The urban-rural divide only deepened in the 2020 US election
Along with the major cities, Biden made progress in midsize and small metro areas. The biggest swings in the vote occurred in more densely populated counties.
2020 election
How winner-take-all elections keep urban voters at a disadvantage
It's not just the US: left-wing parties suffer in many countries because their voters are heavily concentrated in urban areas.
Using public space to support democracy
Outdoor phone-banking and voting booths are helping to foster civic engagement as US cities adapt to a Covid-19 election season.
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