Industry Dive Insight: How the 2020 US election impacts business in the markets we cover
The U.S. elections in 2020 will affect business conditions in many sectors for years to come.
When election results first came in four years ago, it was unclear what policy and regulation would look like in the new Trump administration. Experts ultimately predicted a shift away from the policies and regulations implemented by the Obama administration. Businesses across sectors started to plan how they would adapt to the new policy and regulatory environment under Trump.
Today, the 2020 election comes at what is perhaps an even more uncertain time for business, with the coronavirus pandemic resulting in major revenue and job losses. A full return to normal economic conditions likely remains some ways out, according to experts. The ripple effects reverberate across every market that Industry Dive publications cover.
From the presidential election to congressional races and ballot initiatives, the choices made by voters this fall will impact every business, from healthcare and energy to workplaces and supply chains. Our 75+ journalists are digging deep to help our readers understand the potential implications for their industries.
Starting today, we will list the insights and stories shared with our readers around the 2020 election.We will provide updates as stories are published leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3.
To speak with any of the reporters behind these stories about their coverage, please email media@industrydive.com.
Updated Nov. 3, 2020
Nov. 3, 2020
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Healthcare Dive What healthcare issues are driving voters to the polls on Election Day?
Waste Dive Waste industry donates $4.6M during 2020 campaign cycle; vast majority goes to Republicans
HR Dive How to handle Election Day distractions in the workplace
Waste Dive How the 2020 election could impact the waste and recycling industry
Oct. 30, 2020
Construction Dive Border wall breakup: Will blacklisting of contractors end if construction stops?
Higher Ed Dive: How would Biden's immigration proposals affect international students?
Marketing Dive Nando's hidden camera stunt urges voting with 'undemocratic' meals
Utility Dive Election 2020: Xcel Energy, municipalization advocates face off in Boulder
Oct. 29, 2020
CIO Dive 5 state ballot initiatives to watch in 2020
Construction Dive Border wall breakup: What would happen if Biden becomes president
Cybersecurity Dive Trump, Biden want strong cyber but differ on offense vs. defense
Higher Ed Dive How has the Trump administration changed higher education?
HR Dive 10 ballot measures to watch: Voters to weigh in on paid leave, marijuana
Utility Dive Election 2020: States accelerated renewables under Trump. Could a Biden win slow that?
Oct. 28, 2020
CIO Dive Biden, Trump run on similar tech platforms. Differences are in the details
K-12 Dive Where Trump and Biden stand on education issues
Higher Ed Dive Biden said he wants to undo DeVos' Title IX rule. How would he replace it?
Restaurant Dive White Castle will partially close all restaurants every presidential Election Day
Utility Dive Election 2020: For DOE, staffing, renewables spending, transparency
Utility Dive Biden win could double annual solar deployments, increase financial impacts to utility customers: S&P
Oct. 27, 2020
Higher Ed Dive What's next for free college if Biden becomes president?
Smart Cities Dive 10 statewide ballot measures to watch on Election Day 2020
Smart Cities Dive Ballot billions: Behind the efforts to fund and finance climate action
Utility Dive Election 2020: Trump's FERC may need to shift course on clean energy, though Biden's road will not be easy
Oct. 26, 2020
Utility Dive Election 2020: Climate policy faces a tough road through Congress regardless of electoral outcomes
Oct. 23, 2020
HR Dive Where the presidential candidates stand on workplace issues
Mobile Marketer DoorDash puts voter education in the spotlight on Instagram Live
Oct. 22, 2020
Banking Dive Election 2020: What should the banking industry expect from Biden or Trump?
Smart Cities Dive How would a Biden administration address infrastructure?
Oct. 19, 2020
Construction Dive Where Trump, Biden stand on construction-related issues
Oct. 16, 2020
Supply Chain Dive Biden and Trump envision similar supply chains but different paths to get there
Oct. 15, 2020
Smart Cities Dive Behind the controversial $7.1B plan to transform transit in Austin, TX
Oct. 13, 2020
Mobile Marketer Lotrimin's social push urges voters to 'stand with confidence' at the polls
Oct. 7, 2020
Restaurant Dive Starbucks partners with Lyft to drive employees to vote
Smart Cities Dive Cities bypass police defunding, opt for enhanced oversigh t
Oct. 5, 2020
Food Dive Where they stand: Political donations from 10 of the largest food and beverage makers
Oct. 2, 2020
Utility Dive Biden could pursue 'easy' climate solutions, elements of the Green New Deal if elected: experts
Oct. 1, 2020
Healthcare Dive Election 2020: Trump and Biden's starkly diverging views on healthcare
Mobile Marketer Chipotle sells out of QR-enabled shirts to drive voter registration
Sept. 30, 2020
HR Dive Trump, Biden debate White House efforts to curtail racial sensitivity training
Utility Dive Climate change had its presidential debate moment. What did we learn?
Sept. 3, 2020
Smart Cities Dive Texas mayors: Climate issues will shape November election
