election 2020 Archives - The Pitt News

‘A road to recovery’: Pitt students reflect on Biden victory

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • November 7, 2020

Meera Tikku and Shruti Sethuraman found out the results of the presidential election in true 2020 fashion — while scrolling through TikTok.

Pittsburghers take to streets to celebrate Biden victory

By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Mary Rose O'Donnell • November 7, 2020

Pittsburghers danced and marched in the streets in the City’s South Side neighborhood mid-day Saturday after the 2020 presidential election was called for former vice president Joe Biden.

Joe Biden elected 46th president in historic election

By Rebecca Johnson, Mary Rose O'Donnell, and Jon Moss • November 7, 2020

Joe Biden elected 46th president in historic election, according to The Associated Press. A rebuilt “blue wall” of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin ultimately helped Biden surpass 270 electoral votes.

Photos: Conflict after Trump supporters demand only “legal votes” be counted

By Sarah Cutshall and Thomas Yang • November 6, 2020

Trump supporters demonstrated outside the City-County building Friday afternoon demanding only "legal votes" be counted in Allegheny County.

Satire | Three days of election night, from a stressed-out poli sci major

By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist • November 6, 2020

Senior Staff Columnist Devi Ruia details the unhealthy ways she got through election week nervously waiting for them to call the presidential race.

Editorial | Top 10 things to do while awaiting election results

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 6, 2020

It’s unclear when we’re going to get finalized presidential election results. Or sleep. Here are the top 10 things we’re going to do in the meantime.

Protesters gather outside the City-County Building to protect votes

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • November 6, 2020

Two rallies were held at the City-County Building Downtown Wednesday afternoon looking to ensure that the presidential vote wasn’t called before all ballots are counted. Trump filed lawsuits in three swing states Wednesday to halt vote counting.

VIDEO: Election night interview with Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto

November 5, 2020

The Pitt News spoke to Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto about the current political climate and the 2020 election during election night at the William Pitt Union polling location. Peduto traveled to different...

Photos: Downtown Protests in Election Aftermath

By Thomas Yang, Senior Staff Photographer • November 5, 2020

Two rallies were held downtown outside the City County Building Wednesday. The first protest at 4:00 p.m. was hosted by the Pittsburgh United group along with partners such as Service Employees International...

Many local races still too early to call

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • November 4, 2020

With much of the country focused on the presidential race, there’s a number of state and local seats that were up for grabs on Tuesday. But many of the elections are still too early to call, as of 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.