Years and one day ago went to the polls to eagerly cast their very first ballot in the november 2, 1920 president ial election. They did not take their vote for granted or believe it did not matter. They fought so hard and endured so much to obtain it. To wait inmen had extraordinarily long time to vote, 144 years after the birth of our democracy. Many other americans had to wait even longer. Last year, i was incredibly of myd to join 17 National Association of secretaries of state colleague on a journey to selma, birmingham, and montgomery, alabama, to share, witness, and try to absorb the historical moment and landmarks that epitomized the devastating struggle and inspiring achievement of the Voting Rights movement. These civil rights struggles and victories help persuade president johnson to sign the Voting Rights act of 1965, finally ensuring Voting Rights for all americans. Thanks to the giants of suffragists in the civil rights movement, we have been granted the opportunity and r
Several crucial swing states also coming up a Record Number of fresh coronavirus cases reported in the u. S. Almost 100000 new infections are registered in a single day though some states warn theyre running out of intensive care of. Hello im terry barton good to have you with us boats are still being counted in several key states but in a tense u. S. Election at this hour democratic challenger joe biden is leading the questions secure 270 Electoral College votes that would take him to the white house the social to press agency says biden has taken arizona and that puts him at 264 votes although other News Agencies have not. Cold it still trumps potential path back to the white house narrows hes claiming fraud and has launched legal action in 3 states to the boat. That. Frustration spilling out onto the streets in new york and to trump protesters demanding every vote be counted. In other cities like here in seattle a similar story. In portland a sign that many here have had enough of u
Pbs newshour special. Woodruff good evening and welcome to this pbs newshour special, on the night joe biden has been declared the next president of the United States. Im judy woodruff. In just a moment, president elect biden and Vice President elt Kamala Harris will appear before cameras in their first remarks since the winn was called. Its been four days since the nation gathered at tv sets and smart phones to watch election returns, only to discover the vote count would take longer. Weve been waiting patiently nce then, and late this morning, the Associated Press called the state of pennsylvania for biden, putting biden above to become president. Tes needed his running mate Kamala Harris is breaking three glass ceilings at once becoming the firstwo n, the first black american, and the first Asian American to serve as Vice President. We expect both of them to speak shortly in wiln and to see some of the celebration to follow. Well talk with analysts and with our correspondents, inclu
At 8 50 a. M. , North Carolina. A look at iowa. And at 9 30 a. M. , texas. Host good morning. This is washington journal on election day. Cspans coverage of the election starts tonight on cspan, you can also view that on our website, or listen along on our free radio app. Our three hours will be devoted to your calls on election day. Tell us if you plan to vote on today or if person you have already voted. For those of supporting joe biden, 2027488000. If you support President Trump, 2027488001. Undecided are an voter or voting for someone else altogether, 2027488002. Text us if you wish at 2027488003. You can also post on twitter or reach us on facebook. The Associated Press reporting out of New Hampshire this morning, results already coming in. This took place as of midnight, communitiesiny making their vote for joe biden, votes. The towns five to the south it was President Donald Trump winning 16 to bidens five. Those are very early results. Will have a better assessment tonight, so
Changed since for a 16. And what Public Policy issues are motivating voters this year, and giving clues to what we should expect and a few days. Today, we will look at the Common Wealth of pennsylvania. We are hearing today from julian routh who is covering the Campaign Coverage of pittsburgh postgazette. What has pennsylvania decided with the ballots . Court the supreme actually shut down what republicans were trying, which is to strike on the three day extension for mail in about. They failed once, and they failed again last night. Justice polito potentially left it open. It is most be, likely after the election. In preparation, the pennsylvania secretary of state said that sector going to devise a a separation at the center of this. It is kind of precautionary, back the same time, it is probably smart, and i talked to legal experts yesterday, he said that these ballots should be segregated. There could be legal challenges after this as well. The Supreme Court decision last night was