Election 2020 in review

By the Countable News Team

Now that Election 2020 is (mostly) in our collective rearview mirrors, it’s a good time to take a breath and review the topics we covered in the runup to it. We covered registering to vote, making a voting plan, and ways to volunteer to help power our democracy.

Below, you’ll find links to all our Election 2020 coverage.

• A brief history of voting rights — and disenfranchisement — in America
• Voting in America: The role of states & the federal government
• What is the Electoral College?
• Historic legal contests and potential election disputes
• A peaceful transfer of power has been a hallmark of American diplomacy for two centuries
• What are voting rights?



• Down ballot: the House, Senate, and governorships are also up for grabs this November
• Americans may not know who won the presidency on Election Night 
• More Americans will vote by mail this November than in any previous election — will you?
• How COVID-19 will change Election Day
• Problems with voting? Call 866-OUR-VOTE for help.
• Get help reading your ballot
• Know your rights as a voter: Provisional ballots
• Know your rights as a voter
• Know the date: November 3, 2020 is Election Day

• America is experiencing a shortage of poll workers — can you help?
• Inspire 5 favorite citizens to vote and make an Election Day plan
• Get involved with Starbucks civic engagement partners
• Find your polling place
• Interpret for voters on Election Day
• Election Day 2020: Help drive voters to the polls
• Want to organize a voter registration drive?

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