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  We have had an interesting year, to say the least.  On top of a global pandemic, Australian bushfires, killer bees, and nationwide protests, we witnessed one of the most important elections in the United States’ history. People may disagree that this election was “the most important,” but it was certainly the most involved. According to The Associated Press, more than 156 million Americans voted in this year’s election, making it the highest voter turnout in U.S. election history. Furthermore, President-elect Joe Biden received more votes than any other candidate in U.S. history. With more than 81 million votes and counting; he surpassed every candidate that has won in the past. President Trump also received more votes than every winning candidate to date, 74 million in total. 

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