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2020 US Election County Data
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This dataset provides detailed county-level data from the 2020 US Presidential Election, held on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020. It offers insights into the voting patterns and outcomes across various counties, shedding light on the race to secure the required 270 out of 538 electoral votes. Understanding how individual counties voted can help identify unexpected state outcomes, which are often key indicators of a candidate's performance.
Columns
- state: The name of the US state (e.g., Vermont, New Hampshire).
- county: The name of the county within the state (e.g., Jefferson County). There are 864 unique county names.
- current_votes: The number of votes currently reported for the given county. Values range from 1,089 to 1.20 million, with a mean of approximately 19.9 thousand.
- total_votes: The total number of votes cast in the given county. Values range from 1,109 to 1.21 million, with a mean of approximately 20.1 thousand.
- percent: The percentage of votes cast, typically representing the reporting completeness or turnout percentage. Values range from 80% to 100%, with a mean of 99.9%.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided as a CSV file, specifically named
governors_county.csv. It has a file size of 38.1 kB and contains 5 columns. There are 1025 records or rows, each providing county-level election data.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing county-level voting patterns and election results from the 2020 US Presidential Election.
- Identifying geographical trends and discrepancies in voting behaviour.
- Supporting academic research or journalistic reporting on US politics and election dynamics.
- Developing models for election forecasting or post-election analysis.
Coverage
The dataset covers county-level data across the United States for the 2020 Presidential Election, held on 3rd November 2020. It includes information for various states and 864 unique counties. Specific demographic scope is not detailed, as the data focuses on aggregate vote counts.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Political analysts keen on understanding electoral geography.
- Researchers and academics studying US political science and election data.
- Data scientists looking for real-world political datasets for analysis and modelling.
- Journalists seeking detailed data to support election coverage and insights.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Presidential Election 2020: County Results
- 2020 US Election County Data
- United States 2020 Presidential Election: County Vote
- US County Election Data 2020
- American Election 2020: County-Level
Attributes
Original Data Source: 2020 US Election County Data
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