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Supporters of President Trump wave U.S. and Israeli flags from a car last week headed for a rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.

'Highly Motivated': In Israel, U.S. Voters Lean Toward Trump

1:58pm November 03, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

Israel has one of the largest populations of eligible U.S. voters abroad. Many are expected to vote for the incumbent. Palestinians disfavor Trump, but some Palestinian Americans have avoided voting.

Voters from around the U.S. shared their voting stories and selfies with NPR. Michael Rose (left) from Brooklyn, Stacy Adams and two of her children (middle) from Dallas, and Kevin Uy (right) from Raleigh, N.C., all voted early this year.

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Voting In 2020: It's About 'Exercising Our Most Basic Responsibility As Americans'

1:18pm November 03, 2020

by Wynne Davis

With so many people participating in early voting and taking precautions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked voters like you to share how the election process went this year.

Aptly called the Keystone State, Pennsylvania is one of the most contested states this election cycle. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have emphasized how crucial the state is to their electoral prospects.

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Unlocking The Keystone State: Why Pennsylvania Is Crucial

1:01pm November 03, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

Both the Biden and Trump camps set their eyes on Pennsylvania in the final days of the election season, and for good reason.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hands President Trump a World Cup soccer ball during a joint news conference after their July 2018 summit in Helsinki.

A Tougher Road With Biden: The World Leaders Who Banked On Trump

11:21am November 03, 2020

by Yara Bayoumy

President Trump counts several world leaders as his fans, many of them authoritarians, nationalists or populists. Some may struggle to stay as friendly with the White House if he loses the election.

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Election Day Update From Spanish Springs, Nev.

10:43am November 03, 2020

by Paul Boger

In Nevada, millions of voters have already cast their ballots by mail or early, but millions more are expected to turn out at the polls on Tuesday, too.

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Election Day Update From Iowa

10:41am November 03, 2020

by Kate Payne

NPR looks at voting in Iowa on Election Day 2020, where final polls have showed President Trump and Joe Biden in a close heat. Absentee voting in the state has seen large numbers.

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Joe Biden arrives at No. 10 Downing St. in London, the residence and office of Britain's prime minister, while serving as vice president in 2013.

What A Joe Biden Presidency Might Mean For The U.K.

10:29am November 03, 2020

by Frank Langfitt

If President Trump is defeated in Tuesday's election, one loser could be British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Here's why.

NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Audio streams of special coverage will be available on air, online and on the NPR One app, throughout the night of Nov. 3 and in the days that follow.

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Where To Find NPR's Special Coverage Of Election Night 2020

8:21am November 03, 2020

by NPR Staff

Live coverage of the historic election will be available on air, online and on mobile, Tuesday night and into the week.

Supporters of President Trump watch a video featuring Fox News host Sean Hannity ahead of Trump's arrival for a campaign rally Friday in Waterford Township, Mich.

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Down In The Polls, Trump Seeks Familiar Embrace of Conservative Media

8:17am November 03, 2020

by David Folkenflik

President Trump has turned to conservative media and stars for help in his fight to win reelection. They've rewarded him by promoting his questionable claims about the Bidens and the coronavirus.

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Demonstrators stand across the street from the federal courthouse in Houston, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, before a hearing in federal court involving drive-thru ballots cast in Harris County.

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Voting Security Has Come A Long Way Since 2016 — But Vulnerabilities Remain

8:00am November 03, 2020

by Miles Parks

More voters will use paper ballots this year than in 2016, but in a number of key ways, U.S. election security still has a long way still to travel.