BPR 2020 Elections Coverage

Money Tracker: How Much Trump And Biden Have Raised In The 2020 Election

Alyson Hurt

See the latest campaign finance figures for President Trump and his challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden.

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#NC11 Debate Fact-Checker: Zingers, Jabs, And Lies

In their first public face-off, the candidates vying for the increasingly competitive 11th district congressional seat, Republican Madison Cawthorn and…

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NC Voter Guide 2020: Early Voting, Mail-In Ballots

Rusty Jacobs

The North Carolina General Assembly recently enacted legislation to ease absentee-by-mail voting this year and to make polls safer for in-person voting…

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BPR News Presents: #NC11 Congressional Candidate Forum

Matt Bush

On September 4th and 5th Blue Ridge Public Radio in partnership with Smoky Mountain News and Mountain Xpress held two forums with the major party…

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#NCSEN: Two New Polls Show Cunningham Still Leading, As BBQ Becomes This Week's Issue

Matt Bush

Two polls released this week show Democrat Cal Cunningham still leading incumbent Republican Thom Tillis in the closely-watched North Carolina U.S. Senate…

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LIVE ANALYSIS: 2020 Vice Presidential Debate

Matt Bush

Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris are debating Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Their only face-off of the 2020…

FAQ: How To Vote If You Live In A Nursing Home Or Assisted Living Facility

WFAE

Many people who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities have health conditions that prevent them from leaving the site to vote in person....

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Cunningham's Personal Scandal Roils NC Senate Race

RALEIGH — A race in North Carolina critical to control of the U.S. Senate has been thrown into turmoil over allegations of personal misconduct by Democrat…

President Trump said he won't participate in a virtual town hall with Joe Biden, after the commission that organizes the presidential debates announced a change in format because of the coronavirus.

The Debate Over Debates: Trump Campaign Pushes For In-Person Debate Next Week

Krishnadev Calamur

For health and safety reasons, debate organizers shifted next week's scheduled town hall to a virtual event. The president called the format "a waste of time."

An unmarked envelope and absentee ballot for a voter in Orange County.

NC Election Officials Eagerly Await Court Ruling As They Set Aside Some Absentee Ballots

Rusty Jacobs

Tens of thousands of absentee ballots already returned by North Carolina voters have been processed without issue. But a much smaller number has been...

During the Sept. 29 presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Cleveland, President Trump declined to denounce white supremacists. Days later he told Fox News that he condemned right-wing hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Proud Boys.

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Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

Leila Fadel

President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics.

In November's election, Rep. Joe Sam Queen (left) will face off against challenger Mike Clampitt (right) for the fifth time in District 119.

Queen, Clampitt Race In WNC Marks Fifth Face-Off In A Decade

Frank Stasio

One of the most competitive local races in the state is in District 119, which includes Jackson, Swain and Haywood Counties. Democratic Rep. Joe Sam...

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#NC119: Queen, Clampitt Race Could Be Key In Control Of NC Legislature

Lilly Knoepp

North Carolina House of Representative’s District 119 is one of the most competitive races in the state. It’s also the most familiar race to voters in the…

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Biden Has The Advantage On The Airwaves With Weeks To Go In Campaign

Domenico Montanaro

The Trump campaign is set to run about $11 million in ads in the two Midwestern states he won in 2016. But six states continue to dominate the airwaves, with Florida and Pennsylvania topping the list.

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2020 WNC Early Voting Guide: Locations, Dates, & Times

Matt Bush

Early voting in North Carolina runs from Thursday October 15th to Saturday October 31st ahead of the November 3rd general election. Those who are already…

A homeless man walks downtown in East Liverpool, Ohio. Efforts to register homeless voters in the state have relied on churches and shelters volunteering to receive mail-in ballots for people with no permanent address.

In Cleveland, Homeless Get A Helping Hand With Mail-In Ballots

Taylor Haggerty

James Harrison is one of around 150 people now able to vote thanks to registration drives aimed at making sure the democratic process is accessible to everyone, regardless of housing status.

