Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Runoff, Handing Democrats Senate Control
Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue in one of Georgia’s two runoff elections. Ossoff's victory, coupled with Rev. Raphael Warnock’s win over Kelly Loeffler, will give Democrats their first Senate majority since 2014. Ossoff will become Georgia’s first Jewish senator and the youngest sitting senator at 33-years-old.Visit NPR to learn more.Image credit: John Ramspott (CC BY 2.0) Voter Education Week Young adults will be the nation’s largest voting bloc in the upcoming election and the National Voter Education Week plans to equip them
Poll: Despite Record Turnout, 80 Million Americans Didn’t Vote. Here’s Why.
NPR’s Domenic Montanaro breaks down an Ipsos survey that sought to understand why millions of Americans chose not to vote this past election. Visit NPR to learn more. Voter Education Week Young adults will be the nation’s largest voting bloc in the upcoming election and the National Voter Education Week plans to equip them with the tools and information they need to cast a ballot this fall. Visit Website More Than A Vote A voting initiative started by several Black athletes and artists combatting systemic and racist voter suppression. This
With 2020 Called A Success, Big Questions Lie Ahead For Election Security
While the 2020 elections were secure from outside influence, many questions remain in what the future of our election security looks like. NPR takes a deeper look into the future of our security agencies. Visit NPR to learn more.
Why Vote Counting In Pennsylvania And Michigan Takes So Long
While many states can begin processing and even counting absentee and mail-in ballots before Election Day, the crucial battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin cannot because state laws prevent election officials from doing so. These states received unprecedented numbers of mail-in votes this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is largely why no news organization was able to project a winner in those states for the presidential election on Election Day.Visit NPR to learn more.
Minecraft Mock Poll Aims To Educate Kids About Voting
Rock The Vote and the international creative company Sid Lee have teamed up to create an educational voting simulation for young people on Minecraft, an immensely popular sandbox video game. The simulation includes several aspects of the voting process and allows players to vote on 10 different issues, including gun control, immigration, and students loans.Visit NPR to learn more.