Election 2020

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

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September 24, 2020 12:00 PM

Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota legislature have expressed support for QAnon online. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Stephen Montemayor about his reporting.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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September 24, 2020 9:40 AM

Trump pays respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg

President Donald Trump paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Thursday morning, just two days before he announces his nominee to replace her on the high court.

by The Associated Press

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September 24, 2020 9:29 AM

White House walks back Trump hedging on potential transfer of power

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany sought to walk back President Trump's comments suggesting he might not accept the election results if the Democratic nominee Joe Biden were declared the winner.

by Barbara Sprunt

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September 24, 2020 4:00 AM

Pence meets with 'Cops for Trump,' visits damaged business in Minneapolis

With protests in Kentucky over a charging decision in Breonna Taylor’s death, Vice President Mike Pence appeared at a Minnesota event to show the administration’s support for police.

by MPR News Staff

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September 23, 2020 6:59 PM

Trump declines to promise peaceful transfer of power after election

Earlier in the day, the president said he expects this year's election results to go to the Supreme Court, defending his push to swiftly replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

by Alana Wise

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September 23, 2020 11:43 AM

Election 2020: Voter guides

Side-by-side comparisons of the Democratic and Republican candidates running for Minnesota’s most hotly contested political races.

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September 23, 2020 11:00 AM

Voter guide: Where the U.S. Senate candidates stand on the issues

Here’s what you need to know about where candidates running for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat stand on the top issues.

by MPR News Staff

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September 23, 2020 11:00 AM

Voter guide: Where the 7th District candidates stand on the issues

Here’s what you need to know about where candidates running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th District stand on the top issues.

by MPR News Staff

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September 23, 2020 11:00 AM

Voter guide: Where the 1st District candidates stand on the issues

Here’s what you need to know about where candidates running for Congress in Minnesota’s 1st District stand on top issues for Minnesotans.

by MPR News Staff

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September 23, 2020 11:00 AM

Voter guide: Where the 2nd District candidates stand on the issues

Here’s what you need to know about where candidates running for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District stand on top issues.

by MPR News Staff

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