In Swing States, Officials Struggle To Process Ballots Early Due To Strict Local Laws

Miles Parks

Most of the country lets election officials do the arduous process of opening and sorting absentee ballots long before Election Day. In Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, they have to wait.

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BPR News Presents: 2020 Local Election Special

Matt Bush

BPR News Presents: 2020 Local Election Special, is a production of the Blue Ridge Public Radio news team. It's three segments include an interview with…

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest participate in a live televised debate moderated by Wes Goforth, center, at UNC-TV studios in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

Takeaways: Cooper, Forest Spar Over COVID, Economy At Governor’s Debate

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Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican challenger Lt. Gov. Dan Forest faced off Wednesday night in the lone debate of North Carolina’s gubernatorial...

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#NC48: COVID, Caskey, New District Lines Challenge Sen. Chuck Edwards

Early voting is underway in North Carolina, as voters will decide elections at the federal, state and local levels. There are several offices where…

From Health Care To The Economy: Where Trump And Biden Stand

Elena Moore

NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.

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Asheville City Council Election: How It Could Affect City School Board

Matt Bush

Five candidates are running for three seats on Asheville City Council in the current election. While there are differences on a variety of issues, there…

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COVID-19NC: Case Surge & Voter Guide

Helen Chickering

Coronavirus cases are rising in North Carolina with the state adding more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases daily since Thursday (10/18). BPR’s Helen…

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden arrives to speak during a campaign event at Riverside High School in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020.

Trump, Biden Go On Offense In States They're Trying To Flip

Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden went on offense over the weekend as both campaigned in states they are trying to flip during the...

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WCU Student Shares What Early Voting Looks Like On Campus

Lilly Knoepp

More than 1 million North Carolinians have voted during the first five days of early voting in the state. That’s more than 14 percent of all registered…

The Sept. 29 debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was widely criticized for its off-the-rails nature and lack of structure.

Debate Commission To Mute Candidates' Mics At Start Of Each Segment

Alana Wise

This decision comes after a chaotic first debate that was widely criticized for its largely unstructured nature. President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are set to face off on Thursday.

Of the mail-in ballots counted in North Carolina, 27.4% did not vote in the 2016 elections.

Ballot Stuck In The Mail? Here Are Your Options For Voting In North Carolina

Frank Stasio

While North Carolinians requested nearly 1.4 million absentee ballots , fewer than half of those have been returned and accepted. Government and...

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#NC118: Open Seat Crucial For GOP Hopes Of Regaining House Supermajority

An unexpected vacancy in one of Western North Carolina’s state house districts has two candidates scrambling for a victory that could have major…

2020 North Carolina Election: Races To Watch In The State House

Jeff Tiberii

WUNC has all the coverage you need this election season. Check out our 2020 Voter Guide for information on absentee ballots and more. And be sure to...

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump will have their final debate on Thursday.

The Final Biden-Trump Debate Is Thursday. Here's What You Need To Know

Barbara Sprunt

The debate likely marks President Trump's last chance to reach a massive audience as he trails Joe Biden in polls nationally and in key states.

Court Lets North Carolina Keep Absentee Deadline Extension

Associated Press

North Carolina can accept absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day for more than a week afterward, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

In this Sept. 3, 2020 file photo, workers prepare absentee ballots for mailing at the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh. Nearly 10,000 North Carolinians had their mail-in ballots accepted in the first week of voting.

North Carolina Scrambles To Inform Voters Of Absentee Errors

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Time was dwindling for thousands of North Carolina voters to fix absentee voting errors as elections officials hustled out an updated process for...

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Democratic VP Nominee Kamala Harris Visits UNC Asheville

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris had to cancel a planned trip to Asheville last week when two staffers tested positive for COVID-19. On…

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College Students Swayed The 2018 Election For Dems, What Does That Mean In 2020?

