opinions polls putting Mr Biden, who served alongside Barack Obama, in the lead. Americans across the 50 states will cast their votes on November 3 and a result is expected to be announced on the night.Although, an increase in postal voting due to the coronavirus pandemic could delay an immediate result.By law, the date of the US election is always the Tuesday after the first Monday of November.Presidential elections take place every four years.The two candidates take part in three televised presidential debates in the lead up to Election Day.
The first debate, moderated by Fox News host Chris Wallace, saw the pair exchange bitter insults in a discussion around the coronavirus pandemic, race and violence, Mr Trump's tax returns and more.
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