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# Battlegrounds

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US Election: Your guide to the key swing states Trump and Biden are targeting

There’s just a few days left until the US Presidential Election.

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Oct 30th 2020, 6:30 AM

Election explainer: What are 'marginal seats' and why the big fight to win them?

In UK politics, winning these seats is the key to entering Downing Street.

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Dec 7th 2019, 9:45 AM

The final countdown: Obama and Romney in last push for votes

The candidates are criss-crossing the key battleground states with just hours to go before the US decides on Obama or Romney.

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Nov 5th 2012, 7:55 AM