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10 commonly asked questions in the 2020 presidential election

  • Associated Press
  • Oct 31, 2020
  • Oct 31, 2020 Updated Dec 10, 2020
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A collection of answers to commonly asked questions around the U.S. presidential election this year.

How soon will we know the election outcome?

How soon will we know the election outcome?

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Does voting in a non-battleground state make any difference?

Will voting in a non-battleground state make a difference?

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Why can one candidate win the popular vote but another wins the electoral vote and thus the presidency?

Explaining Election 2020-Electoral College

Explaining Election 2020-Electoral College

Why can one candidate win the popular vote but another wins the electoral vote and thus the presidency?

Answer: That's how the framers of the Constitution set it up.

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Is it possible we won't have a president by Inauguration Day?

Is it possible we won't have a president by Inauguration Day: Jan. 20, 2021?

Answer: Even if the election is messy and contested in court, the country will have a president on Inauguration Day. The Constitution and federal law ensure it. Here's what happens after voters go to the polls on Nov. 3:

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How will the 2020 election affect control of Congress?

How will the 2020 election affect control of Congress?

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When are early votes counted?

What states vote early and when are these votes counted?

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What are the rules around poll watching?

What are the rules around poll watching on Election Day in the United States?

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Are voting systems protected from foreign medding?

What steps have been taken to protect the nation's election systems from potential interference by foreign powers like Russia? Have voting systems been "hardened" in any way?

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What is the federal government role in elections?

What is the role of the federal government in elections?

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What's the difference between absentee voting and mail voting?

Question: What's the difference between absentee voting and mail voting?

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