Democracy Dies in Darkness
Illustration of Joe Biden
Biden
253
270
Illustration of Donald Trump
Trump
214
72,268,057 votes50.5%
68,508,90347.9%

Senate

47
50
48
Democrats
Republicans

House

197-3
218
186+3
Democrats
Republicans
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