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Affordability was top of mind for young voters this election

Nov 8, 2024
Gen Z's lived experience through the pandemic and a period of high inflation meant that the economy was a top issue.
This election, economic concerns were on the minds of Gen Z voters, who have 86% less purchasing power than baby boomers did at their age.
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Prediction markets got Trump's victory right

Nov 7, 2024
And at least this time, these betting markets knew something traditional forecasters didn’t.
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Donald Trump wins the White House

Nov 6, 2024
With a win in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center early Wednesday.
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When will we know the results of the 2024 presidential election?

Nov 5, 2024
It may take a few days, since processing votes can be labor intensive.
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Where Elon Musk and his super PAC's "sweepstakes" fit into campaign finance rules

"It has those of us in the good government/democracy space scratching our heads," says Sarah Bryner of OpenSecrets.
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Election campaigns are spending big to get out the expat vote

Oct 21, 2024
To win overseas votes, Republicans say they’re relying on Donald Trump’s promise to end double taxation for expats. Meanwhile, Democrats have spent about $300,000 on outreach to Americans abroad.
Above, a voter at a U.S. primary polling station in Amsterdam in March.
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If the election is contested again in November, will corporate leaders push back?

Oct 21, 2024
There's an effort underway by advocacy groups asking business leaders to pledge to validate the election results.
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Do presidential candidates really need your money at this point in the race?

Oct 14, 2024
At this point in the race, your $7 donation probably won't tip the scales in favor of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
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