elections

After Republicans Gained From Redistricting, Democrat State Legislatures Look To Compete

8:39am November 27, 2016

In 2010, Republican legislatures redrew some districts to be more favorable to their party. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Jessica Post of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers her concession speech in New York on Nov. 9. Her campaign announced Saturday it will back recount efforts in three states.

Clinton Campaign Says It Will Participate In Recount Efforts

5:45pm November 26, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Clinton camp also said it is "fully aware" that the outcome of the election is unlikely to change.

New York Leaders Voice Opposition To Trump's Policies

9:06am November 26, 2016

As President-elect Donald Trump huddles with his transition team in Manhattan, New York's top politicians are fighting Trump on his policies, especially on immigration.

Keely Edgington and her daughter, Lula, pose inside their family-owned restaurant, Julep, in Kansas City, Mo. Lula was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma when she was 9 months old. She's now 16 months old.

Worries About Health Insurance Cross Political Boundaries

6:00am November 26, 2016

Many people who are grateful for Obamacare are also frustrated by it. Three voters weigh in about their hopes and fears for the Affordable Care Act under a Trump administration.

Maryjane Medina, 18, a first time voter, walks up to polling booth to cast her vote at a polling station set-up in Los Angeles, California.

CHARTS: Is The Electoral College Dragging Down Voter Turnout In Your State?

5:00am November 26, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Voter turnout tends to be higher in battleground states, as well as those with same-day registration. These charts show what that relationship looks like.

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein answers questions from members of the media on Oct. 6 in Oakland, Calif.

Wisconsin Agrees To Presidential Vote Recount At Third-Party Candidates' Requests

10:47pm November 25, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Jill Stein has demanded a recount in three states where the presidential election results were tight. Wisconsin has agreed and has until Dec. 13 to complete the recount.

Hillary Clinton leaves after speaking at the Children's Defense Fund Beat the Odds Celebration at the Newseum in Washington on Nov. 16. It was her first speech since losing the presidential election.

Clinton's Popular-Vote Lead Is Now Over 2 Million, But Don't Expect Big Changes

8:18pm November 25, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The Democrat now leads Donald Trump by more than 2 million votes, as counting continues in California. But don't expect electors to overturn the result or for the Electoral College to be eliminated.

Green Party Raises More Than $5 Million In Election Recount Effort

4:32pm November 25, 2016

Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president this year, has pledged to request recounts in swing states that Donald Trump narrowly won. Stein claims it's an effort to ensure the integrity of the results. But experts say there's no evidence of hacking or other irregularities. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Shane Harris, correspondent for The Daily Beast.

Donald McGahn, general counsel for the Trump transition team, gets into an elevator in the lobby at Trump Tower last week. On Friday, President-elect Trump announced McGahn would be his White House counsel.

Trump Picks Former FEC Chairman As His White House Counsel

2:50pm November 25, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Unlike many people in Trump's inner circle, Donald McGahn has deep roots in the nation's capital. He led the Federal Election Commission and worked for the National Republican Congressional Committee.

President-elect Donald Trump walks through the lobby of The New York Times building following a meeting with editors at the paper last week.

A Washington Transition For Trump, And For The Rest Of Us

12:43pm November 25, 2016

by Ron Elving

For many who had thought they knew what to expect — either from the election itself or from a prospective Trump presidency — this is a time of transition to reality.