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Key Legal Fights Over Voting Remain Unresolved As Election Day Draws Close

9:51am October 08, 2020

by Pam Fessler

The flurry of last-minute legal action comes as more than 5 million people have already cast ballots, causing some confusion over what voters have to do to ensure that their votes count.

With more people voting by mail this year, Facebook and other social media companies are preparing for a potential delay in election results.

Politics & Government

Facebook Vows To Crack Down On Voter Intimidation In Election

6:23pm October 07, 2020

by Shannon Bond

The social network announced new measures to prevent misinformation, threats and confusion surrounding the election, but said it would let Donald Trump Jr's call for an 'army of poll watchers' stand.

Republican Senator From South Carolina In A Fight For His Political Life

4:52pm October 07, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report about a heated Senate race in South Carolina.

Trump Campaign Strategic Communications Director On Vice Presidential Debate

4:52pm October 07, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Marc Lotter, the Trump's campaign strategic communications director, about Wednesday's vice presidential debate.

Navajo Reservation Files Lawsuit Over Mail-In Voting In Arizona

4:52pm October 07, 2020

by Katherine Davis-Young

In a lawsuit over voting by mail in Arizona, plaintiffs say timely mail delivery is not a given on a remote Navajo reservation and are demanding changes.

Vice Presidential Debate Preview

4:08pm October 07, 2020

by Scott Detrow

Vice President Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris are set for a debate on Wednesday in Utah. NPR discusses what is at stake for each of them.

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Kamala Harris' Chief Of Staff On The Strategy For Vice Presidential Debate

4:08pm October 07, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karine Jean-Pierre, chief of staff for vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, about the strategy and safety precautions going into Wednesday's debate.

How Maine's Ranked-Choice Voting System Works

4:08pm October 07, 2020

by Brian Naylor

In Maine, polls show a close contest between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Sara Gideon. One factor in determining the winner may be the state's ranked-choice voting system.

The FBI and other national security agencies say they "won't tolerate foreign interference" in the upcoming election.

Politics & Government

Former Public Officials Group To Spend $20 Million To Highlight Secure Elections

1:50pm October 07, 2020

by Brian Naylor

The public education campaign highlights "the country's ability to hold safe and secure elections during the coronavirus pandemic" amid President Trump's efforts to discredit the outcome.

The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the way many people are approaching voting this cycle, with experts saying there will be a record-breaking amount of voters who choose to cast their ballots by mail.

Politics & Government

NPR Special Report: Voting In America

12:58pm October 07, 2020

by NPR Staff

The 2020 election is taking place during a pandemic, in a vicious political season and amid an unprecedented lack of trust in the voting system.