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PoliticsTuesday 11.17.20

Are These Vote Totals Truly Historic?

Biden and Trump have each earned higher raw vote totals than we’ve ever seen in a U.S. presidential election. But as a percentage of voting-age population, their turnout doesn't beat historical records.

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