2020 United States presidential election in Iowa

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2020-united-states-presidential-election-in-iowa

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1. Where is 2020 United States presidential election in Iowa?Midwestern United States, positioned between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
2. How many people live in 2020 United States presidential election in Iowa?Approximately 3.2 million (2023 estimate)
3. What is the capital of 2020 United States presidential election in Iowa?Des Moines
4. How big is 2020 United States presidential election in Iowa?56,273 square miles (145,746 square kilometers)
5. What is the electoral votes (2020)?6
6. What happened in Iowa during the 2020 presidential election?Donald Trump won Iowa with 53.1% of the vote, while Joe Biden received 44.9%. Iowa voted 8.2% more Republican than the national average.

Electoral College: A constitutionally established body of electors that formally elects the President and Vice President of the United States.
Political Realignment: A significant and lasting shift in the patterns of voting and party affiliation among the electorate.
Swing State: A state in which the outcome of an election is uncertain and can change from one election to the next.
Populist Sentiment: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.