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Despite Pre-Election Anxiety, US Election Went Smoothly

Masood Farivar

   Despite substantial pre-election anxiety, millions of Americans went to
   the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president in a process that by most
   accounts went smoothly.

   There were few reports of voter intimidation and no major acts of
   violence, according to law enforcement officials and voter advocates.

   With the results of a bitterly fought election campaign between
   President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden still up in
   the air, officials remained on alert for the possibility of unrest and
   potential violence.

   Nevertheless, voting rights advocates said the process was largely
   successful and problem-free.

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