Faithless electors: Could they impact 2020 election results?
Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.
Pompeo says there will be 'smooth transition to a second Trump administration,' despite projected Biden win
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
Presidential transition of power: The role of 'ascertainment' and the GSA
The course of President-elect Joe Biden's transition to power is dependent in part on an obscure declaration called “ascertainment.”
Safe harbor deadline: Here’s why Dec. 8 matters in the 2020 election
Given the legal action and lingering recounts happening in the 2020 presidential election, the “safe harbor” date becomes a notable step in the path to Inauguration Day.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Mitch McConnell says Trump '100% within his rights' to question election results
Despite President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question election results and consider legal options.
Russian President Putin won't immediately congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
President elect Joe Biden's impact on Washington State
A political science professor from Seattle University believes President elect Joe Biden’s impact on Washington State will be meaningful, from federal funding for research universities to support for infrastructure projects and a more open relationship with the White House administration.
Stocks surge on Wall Street on vaccine news, US election
Markets were already sharply higher on the U.S. election result when Pfizer announced that its vaccine may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
Puget Sound women of color reflect on America’s changing face of politics
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is making history and breaking barriers, because not only is she a woman of color, she also is the first woman to hold the office, and as such represents a wider reflection of America as a whole.
Who won the election? Joe Biden projected as winner of 2020 presidential race
The Associated Press and FOX News project Joe Biden has won the presidency after a tight race against his Republican opponent, incumbent President Donald Trump, in the 2020 election.
2020 election: Transition challenges await Biden
Now, Biden has to build a government while contending with a Senate that could stay in GOP hands, a House sure to feature fewer Democratic allies and a public that includes more than 70 million people who would prefer that President Donald Trump keep the job.
Former President George W. Bush sends ‘warm congratulations’ to President-elect Joe Biden
"I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden," Bush said in a statement. "I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night."
Stacey Abrams credited for boosting Democrats in Georgia
Stacey Abrams spent years working to convince political power players that Georgia is a genuine two-party battleground, a Deep South state where the left could compete if it organized Black voters, other sporadic voters and stopped apologizing for being Democrats.
Projected Pennsylvania win catapults Joe Biden to presidency
On Saturday, Democrat Joe Biden captured it back — and also won the presidency — after The Associated Press declared the former vice president the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST.
‘This is the time to heal’: President-elect Joe Biden, VP-elect Kamala Harris address nation
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation Saturday, delivering a victory speech ahead of President-elect Joe Biden Saturday after their historic projected White House win.
World reacts to 2020 election result, global leaders congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
World leaders swiftly congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on his victory and have cheered it as an opportunity to fortify global democracy.
Meet Doug Emhoff, America’s first-ever second gentleman
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, will also be the first person of Jewish faith to be a part of a winning presidential ticket.