Election 2020

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

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October 28, 2020 11:18 AM

Trump to campaign in Rochester Friday

President Donald Trump will return to Minnesota in the closing days of the 2020 campaign. He has a rally scheduled in Rochester on Friday evening.

by Brian Bakst

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October 28, 2020 8:58 AM

Heading to the polls? If you have a disability, here's what to know

Plan ahead and know your rights. And don't leave that polling place without casting your ballot.

by Clare Lombardo

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October 28, 2020 7:57 AM

Trump has weaponized masculinity as president. Here's why it matters

Donald Trump's macho messaging has been a big part of his political success. It's even been reflected in some of his policies as president. But campaign opponents are trying to turn it against him.

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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October 28, 2020 4:00 AM

10 House races to watch

House Democrats hope to pick up seats in this election and add to their 232-197 majority. They have focused on President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus and threats to the health care law.

by Kelsey Snell

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October 28, 2020 4:00 AM

Mille Lacs County board race highlights old tensions

Bradley Harrington, who serves as the state tribal liaison for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, says he hopes to set a new, less divisive tone. Dave Oslin is seeking his third term and looks forward to a federal court decision that could resolve a long-running boundary dispute.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 28, 2020 1:00 AM

Political analyst Amy Walter sizes up the 2020 election at St. Olaf College event

Political analyst Amy Walter of the non-partisan Cook Political Report and host of public radio’s “Politics with Amy Walter” on The Takeaway speaks about the 2020 election at a St. Olaf College event.

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October 27, 2020 7:31 PM

'Dude, I'm done': When politics tears families and friendships apart

During a bruising political season, many Americans are dropping friends and family members who have different political views. Experts say we should be talking more, not less.

by Tovia Smith

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October 27, 2020 6:00 PM

Money pours into Minnesota legislative races

The battle for control of the Minnesota Legislature is attracting huge sums of money to the campaigns, much of it focused on a small number of key districts.

by Brian Bakst and David H. Montgomery

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October 27, 2020 5:29 PM

Supreme Court rejects delay of 2nd District vote

A Minnesota Republican candidate's bid to delay voting in his congressional race to February due to the death of a third-party candidate was rejected Tuesday at the Supreme Court.

by The Associated Press

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October 27, 2020 5:05 PM

Meet a few of Minnesota’s first time candidates

Tuesday marks a week until Election Day. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three first-time candidates who are jumping into local elections in Minnesota. She also looked at what’s happening at the polls across the country.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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