Lilly Knoepp

Voters on North Carolina college campuses played a huge role in the 2018 election. Democrats broke the legislature’s Republican super-majority by winning…

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LIVE ANALYSIS: Final Presidential Debate

Matt Bush

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are holding a final debate Thursday in Nashville, with Kristen Welker of NBC News moderating. After a…

Trump Paints Dark Picture Of A Biden Presidency At Huge Gastonia Rally

Michael Falero

Thousands of people crowded into Gastonia Municipal Airport on Wednesday evening for a rally with President Donald Trump.

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North Carolina's Immigrant Groups Ramp Up Efforts To Increase Voter Turnout

Voting can be a complicated process for many. The pandemic is exposing that, with many rules only just now being widely discovered for the first time. For…

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have widely divergent views on health care issues.

Comparing Biden's And Trump's Different Visions For Health Care

Selena Simmons-Duffin

From Medicare to Obamacare to controlling drug costs, the candidates mostly differ in their approach to health care. Here's a quick guide to their views and proposals.

Foreign aid takes many forms — and Trump and Biden have differing perspectives. Above: Members of the Honduran Armed Forces carry a box of COVID-19 diagnostic testing kits donated by the United States Agency for International Development and the International Organization for Migration.

Trump And Biden On Global Issues: From Reproductive Rights To Refugees

Joanne Lu

Here are the positions of the two candidates on issues ranging from the Mexico City policy (involving abortion services) to refugees to membership in the World Health Organization.

Boxes of absentee ballot requests sit at the Durham County Board of Elections office in Durham, N.C. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.

GOP To High Court: Shorten NC Absentee Deadline

Associated Press

Updated at 7 p.m. President Donald Trump’s campaign and North Carolina’s Republican legislative leaders asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to...

Everytown for Gun Safety, backed by billionaire Mike Bloomberg, will spend $5 million in North Carolina this election cycle.

Women And National Donors Swing Big In North Carolina Races

Frank Stasio

Money is flowing freely into politics, despite the global recession. Top donors, like Michael Bloomberg and Charles Koch, are targeting competitive...

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#NC11: Attack By Madison Cawthorn's Schoolmates Goes Viral

A scathing public letter signed by more than 150 of Madison Cawthorn’s former schoolmates at Patrick Henry College alleges that the Republican candidate…

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Lumbee Recognition Act Is Pandering To Win NC Votes Says Eastern Band Chief

Lilly Knoepp

The Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians says both major party presidential candidates are pandering to another tribe in North Carolina…

Voters fill out their ballots in Miami this week. Pandemic-driven changes to voting have led to a flood of disinformation about the election process.

Robocalls, Rumors And Emails: Last-Minute Election Disinformation Floods Voters

Pam Fessler

Dirty tricks and disinformation have been used to intimidate and mislead voters in the past. But they have been especially pervasive this year amid a chaotic and contentious election.

Election Stress Getting To You? 4 Ways To Keep Calm

Rhitu Chatterjee

Doom-scrolling much? Nearly 70% of Americans report feeling stressed about politics. We're sleepless and irritable, and our heads hurt. Here's how some of your fellow citizens are coping.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at a drive-in rally at Dallas High School in Dallas, Pa., on Saturday. Pennsylvania is a crucial state, with both Biden and President Trump having visited in recent days.

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5 Things To Watch In The Final Week Of The 2020 Presidential Campaign

Domenico Montanaro

The home stretch of a presidential campaign is anxiety-producing. But there are some clues for how the race might be going, from where the candidates travel to early vote totals.

Early voters wait to cast their ballots at the South Regional Library polling location in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Early Vote Total Exceeds 2016; GOP Chips At Dems' Advantage

Associated Press

With eight days before Election Day , more people already have cast ballots in this year's presidential election than voted early or absentee in the...

2 Years After Election Fraud Scandal, Bladen County Voters Head To The Polls

Michael Falero

Bladen County in eastern North Carolina drew national attention two years ago for an election fraud scandal involving mail-in ballots. It led to the results of the 9th District congressional race being thrown out and a new election. So, with mail-in voting happening in larger numbers this year because of the pandemic, WFAE sent a reporter to see how voting was going in Bladen County.

