Election 2020

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

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October 11, 2020 3:53 PM

Biden visit caps push into Ohio, once considered a longshot for Democrats

Joe Biden is set to make his first general election campaign visit Monday to Ohio, signaling the former vice president’s hopes of winning the state Democrats lost by a significant margin in the 2016 election.

by The Associated Press

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October 11, 2020 2:25 PM

Trump claims he's free of virus, ready for campaign trail

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared he was ready to return to the campaign trail despite unanswered questions about his health on the eve of a Florida rally meant to kick off the stretch run before Election Day.

by The Associated Press

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October 11, 2020 9:51 AM

Senators weigh COVID risk for hearing on Supreme Court nominee Barrett

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism” as the split Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick to cement a conservative court majority before Election Day.

by The Associated Press

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October 10, 2020 2:40 PM

White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., rejected the most generous Trump administration plan to date as “one step forward, two steps back." The Republicans who control the Senate dismissed it as too expensive and a political loser for conservatives.

by The Associated Press

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October 10, 2020 1:43 PM

Trump makes first public appearance since his hospital stay

The president appeared healthy, though perhaps a little hoarse, during the 18-minute speech that was intended to send the message that he's back and ready to resume his battle for reelection. Before the speech, White House officials said they had no information to release on whether the president was tested for COVID-19.

by The Associated Press

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October 10, 2020 6:40 AM

Judge rules against Texas limit of one drop-off site per county for absentee ballots

The decision says the limit is a burden for elderly and disabled voters, who are at particular risk for the coronavirus, because it requires them to travel to more crowded locations to cast votes.

by Barbara Campbell

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October 9, 2020 5:44 PM

Thursday's presidential debate canceled after spat over coronavirus safety concerns

The second face-off of the general election season was scheduled for next week in Miami, Fla.

by Alana Wise

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October 9, 2020 5:02 PM

Judge: Winner of CD2 race must be decided in November

A federal court decision Friday prevents the delay of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District election, meaning the winner will be decided in November. Because a third party candidate died, a state law said the seat should be decided in a February special election.

by Brian Bakst

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October 9, 2020 3:45 PM

MPR News congressional debates in the 6th and 2nd Districts

What’s being done to confront the coronavirus and stem the economic fallout from the pandemic are central to this year’s election campaigns. That was clear when the candidates in Minnesota’s 2nd and 6th Congressional Districts met in separate MPR News debates Friday.

by Mike Mulcahy and Brian Bakst

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October 9, 2020 2:55 PM

Minnesota absentee voting on record-setting pace

Nearly 18 percent of registered Minnesota voters have already cast ballots in the November election and the number is expected to grow.

by David H. Montgomery

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