Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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November 23, 2020 5:24 PM

President-elect Biden to begin formal transition process after agency OK

President Donald Trump, who still hasn't conceded, says he's "recommending" the GSA begin "initial protocols" to kick-start the transfer of power. The GSA chief says her decision was reached independently.

by Brian Naylor and Alana Wise

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November 23, 2020 3:44 PM

Michigan certifies Joe Biden's election victory

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Monday voted to certify the state's election results, after weeks of attempts by President Donald Trump, the outgoing Republican nominee, to overturn his opponent's victory.

by Alana Wise

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November 23, 2020 4:16 AM

Trump is running out of time as key states set to certify that Biden won

With vote certifications this week in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Nevada, pressure will only build on the Republican dam of support for Trump's efforts to overturn the election results.

by Domenico Montanaro

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November 22, 2020 8:34 PM

Trump appeals rejection of effort to block Pennsylvania vote

President Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of his campaign's effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2020 4:59 PM

Trump team making false argument about his 2016 transition

President Donald Trump and his allies are harking back to his own transition four years ago to make a false argument that his own presidency was denied a fair chance for a clean launch.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2020 4:36 PM

In Wisconsin recount, Trump challenges pile up and slow tally

The atmosphere inside the convention hall where Milwaukee County's recount is taking place has turned acrimonious and chaotic at times. Challenges have been made over absentee ballots that were folded — a necessary step for voters to put them in envelopes.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2020 2:31 PM

Biden signals shift from Trump with national security picks

President-elect Joe Biden is building out his administration with several key picks for national security and foreign policy roles.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2020 6:53 AM

Trump campaign requests recount of Georgia's presidential race

President Donald Trump’s campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race on Saturday, a day after state officials certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state, as Trump’s legal team presses forward with attacks alleging widespread fraud without proof.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2020 7:09 PM

Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Pennsylvania officials can certify election results that currently show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes, a federal judge ruled Saturday, dealing President Donald Trump’s campaign another blow in its effort to invalidate the election.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2020 4:20 PM

Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recount

Election officials in Wisconsin’s largest county accused observers for President Donald Trump on Saturday of seeking to obstruct a recount of the presidential results, in some instances by objecting to every ballot tabulators pulled to count.

by The Associated Press

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