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Facebook bans group that Trump allies use to organize protests against counting the vote

by Tony Romm and Isaac Stanley-Becker The Washington Post November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

The group, which had attracted more than 360,000 members, was among widespread efforts by conservative activists to spark protests challenging the legitimacy of the election.

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Election anger on Facebook leads to school board resignation in Maine

by Associated Press November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

In resigning, Caitlin Hills said that her political views had become a distraction, but she didn’t apologize for her comments.

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The Latest: Trump camp files new federal lawsuit over Las Vegas-area voting

by News Service Reports November 5, 2020November 6, 2020

This is the latest election news from around the country.

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Trump predicts ‘lot of litigation’ in fight to keep his job

by MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press November 5, 2020November 6, 2020

Judges in Georgia and Michigan dismiss Trump campaign lawsuits, undercutting a strategy to attack the integrity of the voting process in states where the results could mean defeat.

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Biden on the brink of victory as he pulls ahead in Pennsylvania, Georgia

by JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press November 5, 2020November 6, 2020

Joe Biden stands on the brink of the presidency with final votes being counted, needing to clinch just one more battleground state to defeat President Trump.

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When do Electoral College votes need to be in?

by DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.

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Progressive wave sweeps through Portland election

by Randy Billings November 4, 2020November 5, 2020

Portland is a Democratic stronghold, but progressives have had trouble advancing their policies through the City Council. This time they took it straight to the voters and won.

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Election leaves Congress split; GOP bolstered as Democrats falter

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

It’s an outcome that dampens Democratic demands for a bold new agenda, emboldens Republicans and almost ensures partisan gridlock regardless of who wins the presidency.