Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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January 10, 2020 2:14 PM

Do the debates matter to you?

The last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses happens Tuesday night. Are the candidates talking about what you care about?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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January 9, 2020 1:13 PM

MN Supreme Court ruling: Primary ballot will stay as it is

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied a Republican candidate's bid to join Donald Trump on Minnesota's presidential primary ballot.

by Brian Bakst

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January 9, 2020 1:06 PM

FEC commissioner rips Facebook over political ad policy: 'This will not do'

Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub says Facebook's "weak plan suggests the company has no idea how seriously it is hurting democracy."

by Bill Chappell

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January 8, 2020 4:22 PM

On Minnesota farm, Bloomberg says he wants to better understand rural America

Bloomberg visited a soybean farm in Wells as part of a series of events highlighting economic sectors that are struggling.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 8, 2020 4:00 AM

Disinformation 2020: How to spot faulty news this election year

How do you know if you can believe what you read about the 2020 campaign, especially on social media? The truth can be hard to find. Here are some ways to start.

by Catharine Richert, Brian Bakst and Cody Nelson

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January 7, 2020 3:21 PM

Klobuchar slams Trump on handling of Iran during campaign stop in New Hampshire

Campaigning in New Hampshire, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she predicted the escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran when the Trump administration walked away from the multi-lateral agreement to head off the country’s nuclear weapons program.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 7, 2020 11:39 AM

Who's running for president? The 2020 Democrats

It's the most diverse field ever, and the largest in at least 40 years. Democrats are entering a long, drawn-out primary process to take on President Trump in 2020.

by Alyson Hurt, Renee Klahr, Alena Sadiq and Domenico Montanaro

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January 7, 2020 11:07 AM

Michael Bloomberg to visit Minnesota Wednesday

Michael Bloomberg is making his first Minnesota appearance as a presidential candidate with a stop at a soybean farm Wednesday.

by Brian Bakst

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January 6, 2020 9:45 AM

Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren in presidential race

In an online video posted Monday featuring the two former 2020 White House rivals, Castro tells Warren, "No one is working harder than you." The pair had remained friendly during months of campaigning.

by The Associated Press

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January 4, 2020 6:13 PM

Small cracks have appeared in GOP unity on impeachment trial

For now, Republicans are holding the line behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on how to proceed with an impeachment trial. But small cracks in GOP unity have appeared, with two Republican senators criticizing McConnell's pledge of “total coordination” with the White House.

by The Associated Press

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