elections

Virtual Education Is Impacting College Students' Access To Voting

9:34am October 31, 2020

College students who are studying remotely can vote in the state where their college is located. But this is controversial in some places, and students are organizing.

Politics & Government

A Look At The Early Voting Turnout And Voter Concerns So Far

7:47am October 31, 2020

by Pam Fessler

An unprecedented number of Americans have already cast their ballots in the 2020 election. But legal fights and other concerns are making some people nervous about Election Day and beyond.

Week In Politics: What The Polls Are Saying, Days Before Election Day

7:47am October 31, 2020

by Ron Elving

With just days to go, the 2020 campaign is proving to be a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency more than anything else.

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Trump, Biden Make Final Statements Before Election Day

7:47am October 31, 2020

by Scott Detrow

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden make their closing arguments in what's been an unusual campaign season to say the least.

Rising Coronavirus Cases In Iowa Could Threaten Voter Turnout

7:47am October 31, 2020

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Roxanna Moritz, Elections Commissioner for Scott County, Iowa, about in-person voting in a state where coronavirus infection numbers are rising.

Voters line up at the American Airlines Center during early voting in mid-October in Dallas.

More Than 9 Million Texans Cast Ballots Early, Topping State's Total Turnout In 2016

8:21pm October 30, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The mark set Friday by Texas, with its 38 electoral votes, also comes on the last day of early voting in the state. Texas, once a reliably red state, is seen as a "toss-up" heading into Election Day.

Even when President Trump unveiled his plan for Black economic empowerment, he put most of his emphasis on telling people why they shouldn't vote for his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden.

With Lil Wayne, Ice Cube And 50 Cent, Trump Makes Final Push For Black Voters

7:03pm October 30, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

The Trump campaign has spent more than $20 million on a strategy to appeal to Black voters. But a big part of Trump's message is about what Black people shouldn't vote for Joe Biden.

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Sports Arenas Turn Into Voting Sites Across The U.S.

4:58pm October 30, 2020

by Miles Parks

Sports teams around the U.S. have turned over their stadiums and arenas to be used as pandemic-safe voting sites. And it's possible these polling places could become the future of Election Day.

What's At Stake For LGBTQ Voters This Election?

4:58pm October 30, 2020

by Brianna Scott

More than 80% of LGBTQ voters say they are more motivated to vote this year, according to a poll by the LGBTQ organization GLAAD. Many say they feel like their lives depend on this vote.

North Carolina Sees An Intense House Race

4:58pm October 30, 2020

by Steve Harrison

A Republican candidate for a House race in North Carolina is getting attention for his young age and for what critics say are thinly veiled white nationalist views.