Lessons Learned from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
Voter Turnout
In 2020, a lot of people voted! About 159 million Americans went to the polls, which was around 66.7% of the eligible voters. This was the highest number of voters for a presidential election since 1900.
Mail-In Voting
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people chose to vote by mail. Around 46% of voters used mail-in ballots. This is a big jump from just 21% in 2016.
Political Division
The election showed how divided people are when it comes to politics. Joe Biden received 306 electoral votes, while Donald Trump got 232. When it came to the popular vote, Biden won by about 4.5%, which is about 7 million votes.
The Impact of Social Media
Social media played a big role in the election. Many people came across false information online. In fact, over 70% of voters said they saw misleading info about the election on social media.
These points highlight how voting and political discussions are changing in the U.S.
Lessons Learned from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
Voter Turnout
In 2020, a lot of people voted! About 159 million Americans went to the polls, which was around 66.7% of the eligible voters. This was the highest number of voters for a presidential election since 1900.
Mail-In Voting
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people chose to vote by mail. Around 46% of voters used mail-in ballots. This is a big jump from just 21% in 2016.
Political Division
The election showed how divided people are when it comes to politics. Joe Biden received 306 electoral votes, while Donald Trump got 232. When it came to the popular vote, Biden won by about 4.5%, which is about 7 million votes.
The Impact of Social Media
Social media played a big role in the election. Many people came across false information online. In fact, over 70% of voters said they saw misleading info about the election on social media.
These points highlight how voting and political discussions are changing in the U.S.