Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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How to spot (and fight) election misinformation
Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you’re likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.
A nonprofit with ties to Democrats is sending out millions of ballot applications. Election officials wish it would stop.
Election officials say a flood of mailers from the Center for Voter Information has contained mistakes and confused voters at a time when states are racing to expand vote by mail.
Minnesota kids answer: What would you do if you were president of the U.S.?
While they may not be able to vote yet, the next generation of leaders in Minnesota has a say in what’s going on today and what they hope for America’s future. From reforming the criminal justice system to painting the White House pink, here are some of the presidential plans Minnesota’s future leaders shared with us.
Renewing focus on Minnesota, Pence campaigns on the Iron Range
The vice president on Monday traveled to Hibbing despite an outbreak of the coronavirus among several of his staff. The visit set off criticism from Gov. Tim Walz and health experts. Pence’s campaign stop is part of a final push to help Donald Trump become the first GOP presidential nominee in nearly a half-century to win Minnesota.
How police, National Guard and the military are preparing for Election Day tensions
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.