For countries around the planet, the presidency of Donald Trump in its first term has been a singular experience to watch.
Election 2020
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‘Vote and get home’: Anxious voters say on Election Day
Americans lining up to vote on Election Day are exhausted from constant crises, on edge amid volatile political divisions and anxious about what’s to come.
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The Latest: More Nevada results will come Thursday morning, election official says
The latest on the election around the U.S.
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Maine on track for historic turnout in unprecedented election
While there were long lines early in the day at many polling places, poll workers generally reported that the process was going smoothly despite the pandemic precautions and the heavy turnout.
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Maine’s ranked choice voting rules and procedures, explained
Voters will for the first time in U.S. history use ranked choice voting to determine their pick for president of the United States.
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It’s here: What to watch on Election Day in America
Election Day is finally upon the U.S. Or at least what America still calls Election Day, since nearly 100 million people have already cast ballots in the election between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
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Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict
Americans are making their choice between President 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 and cost millions their jobs.
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George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, won’t reveal their votes for president
That it’s even a question is remarkable, underscoring yet again how President Trump has transformed the Republican Party from the party it was under Bush.
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Gardiner, Hallowell-area schools report COVID-19 cases
Officials in Maine School Administrative District 11 reported Sunday night that people associated with Gardiner Middle School, Laura E. Richards School and Helen Thompson School had tested positive for COVID-19, a week after multiple positive cases were reported at Gardiner Area High School.
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Half of Maine’s voters have cast absentee ballots. Now Election Day voters get their turn.
An election marked by a deadly pandemic, deep polarization and record-setting absentee voting will come to a close Tuesday, but some races may not be decided for days.