Presidential Election Archives

Presidential Election

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is returning to Washington after visiting his Mar-a-Lago resort. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

January 5, 2021, 2:36 pm

‘Find 11,780 Votes,’ Trump Recorded Pressing Georgia Official to Overturn Vote

US president heard warning state election chief and lawyer that they could be criminally liable if they fail to find that thousands of ballots were destroyed, despite no evidence

By JEFF AMY, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KATE BRUMBACK

State Farm Arena where Georgia votes are being counted. // Nathan Posner for the AJT

November 23, 2020, 7:21 am

Georgia Vote Certified in Biden’s Favor

Gov. Brian Kemp said that he will work with legislature on action that would require photo identification to cast absentee ballots.

By Dave Schechter

President-elect Joe Biden give his victory speech his home town of Wilmington, Delaware,

November 8, 2020, 8:54 am

Biden Gives Presidential Victory Speech

Joe Biden greets nation as president-elect, Kamala Harris as first female, African American and Asian American vice president.

By Roni Robbins

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., arrive to speak at a news conference at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

November 7, 2020, 6:31 pm

After Four Days of Nail-Biting Count, Biden Elected 46th US President

All major outlets say former VP unseats Donald Trump after winning Pennsylvania, ending days of waiting for vote-tallying in 4 key states; Trump vows to contest the result

By AP and TOI Staff

Supporters of US President Donald Trump rally outside the Maricopa County Recorder's Office on November 6, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

November 7, 2020, 5:52 pm

Trump Supporters, Some Armed, Protest Outside Vote Counting Centers

Elections officials in several states say they fear for their workers’ safety as backers of US president rally over unfounded fraud claims.

By Adam Geller

November 6, 2020, 7:06 am

The Nation and World Watch Georgia Count

There can be little doubt now that Georgia is an electoral battleground and, at the federal level, a “purple” state.

By Dave Schechter

Biden is currently leading in the races called electoral votes, while Trump is leading the popular vote. Several states left to determine the outcome.

November 4, 2020, 7:37 am

Georgia Votes on Our Nation’s Mind

In pre-dawn hours Wednesday, state election results — particularly in metro Atlanta — remained critical to outcome of presidential race and determining control of U.S. Senate.

By Dave Schechter

October 28, 2020, 7:19 am

Political Hatred Is Not Welcome Here

AJT's Editor and Managing Publisher Kaylene Ladinsky speaks out against "political hatred" and urges readers to be respectful of others despite differing political beliefs.

By Kaylene Ladinsky

October 28, 2020, 7:17 am

Election Day is Near

Take a deep breath when the polls close, as record numbers of absentee ballots in Georgia mean some races are not decided Tuesday night.

By Dave Schechter

October 28, 2020, 7:10 am

It Was All Greek to Me

Four decades later, Dave retells the story of the most important political event he covered — even if he didn’t know it at the time.

By Dave Schechter

October 16, 2020, 3:53 pm

Letter to the Editor: Jeffrey J. Cohen & Pamela Cohen Behar

The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.

By Jeffrey J. Cohen and Pamela Cohen Behar

October 16, 2020, 3:50 pm

Letter to the Editor: Harry Stern

The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.

By Harry Stern

October 16, 2020, 3:48 pm

Letter to the Editor: Ellyn Jeager

The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.

By Ellyn Jeager

October 16, 2020, 3:24 pm

Directory Listing of Official Absentee Ballot Box Locations

The list below gives locations of secure ballot drop boxes for those who don't feel comfortable mailing their absentee ballots.

By Compiled by AJT staff

October 16, 2020, 1:57 pm

Voters’ Guide: A Fair and Balanced Resource

The 2020 election marks a time of unparalleled political topics and issues at the forefront of our minds while determining who is going to get your vote.

By Michael Morris