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Minnesota Gov. Walz Clarifies Stance On Electoral College Controversy

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz clarifies his stance on the Electoral College, aligning with Vice President Kamala Harris' views on voter representation and en...

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Democratic Gov. Tim Walz Silent On Electoral College Stance

Governor Walz's stance on the Electoral College and the ongoing debate over its reform in the United States.

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Sun belt to October surprise: US election terms explained

Cut through the jargon with our guide to voter suppression, down-ballot voting and why the path to victory involves targeting swing states and their electoral college votes

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First Thing: Hurricane Milton slams into Florida as nearly 3 million without power

Joe Biden calls it the ‘storm of the century.’ Plus, US urges Israel to urgently address ‘catastrophic’ Gaza conditions

The Guardian - UK

US election briefing: Trump’s ‘onslaught of lies’ about hurricane relief; Walz calls for end to electoral college

Early voting began in Arizona, where 80% of voters submitted ballots before election day in 2020 – and Harris and supporters have raised $1bn since July

The Guardian - AU

Harris campaign quickly wades in after Walz says Electoral College ‘needs to go’

Trump press secretary suggests Democratic vice presidential nominee is trying to lay ‘the groundwork to claim President Trump’s victory is illegitimate’

The Independent UK

Tim Walz calls for scrapping of electoral college to decide US presidential race

Kamala Harris’s running mate urges popular vote system but campaign says issue is not part of Democrats’ agenda

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Kamala Harris and allies top Trump and Republicans with $1bn in donations – as it happened

Vice-president and groups supporting her have brought in $1bn in donations since she launched her campaign in July

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Understanding The Impact Of The Electoral College System

Learn about the impact of the U.S. Electoral College system on presidential elections and campaign strategies.

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Presidential Campaigns Neglect Non-Swing State Cities

Waukegan Township Democrats mobilize voters in non-swing state dynamics, highlighting campaign neglect in Illinois.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Calls For Abolishment Of Electoral College

Gov. Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris advocate for abolishing the Electoral College to ensure fair presidential elections. Debate continues on electoral reform.

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Can we trust polling data?

Thanks to lingering chaos from the COVID pandemic and other factors, polls may be unintentionally biased

Salon

Kamala Harris maintains narrow lead in key states in US presidential race

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.2, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.3–46.0.

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US elections explainer: The seven battleground states to watch in 2024

While more than 240 million Americans are eligible to vote in 2024, a relatively small number will actually decide the election. Voters in just seven swing states are likely to determine whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump will be the next occupant of the White House.…

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What is the Electoral College? What to know, in 500 words

In the US, presidential elections are decided by a state-based vote allocation system. Here’s what you need to know.

The Texas Tribune

Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

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US prosecutors detail new evidence in Trump election subversion case

Special Counsel Jack Smith says Mike Pence was among those who told former president to accept the 2020 election result.

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Candidates Race Against Time To Secure Votes In Battleground States

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensify efforts in key battleground states as Election Day nears.

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Salon

"One Person, One Vote" is a must-watch

Maximina Juson's documentary describes how the Electoral College works and how it brought us to January 6

The Conversation

Kamala Harris the slight favourite to win US election as she narrowly leads in key states

The US presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.0 – a slight widening of the competition since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.2–46.2.

The Guardian - US

Harris stretches lead over Trump in what could be significant increase

While election almost certain to be decided by swing states, pollsters explain why growth in national polls is meaningful

Al Jazeera

Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words

US states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.

Reason

More Vance Than Anyone Could Ever Need

Plus: Long live Eric Adams, Electoral College bias, and more...

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In a US presidential election with razor-thin margins, will ‘couch-sitters’ decide who wins?

In countries with compulsory voting, such as Australia and many in Latin America, the system usually ensures an overwhelming majority of voters cast their ballots election after election.

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Harris’ post-debate gains sustained in US polls, but Republicans likely to gain Senate control

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.2–46.2. In my previous US politics article last Wednesday, Harris led Trump by 48.9–46.0.

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