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The use of mail and early voting due to COVID-19 contributed to the turnout surge.

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Jan 29, 2026
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How did the 2020 election compare to previous presidential elections in terms of voter turnout?

The presidential election produced a turnout surge: roughly two-thirds of eligible Americans voted (about 66–67%) and roughly 158 million ballots were cast, making it the highest turnout of the 21st c...

Jan 27, 2026

How do different news organizations compile and reconcile state-certified vote totals into a single national popular-vote figure?

Different news organizations build a single by collecting the state‑level, certified totals that emerge from local canvasses and s, aggregating those official numbers, and — when necessary during the ...