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Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Minnesota Poll: Biden holds on to lead over Trump

Minnesota Poll: Biden holds on to lead over Trump

A new poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden holding on to a lead over President Donald Trump in Minnesota with less than six weeks to go until the November election.  The MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE-11 Minnesota Poll shows Democrat Biden with a 6 point lead over the Republican president. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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NASA astronaut will vote from space

NASA astronaut will vote from space

Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Trump schedules campaign appearance in Duluth

Trump schedules campaign appearance in Duluth

President Donald Trump has scheduled a "Make America Great Again Event" at the Duluth International Airport starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, as Minnesota once again will be in the campaign spotlight.
by MPR News Staff

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A candidate, not a prosecutor: Harris' role in upcoming Supreme Court hearings

A candidate, not a prosecutor: Harris' role in upcoming Supreme Court hearings

Kamala Harris made her national reputation as a sharp, partisan questioner in Senate hearings. As a vice presidential nominee, that may not be her approach in the next Supreme Court confirmation.
by Scott Detrow

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Unlikely, but possible: How the presidency could hinge on Minnesota

Unlikely, but possible: How the presidency could hinge on Minnesota

The recent death of a third-party candidate in Minnesota’s 2nd District race will leave that seat temporarily vacant — which could end up swinging the results of the entire presidential election. Here’s how.
by David H. Montgomery

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2nd District candidate Adam Weeks dies; special election needed

The death of Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Adam Weeks will force a special election next year. DFL incumbent Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner are the other candidates.
by David H. Montgomery

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Rematches key to control of the Minnesota Legislature

Rematches key to control of the Minnesota Legislature

The legislative contests in many parts of Minnesota have a familiar ring this year. There are dozens of rematches for House and Senate seats across the state, with undeterred challengers seeking a different outcome from the last time they ran.
by Tim Pugmire

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State legislative races to watch

State legislative races to watch

In a matter of weeks, voters will decide which party controls the Minnesota Legislature next year. While many seats are reliable wins for one party or the other, there are always some that are truly up for grabs. They are likely to be key to which party ends up controlling the House and Senate.
by Tim Pugmire

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