ on particulars like who can be a poll watcher and how they must conduct themselves.

Do Non-Battleground States’ Votes Matter?

Votes in non-battleground states can impact issues like the pandemic, abortion, crime, racial inequalities, climate change, money for schools, infrastructure and health care.

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Supreme Court Issues Flurry Of Election Orders

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently making rulings regarding voting in the 2020 Election in the following states: North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Ban On Tuition Payments To Religious Schools

Maine’s ban on religious schools from a high school tuition voucher program was upheld in the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Case could go before the Supreme Court.

An Election Day Role For National Guard?

Will those voting in person on Nov. 3 see the military at their polling place? Depending on the state, yes, they may see members of the National Guard – although they might not realize it.

South Digs Out From Zeta's Wrath

The deadly Hurricane Zeta has left destruction and power outages in its wake. States impacted include Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia.

Free Tuition For Low-Income Student Suspended

UConn has hit the pause button on its Connecticut Commitment program scholarships, which are for students of families who make under $50,000/year.