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November 3, 2020 7:47 AM

Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor

Election Day in the U.S. is unfolding like no other, with nearly 100 million Americans having already cast their ballots before polls opened.

by The Associated Press

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November 3, 2020 7:17 AM

Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict

After a campaign marked by rancor and fear, Americans on Tuesday decide between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 231,000 people, cost millions their jobs and reshaped daily life.

by The Associated Press

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November 3, 2020 6:51 AM

It's here: What to watch on Election Day in America

Here's what to watch as the final votes for President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are cast.

by The Associated Press

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November 3, 2020 4:01 AM

Election night viewer's guide: Why you may need to be patient

You're probably anxious about the results, but patience may truly be a virtue on election night. Here's how to approach the evening.

by Benjamin Swasey

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November 3, 2020 4:00 AM

What democracy looks like: Election Day across Minnesota

On Tuesday, thousands of voters took to polling places across Minnesota. All day long, MPR News reporters have talked to people around the state — people who are voting, people who have already voted, people who are working the polls and people who are opting out this year, whether by choice or by circumstance.

by Dan Gunderson, Dan Kraker, Kirsti Marohn, Catharine Richert, Hannah Yang and John Enger

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November 3, 2020 4:00 AM

Biden wins Minnesota; GOP retains state Senate control

Democrat Joe Biden snagged Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes Tuesday in a win he badly needed as the national race for president tightened. Republicans retained power over the Minnesota Senate, with DFL control staying in the House, continuing the country’s only divided legislature.

by MPR News Staff

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November 3, 2020 1:00 AM

Election Day special from NPR's Throughline: "How We Vote"

Election day special from NPR’s Throughline podcast: “How We Vote.”

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November 2, 2020 10:40 PM

More than politics on the line for voters with preexisting conditions

As many as 130 million Americans have a preexisting health condition. Protections for those patients under the Affordable Care Act have become a campaign issue in races up and down the ballot.

by Will Stone

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November 2, 2020 6:42 PM

5th Circuit denies GOP request to block drive-thru voting in Harris County, Texas

The decision means about 127,000 ballots cast by drive-through voting in the Houston area will be counted. It follows similar rulings by a federal judge and the Texas Supreme Court.

by Brian Naylor

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November 2, 2020 6:35 PM

Concerns about voter suppression as election approaches

Experts say disinformation aims to undermine people’s faith in the electoral system. State officials say they have faith that the state will conduct safe and fair elections.

by Jon Collins

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