Voters line up outside a polling location. Partisan tensions are high this year, leading some to fear election-related violence.

With Partisan Tensions Rising, Are Fears Of ‘The Other Side’ Justified? We Asked The Experts

Frank Stasio

Tensions between parties are high as Election Day approaches. President Donald Trump has wavered on his commitment to a peaceful transition, leaving...

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Split Ticket Voters Continue To Swing North Carolina Elections

Four years ago, North Carolina voters did something that didn’t happen anywhere else - Republican Donald Trump won the state’s Electoral College votes,…

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Breaking Down Latino Voter Registration And Turnout Gaps In North Carolina

Esta nota también está disponible en español en La Noticia.About a third of Latinos eligible to vote in North Carolina have yet to register.The regular…

Heading To The Polls? If You Have A Disability, Here's What To Know

Clare Lombardo

Plan ahead and know your rights. And don't leave that polling place without casting your ballot.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has detailed plans to combat the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus Is A Key Campaign Issue: What's Joe Biden's Plan?

Allison Aubrey

With cases surging, the coronavirus pandemic is heating up as an election issue. Voters have seen President Trump's approach to the crisis play out in real-time, but how would Biden handle things?

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Fighting For Attention

They’ve been fighting over your attention on the internet and the television for what seems like forever now.They’ve got their slogans and catch phrases,…

Supreme Court Allows Ballot Extensions In Pennsylvania, North Carolina, For Now

Nina Totenberg

It was the second time the high court refused a GOP effort to block a three-day extension for receiving absentee ballots in Pennsylvania. Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not participate in either case.

Trump supporters and Trump protesters watch a passing motorcade carrying the president last month in Kenosha, Wis.

'Guns, Protests And Elections Do Not Mix': Conflict Experts See Rising Warning Signs

Joel Rose

If no clear winner emerges on election night, experts in global conflict warn conditions are ripe for potential violence in the U.S.

A local resident arrives to cast her ballot during early voting for the general election on Oct. 20 in Adel, Iowa. A new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline reveals that since 2016, 261 polling places in the state have been closed, most due to COVID-19.

Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State

Kate Payne

As many as 30% of Iowa voters could be affected by polling place closures, according to a new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline.

Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham will meet Monday night for a televised debate.

Big Names Helping Tillis; Cunningham Discreet In Campaigning

Associated Press

While North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis tries to make big splashes in the final days of his reelection bid, Democratic challenger Cal...

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Health Officials Confirms COVID-19 Case At Dan Forest Rally

WINSTON-SALEM — An unidentified person who attended a campaign rally for Republican candidate for governor Dan Forest tested positive for COVID-19, North…

Numbers of split-ticket voters are shrinking in North Carolina. Plus, organizations across the state are ramping up efforts to reach out to immigrant groups and increase voter turnout.

NC’s Shrinking Split-Ticket Voters And Encouraging Immigrant Turnout At The Polls

Anita Rao

North Carolina has a history of split-ticket voting. In 2016, the state voted in a Republican president — but put a Democrat in the governor’s seat. The...

An artist paints a mural indicating which presidential candidate has won certain states on election night in 2016. Once again, NPR will rely on The Associated Press to provide election results and race calls.

Here's how NPR reports election results

Arnie Seipel

The network relies on results and race calls from The Associated Press for presidential races, other federal elections and statewide contests.

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WNC High School Student Turns Political Conflict Into Award Winning Civil Dialogue

Helen Chickering

Civil discourse may be missing this election season, but it’s not entirely gone. In Henderson County, the local League of Women Voters created a voter…

A line snakes around the building at an early voting site in Prescott, Arizona.

Why Trump is Skipping Major Cities in the Campaign's Closing Stretch

Kirk Siegler

President Trump again skipped Phoenix during his latest campaign swing through Arizona this week, as the campaign turns to its 2016 playbook hoping rural voters will decide a close election.

