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2020 US Presidential Election Summary
A summary of the 2020 US Presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, focusing on the close race, the role of swing states, and the Electoral College.
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- How close was the 2020 US Presidential election?
- The 2020 US Presidential election was extremely close, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a tight race that came down to a few thousand votes in key swing states.
- Why are swing states important in the US Presidential election?
- Swing states, such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona, play a decisive role in the US Presidential elections because their electoral votes can shift the balance of power in either the Republican or Democratic candidate's favor.
- How does the Electoral College work in the US Presidential election?
- The Electoral College system in the US means that a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency, regardless of the national popular vote. The distribution of electoral votes across states is unequal, making certain swing states crucial.
- What other important elections took place alongside the Presidential election?
- The US election also determined the composition of Congress, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 Senate seats up for election. The results impacted the balance of power between Republicans and Democrats.
- What role did Real Clear Politics (RCP) play in providing information about the election?
- Real Clear Politics (RCP) provided polling data and projections leading up to and during the election night, offering insights into the race for both the presidency and Congress.