# US Election

US Election: Here are the main points to know this afternoon

Joe Biden has won the US election. Here’s what you need to know.

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# The World is Watching

'Warmest congratulations': Leaders from Ireland and around the world welcome Biden election

Taoiseach Micheál Martin offered his congratulations to Biden following his win.

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Nov 8th 2020, 10:05 AM

Poll: Are you happy Joe Biden has won the US election?

The Democratic candidate past the 270 electoral college votes needed to secure the presidency.

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# A nation once again

'This is the time to heal in America': Joe Biden vows to unite the US in his election victory speech

The 77-year-old has pledged to heal divisions in the country.

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Nov 8th 2020, 2:41 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches after winning the US election

Michael D Higgins, Boris Johnson and others have congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

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US Election: Here are the main points to know today

A winner has been declared at last.

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# ONTO A WINNER

Irish leaders congratulate Joe Biden on presidential win

Biden will be the 46th president of the US having secured the state of Pennsylvania.

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Nov 7th 2020, 5:50 PM

# the joe show

Joe Biden wins election to become 46th President of United States

Kamala Harris is set to be vice president.

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# razor thin

The state of Georgia will carry out a recount due to 'razor thin' margins

Georgia’s Secretary of State said the race remains “too close to call”.

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Nov 6th 2020, 8:40 PM

# Mark Kelly

Former astronaut takes Senate seat previously held by John McCain

Mark Kelly is the husband of former Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords.

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Nov 6th 2020, 6:03 PM

# key states

US Election: Biden now leads in Pennsylvania and Georgia as he closes in on 270 electoral college votes

The developments put the former Vice President in a strong position to clinch the 270 electoral college votes needed.

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# biden v trump

When can we expect to get results in remaining states?

The end is in sight, but could still take days.

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Nov 6th 2020, 12:07 PM

# Attack

One man arrested as police in Philadelphia investigate planned attack at election count centre

Police received a tip that an armed group had driven to Philadelphia to carry out an attack.

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Nov 6th 2020, 9:30 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

As it happened on Thursday: Trump claims without evidence that he's being cheated out of election victory as key counts continue

It’s going to be quite a night.

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US Election: Here are the main points to know as of Thursday evening

Joe Biden now has 264 electoral college votes – just six shy of the presidency.

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Nov 6th 2020, 12:40 AM

# son of ballina

'Ballina will go mad': Joe Biden’s Irish ancestral home confident of his victory

The Democrat’s great-great-great-grandfather Edward Blewit emigrated from Ballina, Co Mayo, almost 200 years ago.

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Nov 5th 2020, 9:16 PM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: 'Trumpism' is alive and well no matter who wins the US presidency

While evaluating why Trump remains so popular, one must examine what is on offer from his foes, writes Larry Donnelly.

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Nov 5th 2020, 5:46 PM

Here's what you need to know about the US Senate and House post-election

The Democrats look unlikely to flip the Senate, as some had predicted.

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Nov 5th 2020, 5:30 PM

# debunk

From Sharpies to 'dumped ballots': The misinformation being shared about voting in the US

Here are some claims of electoral fraud being spread on social media, and the facts behind those claims.

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Nov 5th 2020, 3:01 PM

What lawsuits has Trump's campaign team launched and why?

Some legal experts have said the lawsuits are an attempt to slow down Joe Biden being elected, rather than being based on genuine legal concerns.

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Nov 5th 2020, 1:32 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Biden wins key battleground Rust Belt states as Trump files law suits

There’s still a long wait ahead before there is a clear winner.

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Nov 5th 2020, 1:00 AM

Joe Biden takes Michigan and Wisconsin in significant step towards winning the White House

Michigan has 16 electoral votes while Wisconsin has 10.

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Nov 4th 2020, 11:04 PM

US Election: Here are the main points to know so far

The momentum is with Joe Biden as America awaits the final results.

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Nov 4th 2020, 10:15 PM

# the other election

Democrats' odds on regaining control of US Senate take another blow as Susan Collins holds Maine seat

The Democrats appear to have fallen short of the three to four seat gains they needed.

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Nov 4th 2020, 7:40 PM

# MAGA nation

Win or lose, Donald Trump netted more voters in 2020 than in 2016. Here's why

Here’s a look at the many voters who are drawn to Trump’s rhetoric and policies.

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Nov 4th 2020, 4:29 PM

US has always managed its elections in a 'peaceful and democratic way', says Taoiseach

Whoever wins, the Taoiseach plans to meet them next St Patrick’s Day in Washington DC.

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Nov 4th 2020, 3:18 PM

# Addiction

Oregon becomes first US state to decriminalise hard drugs

The state also legalised access to magic mushrooms for therapeutic use.

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Nov 4th 2020, 12:43 PM

'What's taking so long?' Here's why we're still waiting for the results of the US election

As counting continues in eight final states, here’s why the result is taking longer than in previous years.

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Nov 4th 2020, 10:44 AM

# Donald Trump

Trump says without evidence that election is 'a fraud' and threatens to go to Supreme Court

Trump told supporters gathered at the White House this morning that “this is a fraud on the American people”.

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Nov 4th 2020, 8:36 AM

Poll: Who do you think is going to win the US presidential election?

The overall result of the US election is still unclear.

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Nov 4th 2020, 8:11 AM

US Senate race tightens as Republicans hold off Democrat challengers

Republicans have held onto seats in South Carolina, Texas, Kansas and Iowa.

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Nov 4th 2020, 7:18 AM

# tensions brewing

'Whose streets? Our streets': Anti-Trump protesters gather outside White House

Scattered protests also took place from Seattle to New York City, but across the US there were no signs of widespread unrest.

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Nov 4th 2020, 7:04 AM

# US politics

The challenges facing US media outlets this year in projecting the next elected president

Media outlets play a significant role in analysing election data and projecting a winner.

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Nov 3rd 2020, 11:21 PM

# US Senate

The fight for a US Senate majority is on - here are the 7 key states to watch

A third of the US Senate seats are up for grabs – here’s some interesting races to watch.

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Nov 3rd 2020, 11:00 PM

Poll: Will you stay up to watch the US election tonight?

TheJournal.ie will have you covered throughout tonight and tomorrow as results pour in.

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# Election Day

Two small towns cast their ballots just after midnight as US election day begins

A third community with midnight voting suspended the tradition because of coronavirus concerns.

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Nov 3rd 2020, 7:01 AM

Donald Trump and Joe Biden exchange jibes as campaign draws to a close

Both candidate painted the other as unfit for office and described the next four years in near apocalyptic terms if the other were to win.

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Nov 2nd 2020, 7:44 AM

Poll: Who do you think will win the US presidential election?

It’s just two days until election day.

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# Final Countdown

Trump and Biden to make final push for votes in battleground states

America goes to the polls on Tuesday.

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