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Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path

Domenico Montanaro

You would rather be Democrat Joe Biden heading into Election Day than President Trump, but there's lots of uncertainty. It's possible to see Biden win a blowout or Trump again eke out a win.

Black Lives Matter protesters display wristbands reading "I Voted" after leaving a polling place this month in Louisville, Ky. Activists warn Black and Latino voters are being flooded with disinformation intended to suppress turnout in the election's final days.

Black And Latino Voters Flooded With Disinformation In Election's Final Days

Shannon Bond

Hoaxes and misleading posts aimed at depressing turnout have spread on social media. Experts say it outpaces 2016, when Black voters were the top target of Russian-backed disinformation.

More than a third of registered voters have cast their ballots in the 2020 elections. Only four days remain until Election Day.

Presidential Race Remains Tight In North Carolina Four Days Before Election Day

Frank Stasio

More than a third of registered voters in the U.S. have already cast their ballots. North Carolina saw visits from the president and vice president this...

North Carolina Republicans will be on defense as Democrats are likely to pick up at least two congressional seats. A race between Patricia Timmons-Goodson and Republican Rep. Richard Hudson is one of the the most competitive House races in the state.

Republicans On Defense In North Carolina Congressional Races

Associated Press

A soft-spoken former state Supreme Court justice who’s challenging a four-term incumbent represents one of several U.S. House races in which Democrats...

Police officers stand guard outside the 4th District Police Station during the second night of protest against the death of Karon Hylton on Oct. 28 in Washington, D.C.

Policing Reform, Civilian Oversight And More: After Months Of Protest, Voters Decide

Cheryl Corley

Months of protests over police brutality has brought some change, but major reform has so far eluded many communities.

State representatives stand during the Pledge of Allegiance in the Iowa House chambers in Des Moines, Iowa, in June.

Are You Watching Your State Lawmaker Elections? Here's Why You Should

Ashley Lopez

Millions of dollars are flowing into state legislative races. Redistricting and the coronavirus are expected to be top of the policy agenda in 2021 and party control could mean everything.

If President Trump should lose the popular vote but again overcome that to reach a majority in the Electoral College, he'd set a number of records.

There Will Be Superlatives: Trump Is About To Make History, No Matter What Happens

Ron Elving

In a week "unlike any other" featuring "the most important election of our lives," let us remember there will be events that are legitimately extraordinary. Actual records will in fact be broken.

Police in Graham, N.C., used pepper spray and made several arrests at a rally to drive voter turnout at the city's Court Square, pictured above.

Police In N.C. Arrest, Pepper Spray Protesters During March To Polls Event

Jason Slotkin

According to video posted online and witness accounts, police in Graham, N.C., used pepper spray on a march to drive voter turnout. Activists say at least 17 people were arrested.

After A Bitter Election, Can Americans Find A Way To Heal Their Divides?

Christianna Silva

NPR's All Things Considered has spent weeks asking experts how the nation can move forward after a bitter election. They say healing is possible, but people have to be willing to try.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden waves to supporters before speaking at a drive-in rally in Dallas, Pa., on Oct. 24. In a separate photo, President Trump campaigns in Gastonia, N.C., on Oct. 21.

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The Most Consequential Election In A Lifetime (And This Time They Mean It)

Domenico Montanaro

In every election, candidates stress just how crucial the race is for the country. In 2020, voters seem to be keenly aware that the outcome could affect social policy and politics for years to come.

President Trump arrives Sunday for a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa. He told supporters that the results of the presidential race should be known on election night.

FACT CHECK: Trump Falsely Claims That Votes Shouldn't Be Counted After Election Day

Barbara Sprunt

"I think it's terrible when we can't know the results of an election the night of the election in a modern-day age of computers," Trump said. But the vote totals are never fully counted the same day.

Lakewood Elementary's Community Schools Coordinator Anna Grant greets families and offers voting information at the school's drive thru Fall Fest event on Oct. 31, 2020.

As Early Voting Ended On Halloween, A Record Total Of Ballots Have Been Cast In NC

Jeff Tiberii

Early voting has concluded – and more than 4.5 million people have already cast ballots in North Carolina.

