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Young voters helped propel Joe Biden to victory in the 2020 election, data shows.

Young Voters Propelled Biden To The Presidency 

Many people are remembering late Georgia Rep. John Lewis, a lifelong civil rights activist whose former district has helped tip Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to narrowly lead the state.

Late Rep. John Lewis Celebrated Online As Georgia Voters Cement His Legacy 

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Georgia’s Secretary of State said Friday that the state will likely recount votes in the presidential election after Democratic nominee Joe Biden took a narrow lead in the morning.

Georgia Will Likely Recount Votes As Biden Takes Narrow Lead, Official Says

On the same day the Trump administration officially dropped out of the Paris Climate Agreement—one day after voting concluded in the presidential election, as votes were still being tabulated—Democratic candidate Joe Biden reaffirmed his pledge to immediately have the U.S. rejoin it if he wins the presidency.

Biden Reaffirms Pledge To Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement On First Day Of His Presidency

All information is updated as of 4 pm ET Thursday, November 5.

Democrats Keep House Majority—Can They Still Flip The Senate?

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday was awarded one of Nebraska’s five Electoral College votes, even though President Trump won the conservative state.

Why Joe Biden Was Awarded One Electoral Vote In Nebraska Without Winning The State

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden carried an air of confidence and congeniality this afternoon as his campaign was projected to win the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan, strengthening his electoral and popular vote lead over President Trump.

Biden Cautiously Predicts A Victory As Campaign Flips More Key States

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The final results of the 2020 presidential election are still being determined — but several history-making wins around the country have already been reported.

Young, Black, Brown, LGBTQ+: Lawmakers Made History Up And Down The Ballot

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Colorado has voted to reject a proposed ban on abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy.

Colorado Votes To Reject An Anti-Choice Measure To Ban Later Abortions 

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A Republican candidate in North Dakota who died of COVID-19 in October won his state race on Tuesday.

North Dakota Candidate Who Died Of COVID-19 Wins State Election

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign team on Wednesday assured supporters that the candidate appears to have enough votes in key battleground states to win the election, as President Trump repeated his false claims that voters’ uncounted ballots are fraudulent.

Biden Team: We Have The Votes “Based On Data,” Trump's Attacks "Certain To Fail"

Multiple states have moved to legalize recreational cannabis, while Oregon has become the first state to decriminalize all drugs and legalize controlled use of “magic” mushrooms.

Young Voters Propelled Biden To The Presidency

Young people turned out in record numbers and helped Biden pick up key battleground states that Democrats lost in 2016.

Late Rep. John Lewis Celebrated Online As Georgia Voters Cement His Legacy

As Georgia continues to count ballots, many online are remembering Lewis’ legacy and tenure, as the district he once represented helped narrowly tilt the state’s scales in Joe Biden’s favor.

Georgia Will Likely Recount Votes As Biden Takes Narrow Lead, Official Says

Democratic nominee Joe Biden took a narrow lead in the state early Friday morning, further underscoring his growing edge in key swing states.

Biden Reaffirms Pledge To Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement On First Day Of His Presidency

On the day that the U.S. officially withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, Joe Biden reaffirmed his pledge that he would have the U.S. rejoin it on day one of his presidency, if elected.

Democrats Keep House Majority—Can They Still Flip The Senate?

As of Thursday afternoon, Democrats are projected to keep majority control of the House, while tied in a dead heat in the Senate.

Why Joe Biden Was Awarded One Electoral Vote In Nebraska Without Winning The State

Nebraska is one of two states that allows its electoral college votes to be split — due to a system that is still in place today thanks to long-time state legislator Ernie Chambers.

Biden Cautiously Predicts A Victory As Campaign Flips More Key States

The former vice president spoke after the Trump campaign filed lawsuits to stop vote counting in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Young, Black, Brown, LGBTQ+: Lawmakers Made History Up And Down The Ballot

The election isn’t over yet — but several down-ballot results have already yielded history-making wins.

Colorado Votes To Reject An Anti-Choice Measure To Ban Later Abortions

Proposition 115 would have banned abortions after 22 weeks, which are rare nationwide, signaling a win for reproductive rights.

North Dakota Candidate Who Died Of COVID-19 Wins State Election

The late David Andahl, a Republican candidate for the state House of Representatives, won on Tuesday despite having died in October.

Biden Team: We Have The Votes “Based On Data,” Trump's Attacks "Certain To Fail"

The Biden campaign said it had "legal teams standing by" if Trump attempts to contest the election in court.

Big Night For Drugs: Multiple States Legalize Weed, Oregon Legalizes Mushrooms

New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, and South Dakota voted to legalize recreational weed on Tuesday.