Election 2020

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

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August 9, 2020 2:42 PM

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

President Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and appears certain to face legal challenges. Democrats called it a pre-election ploy that would burden cash-strapped states.

by The Associated Press

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August 8, 2020 10:14 AM

Democrats worry attorney general has an 'October surprise' in the making

Attorney General William Barr says he won't take any action to influence the presidential election, but looming in the background is a probe apparently focused on the Obama administration.

by Carrie Johnson

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August 7, 2020 4:46 PM

Politics Friday: Primary preview special

MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy looks ahead to Tuesday’s primary election in Minnesota. He’ll discuss the races to watch and how politics and voting has changed during the pandemic.

by Mike Mulcahy and Jeff Jones

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August 6, 2020 9:37 AM

Watch: Biden says he wouldn't stand in the way of a Trump prosecution

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he would not stand in the way of a future Justice Department pursuing criminal charges against President Trump after he leaves office.

by Barbara Sprunt

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August 5, 2020 6:36 PM

Attacking vote-by-mail was hurting Trump in Fla., experts say. So he changed course

Democrats lead Republicans in mail ballot requests in the state by 600,000, leading to pressure on the president to relent in his attack on mail voting.

by Miles Parks

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August 5, 2020 4:40 PM

Minn. congressional hopefuls stress their farm bona fides

Candidates showcased their knowledge of agriculture policy and highlighted their rural connections during a pair of FarmFest virtual forums.

by Brian Bakst

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August 5, 2020 3:28 PM

Voters weigh Omar vs. Melton-Meaux as primary approaches

As primary election day neared, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s main rival Antone Melton-Meaux reacted to a campaign finance complaint while Omar highlighted her ties to her district. Voters are divided in the most expensive primary campaign in the state.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 5, 2020 12:50 PM

Trump considering giving convention speech from White House

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2020 11:15 AM

Biden won't go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination

Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signaling a move to a convention that essentially has become entirely virtual.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2020 10:53 AM

Senate Republicans face uphill fight to hold majority

A key victory in a Senate GOP primary on Tuesday offers a mild reprieve to Republicans working to hold their narrow majority in 2020.

by Susan Davis

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