2020 election news
Here are some key news stories and updates from the 2020 United States presidential election:
General Election
- November 3, 2020: Joe Biden wins the presidential election, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump. Biden wins 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232.
- November 7, 2020: Biden is declared the winner of the presidential election by major news outlets, including CNN, NBC, and ABC.
- November 10, 2020: Trump officially concedes the election, acknowledging Biden's victory.
Campaign Trail
- March 2, 2020: Joe Biden wins the Democratic primary in South Carolina, gaining momentum in the race.
- March 10, 2020: Joe Biden wins the Democratic primary in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri, effectively ending Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.
- June 2, 2020: Joe Biden wins the Democratic primary in California, New Jersey, and several other states, securing the nomination.
- July 20, 2020: Donald Trump announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to cancel campaign events and undergo treatment.
Debates and Town Halls
- September 29, 2020: The first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump takes place, with both candidates engaging in a contentious and often personal exchange.
- October 15, 2020: The second presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is canceled after Trump refuses to participate in a virtual debate due to his COVID-19 diagnosis.
- October 22, 2020: The final presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump takes place, with both candidates discussing issues such as the economy, healthcare, and climate change.
Voter Suppression and Election Interference
- August 2020: The Trump administration announces plans to cut funding for the U.S. Postal Service, sparking concerns about voter suppression and the ability of Americans to cast ballots by mail.
- September 2020: The FBI and Department of Homeland Security announce that they have uncovered a plot by a group of far-right extremists to kidnap and harm Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, sparking concerns about election interference.
- October 2020: The New York Times reports that the Russian government is attempting to interfere in the 2020 election, using tactics such as spreading disinformation and hacking into political campaigns.
Polling and Predictions
- September 2020: Polls show Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the national popular vote, with some polls indicating a margin of up to 10 percentage points.
- October 2020: Polls show a tightening race, with some polls indicating a margin of just a few percentage points between Biden and Trump.
- November 3, 2020: Election Day polls show Biden leading Trump in several key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, and Arizona.
Post-Election Developments
- November 13, 2020: The Trump campaign files a lawsuit in Pennsylvania, alleging that the state's mail-in voting system is unconstitutional.
- November 19, 2020: The Trump campaign files a lawsuit in Georgia, alleging that the state's election was marred by fraud and irregularities.
- December 14, 2020: The Electoral College meets to cast its votes, with all 50 states and the District of Columbia voting for Joe Biden.
- January 6, 2021: The U.S. Congress meets to count the Electoral College votes, with Vice President Mike Pence presiding over the ceremony.