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2020 NPR Election Live Blog

Matt Bush

Nov. 3 is the final voting day of the 2020 election. The presidency as well as several key Senate, House and gubernatorial races are on the line. Follow…

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2020 North Carolina Election Results

Matt Bush

Funeral limo picks up voter in Asheville

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Black-owned Funeral Home Offers Living Souls A Lift To The Polls

A Black-owned funeral home in Asheville is sending out its fleet of limousines to pick up voters and drive them to the polls. Hart Funeral Service, just…

Nicole Galloway, Missouri's state auditor and Democratic candidate for governor, is challenging Republican Gov. Mike Parson, primarily on his coronavirus record. Here, Galloway addresses the media last month, while Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Quinton Lucas looks on during a news conference.

In 2020, Gubernatorial Elections Are All About COVID-19

Jeff Tiberii

The races for governor in Missouri and North Carolina may tell us if the coronavirus can make or break a state leader. Meanwhile, political strategy in Montana has tempered talk of COVID-19.

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BPR News Election 2020 Live Blog

Catherine Komp

12:00 AM – Wednesday November 4, 2020While many races in North Carolina - including the presidency - seem too close to call, North Carolinians can hold…

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Mountain Voices On The 2020 Election

Helen Chickering

More than 4.5 million North Carolinians already have voted - either in person during early voting or by mail. That’s more than 95% of all the N.C. voters…

A congratulatory telegraph from William Jennings Bryan, Democratic presidential candidate in 1896, is considered to be the first public concession in U.S. presidential politics.

How To Lose An Election: A Brief History Of The Presidential Concession Speech

Joe Richman

There's no legal or constitutional requirement that the loser of a U.S. presidential election must concede. But the public concession speech is an important tradition, perhaps now more than ever.

VIDEOS: 2020 Election

These three videos offer context on 2020's presidential election, especially regarding the electoral college.

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How BPR Plans to Cover Election Day

Catherine Komp

BPR News is gearing up for a full day of reporting from Western North Carolina and providing you with local, state and national coverage on-air, on BPR's…

Workers board up a building in downtown Washington, D.C., in preparation for possible protests.

Election 2020: Cities And Businesses Prepare For Post-Election Unrest, Violence

David Schaper

Across the country, there are growing concerns that the bitterness and animosity over the presidential election will not end when the polls close.

VIDEO: Why Do We Still Have The Electoral College?

Born from a rushed, fraught, imperfect process, the origins and evolution of the Electoral College might surprise you.

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WNC Roundup: GOP Does Well Outside Of Buncombe County, Where Dems Increase Power

Matt Bush

The partisan divide in Western North Carolina between its most populous jurisdiction and those that surround it only grew further following Tuesday's…

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#NC11: Cawthorn Wins Big

The race to replace Mark Meadows in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District was full of unexpected twists and turns almost from the moment it began…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., won reelection and helped Republican colleagues fend off challenges in several states. He's expected to remain the top GOP leader if his party keeps control of the chamber.

Democrats' Hopes For Senate Majority Fade As GOP Beats Back Challenges

Deirdre Walsh

Republicans win tough contests in South Carolina, Iowa, Texas and Montana. Democrats flip seats in Colorado and Arizona, but their path to a majority is uphill.

Election workers count ballots on November 3 in Philadelphia. While the election was logistically complicated and there were efforts by foreign and domestic actors to disrupt the election, it appears a record number of Americans cast ballots.

The 2020 Election Was Attacked, But Not Severely Disrupted. Here's How

Philip Ewing

Federal officials credit years of preparation and tough lessons from the Russian attack on the 2016 election for what they called a much better showing by government agencies at every level.

A supporter of President Trump poses with a cardboard-cutout likeness Wednesday in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

As America Waits Out An Uncertain Election, Much Of The World Sees Chaos

Scott Neuman

As the United States waits in limbo for the outcome of the presidential race, international reaction has ranged from uncertainty to concern to outright alarm.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, joined by his wife Kristin, speaks after being declared winner over Republican Dan Forest in the governor's race in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Wins Reelection

Associated Press

Updated at 1:40 a.m. on 11/4/2020 Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was reelected Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.

