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LNP lead reduced as Queensland election approaches; US election remains very close

The Queensland state election is this Saturday, with polls closing at 7pm AEDT. There are 93 single-member seats, with Queensland having no upper house. At the 2020 election, Labor won 52 of the 93 seats, the Liberal National Party (LNP) 34 and all others seven. Labor won the two-party statewide…

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US election 2024: Seven battleground states that will decide whether Harris or Trump wins

Pennsylvania held the key to Joe Biden’s triumph over Trump in 2020, and could unlock victory again in a hard-fought election

Evening Standard

Labor retains office at ACT election; US presidential election remains on a knife’s edge

The Labor Party has won a seventh consecutive ACT election.

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Trump vs Harris: Who is leading in US election polls?

Al Jazeera tracks the latest polls with less than three weeks to go before US voters choose a new president on November

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No one uses electoral college except US

US only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose

Salon

No country still uses an electoral college − except the US

The United States is the only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election. Thanks to the Electoral College, that has happened five times in the country’s history. The most recent examples are from 2000, when Al Gore won…

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Kamala Harris dips in key states, making US election contest a toss-up

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.5, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led by 49.3–46.2.

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Trump rallies in solid blue California in unorthodox campaign move

Trip to the Democratic stronghold likely underscores effort to shore up congressional Republicans, boost popular vote.

Al Jazeera

'The people’s mandate': Why your vote matters no matter where you live

Even though the Electoral College decides the presidency, a decisive popular vote can fundamentally shift the nation’s course.

Fortune

Minnesota Gov. Walz Clarifies Stance On Electoral College Controversy

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz clarifies his stance on the Electoral College, aligning with Vice President Kamala Harris' views on voter representation and en...

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Democratic Gov. Tim Walz Silent On Electoral College Stance

Governor Walz's stance on the Electoral College and the ongoing debate over its reform in the United States.

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Harris campaign quickly wades in after Walz says Electoral College ‘needs to go’

Trump press secretary suggests Democratic vice presidential nominee is trying to lay ‘the groundwork to claim President Trump’s victory is illegitimate’

The Independent UK

Understanding The Impact Of The Electoral College System

Learn about the impact of the U.S. Electoral College system on presidential elections and campaign strategies.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Calls For Abolishment Of Electoral College

Gov. Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris advocate for abolishing the Electoral College to ensure fair presidential elections. Debate continues on electoral reform.

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Can we trust polling data?

Thanks to lingering chaos from the COVID pandemic and other factors, polls may be unintentionally biased

The Conversation

Kamala Harris maintains narrow lead in key states in US presidential race

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.2, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.3–46.0.

Salon

Experts split on who has '24 "advantage"

One month out from Election Day, the race for the White House and control of Congress is as close as it gets

Al Jazeera

What is the Electoral College? What to know, in 500 words

In the US, presidential elections are decided by a state-based vote allocation system. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why CNN is changing up its polling for 2024

Polls of the 2020 presidential election were at their collective worst in 40 years.

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"One Person, One Vote" is a must-watch

Maximina Juson's documentary describes how the Electoral College works and how it brought us to January 6

The Conversation

Kamala Harris the slight favourite to win US election as she narrowly leads in key states

The US presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.0 – a slight widening of the competition since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.2–46.2.

Al Jazeera

Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words

US states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.

Reason

More Vance Than Anyone Could Ever Need

Plus: Long live Eric Adams, Electoral College bias, and more...

Salon

Trump turns Christian nationalism toxic

"Two-thirds of the country rejects this anti-democratic ideology," explains Robert P. Jones of PRRI

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Harris’ post-debate gains sustained in US polls, but Republicans likely to gain Senate control

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.2–46.2. In my previous US politics article last Wednesday, Harris led Trump by 48.9–46.0.

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