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Will Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden to win a second term in the White House?
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Everything we know about the election so far.
Washington DC, Aug. 25.– The US election is less than 100 days away, but the coronavirus pandemic has thrown many aspects of the race into uncertainty.
The Republican and Democratic conventions are unlike any other – with both parties avoiding the usual jamborees filled with thousands of supporters, party officials and reporters from across the globe.
It is also unclear what election day itself will look like, given the risk of catching the virus by voting in person.
A record number of people are expected to vote before November 3 by opting for postal votes. Election experts suggest this could mean the result may not be declared on election night, but may take several days –or even weeks– to emerge.
With the coronavirus pandemic expected to impact public life well into the autumn, the 2020 election is likely to go down in history as one of the most unconventional US presidential races ever held.
Despite the uncertainty, there are some aspects of the election process that are enshrined in the US constitution. Here is everything we know about how the race will play out.
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