A voter leaves a polling site at the Agriculture Center in Pittsboro on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Voter Survey: North Carolina Voters Sour On State Of Nation

Associated Press

Updated at 2:20 a.m. Voters in North Carolina made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country’s direction and the nation's...

Voters walk past campaign signs at the Graham Civic Center polling location in Graham, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

A Guide To Key Down-Ballot North Carolina Races

Associated Press

Updated at 2:20 a.m. Democrats flipped two open U.S. House seats that they had been favored to win in North Carolina on Tuesday while Republicans...

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., celebrates with his wife Susan, at a election night rally Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Mooresville, N.C.

NC Senate Race Too Early To Call, Democrats Flip 2 Redrawn U.S. House Seats

Associated Press

Updated at 2:40 a.m. on 11/4/2020 It was too soon to call North Carolina's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democratic...

Republicans Keep Control Of NC Legislature, Based On Election Night Results

Associated Press

North Carolina Republicans have withstood a massive effort by Democrats inside the state and nationally to retake both General Assembly chambers.

Voters cast ballots Tuesday at the Park Tavern polling station in Atlanta.

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When Will We Know The Winner? Time Frames For Key States

Bill Chappell

Here's how much longer it will take to count the votes in the remaining key states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina.

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NC's Westernmost Counties Saw Republican Wins And Huge Voter Turnout

Lilly Knoepp

Western North Carolina’s seven westernmost counties were solidly red this election.The lone competitive General Assembly election in Western North…

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden at a rally on Belle Isle in Detroit on Oct. 31.

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Biden Wins Michigan, Per The AP, Putting Him 6 Electoral Votes From Presidency

Sam Gringlas

Joe Biden now has 16 additional electoral votes in his column. In one of the biggest upsets of the 2016 election, Trump won Michigan by just under 11,000 votes.

America is waiting on the results of a close and contentious election. An American Psychological Association poll showed that more than two-thirds of adults are finding the 2020 election to be a significant source of stress.

Election Got You Stressed? You're Not Alone — Here's 5 Ways To Deal With It

Reese Oxner

The 2020 U.S. Election brings uncertainty to many during an already uncertain time. Here are five ways to deal with the increased stress.

People gather with signs that read "Voters Decide" at the Civic Center Park while waiting for the results of election in Kenosha, Wis., on Wednesday.

Trump Wants A Recount In Wisconsin. How Would It Work?

David Schaper

Wisconsin does not have automatic recounts, but a losing candidate can file a sworn petition requesting one if the margin of victory is less than 1%. Democrat Joe Biden leads by roughly 21,000 votes.

Wearing a face masks to reduce the risk posed by the coronavirus, Sophia Hildalgo (L) and Amore Rodriguez of Miami stay with their car decorated in Cubans for Biden paint.

Why Joe Biden Saw Mixed Success With Latinos

Juana Summers

Democrats have long cited the growing Latino population to win states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona. But Biden's performance concerned members of his party — and may have cost him votes.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, left, R-Cleveland, speaks to reporters, with Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Majority Leader John Bell, right, R-Wayne, at a news conference on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at state GOP headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., to discuss Election Day results.

NC Republicans Celebrate Preserving Legislative Majorities

Associated Press

North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday celebrated hanging on to their majorities in both General Assembly chambers after withstanding a massive effort...

Jim O' Neill is challenging incumbent Josh Stein for the post of North Carolina Attorney General. As of Thursday morning, the race was still too close to call.

O’Neill Files Complaint Against Stein Over Ad As Attorney General’s Race Remains Tight

Will Michaels

The Republican challenger in the race for North Carolina’s Attorney General – Jim O’Neill – says he's filed a complaint against Democratic incumbent...

Marchers made their way across downtown Durham on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 calling for all votes from Tuesday's election to be counted.

