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Election 2020
Why aren't we voting online?
by
David Brancaccio
, Daniel Shin
and Erika Soderstrom
Nov 2, 2020
One computer science professor says there are too many uncertain variables with our current internet structure to try voting online.
Estonia proves trust is at the heart of online voting
Nov 2, 2020
And, for the country's citizens, 99% of public services happen online. Voting was added to that list in 2005.
Are political betting odds for the 2020 election more accurate than the polls?
Oct 30, 2020
There are record numbers of bets being placed around the world on who will win the White House.
Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity
Oct 30, 2020
High costs can prevent states from upgrading voting equipment, which can lead to security and reliability issues.
The complicated history of voting technology
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Oct 30, 2020
MIT professor Charles Stewart III reflects on how technology both improved voting security and created new election fears.
Businesses encourage the U.S. to trust the election process
by
Justin Ho
Oct 29, 2020
Major business groups have penned a letter urging Americans to be patient as votes are counted.
Lower-income voters less confident in accurate count, poll finds
Oct 29, 2020
The latest data from the Marketplace-Edison Research Poll shows confidence in vote count reflects voters' income.
For public good, not for profit.
Who pays for election recounts?
Oct 28, 2020
Rules vary by state in terms of whether taxpayers or candidates have to foot the bill for a recount in a close race.
Pandemic economy, relief factor heavily in second Trump-Biden debate
Oct 23, 2020
The presidential race has been dominated by Trump's response to the pandemic and its economic fallout.
Oil and gas companies are donating more to Democrats
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 16, 2020
Oil and gas companies are trying to protect their interests if Biden wins.