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Historic Turnout Leans Biden With Votes Still Being Counted

2020/11/4
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Consider This from NPR

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Early data suggests 160 million people voted this year — which would be the highest turnout rate since 1900. With an unprecedented number of those votes cast by mail, knowing the results of the presidential election on Tuesday was never a guarantee. We know a little more about the results of congressional elections — and they are not great for Democrats. NPR congressional correspondent Susan Davis) explains.One thing we do know is that voters in 32 states decided on dozens of ballot measures, from legalizing marijuana to raising the minimum wage. Josh Altic with the website Ballotpedia )has been tracking those measures.Listen to more election coverage from NPR: Up First on Apple Podcasts) or Spotify )The NPR Politics Podcast on Apple Podcasts) or Spotify)In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.)Email us at [email protected]).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)