Election Results Likely Won’t Be Known For Another Week As Counting Continues In NC

Rebecca Martinez

As North Carolinians await final results in key political battles in an unprecedented election year, state officials say it's business as usual.

Protestors take to the streets as results of the presidential election remain uncertain on Wednesday in New York City.

'Count Every Vote!' Large Postelection Protests Seen In Several U.S. Cities

Bill Chappell

Some of the protests had been planned ahead of Election Day. But they were intensified by President Trump's attempts to pronounce himself the winner of a presidential race that's still playing out.

Supporters of President Trump try to enter a room where Michigan absentee ballots are being counted Wednesday at TCF Center in Detroit.

Trump Launches Broad Legal Gambit Paired With Moves To Raise Public Doubts On Results

Philip Ewing

The Trump campaign wants to cease or pause ballot counting in key states. Meanwhile, he and his supporters continued years of deliberate denigration of the integrity of U.S. elections.

A woman walks by the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 5. Stock markets are rallying at the prospect that this week's elections will result in a divided government.

Wall Street Bet On A 'Blue Wave,' But Divided Government Suits It Just Fine Too

Jim Zarroli

Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.

Voting signs were posted outside of White Rock Baptist Church in Durham on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020.

More Than 40,000 Provisional Ballots Cast In NC On Election Day

Mitch Northam

In addition to outstanding mail-in ballots, election officials in North Carolina have another pool of votes to work through.

President Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House on Thursday as the presidential election remains tight with Democratic nominee Joe Biden ahead in the electoral count.

FACT CHECK: Trump Falsely Claims Widespread Fraud In Latest Election Speech

Alana Wise

President Trump spoke from the White House briefing room on Thursday night as the presidential race remains tight and uncalled, falsely claiming that Democrats were trying to rig the election.

Lehigh County workers count ballots as vote counting in the general election continues on Thursday in Allentown, Pa.

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Biden Takes Leads In Pa., Ga., Putting Him On Cusp Of Electoral College Win

Sam Gringlas

The Democratic nominee also leads in Nevada and Arizona, as well as in the popular vote. President Trump, meanwhile, has made baseless claims about the integrity of the electoral process.

Georgia Secretary of State Ben Raffensperger holds a press conference on the status of ballot counting in Atlanta on Friday.

Georgia Presidential Race Likely Headed For Recount, Secretary Of State Says

Elena Moore

"With a margin that small, there will be a recount in Georgia," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters on Friday.

Online delivery service Drizly said its alcohol sales were up 68% on Election Day, compared with the average of the previous four Tuesdays.

Alcohol Delivery Company Drizly Sees Sales Jump Amid Election Wait

Adedayo Akala

Americans found comfort in wine, liquor and beer while awaiting the election results, according to an online delivery company. Its Election Day sales were up about 68% compared with recent Tuesdays.

Fox News host Sean Hannity interviews President Trump in Las Vegas in 2018. Hannity, like Trump, has cast doubt on the 2020 election results without providing evidence.

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With Trump's Loss, Murdoch's Fox News Faces Wrath And Tough Choices

David Folkenflik

Rupert Murdoch struck an alliance with President Trump early on, and Fox News has bolstered his presidency. With Joe Biden's victory, Fox is stepping warily to avoid alienating Trump supporters.

President Trump arrives to speak in the briefing room at the White House Thursday.

Trump Wants To Fight Election, But 'It's Dawning On Him,' Former Adviser Says

Franco Ordoñez

A former adviser said he believes Trump will eventually concede, but at this stage believes he has to "go to the mattresses to push, you know, as far as he can."

From the moment he launched his campaign, Joe Biden focused on what he called a "battle for the soul of our nation."

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Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race

Scott Detrow

With Pennsylvania in Joe Biden's column, the former vice president gains the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian American elected to the second highest office in the United States.

'Game-Changer': Kamala Harris Makes History As Next Vice President

Juana Summers

Harris is the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian American elected vice president of the United States. Her rise marks a statement about a changing nation.