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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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Biden would end border wall construction, but wouldn't tear down Trump's additions

Biden would end border wall construction, but wouldn't tear down Trump's additions

The presumptive Democratic nominee spoke in a new interview with Hispanic and Black journalists about how he would reverse president's policies on the border wall and tariffs on China.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Primary election amid pandemic sets stage for November

Primary election amid pandemic sets stage for November

Minnesota voters will finalize November’s ballot in the Aug. 11 primary election. The first statewide election amid the pandemic will look different than voters are accustomed to, and election officials are preaching patience.
by Brian Bakst

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'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight

'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight

Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise. There have been zero Black woman governors, just two senators, several dozen congresswomen. But now Black women are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment. 
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Voter guide: Build your ballot

Voter guide: Build your ballot

MPR News, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, is providing this voter guide to let you compare candidates and their positions on key issues in the 2020 election.

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2020 electoral map ratings: Trump slides, Biden advantage expands over 270

2020 electoral map ratings: Trump slides, Biden advantage expands over 270

With three months until Election Day, President Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 and race relations have further hurt his reelection chances. States now leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden would be enough to win.
by Domenico Montanaro

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High stakes primary looms for three DFL lawmakers

High stakes primary looms for three DFL lawmakers

Three DFL state legislators are fighting to stay on the November ballot after they lost their party’s endorsement. Next week’s primary election will determine whether they can continue seeking reelection.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota's primary election, pandemic edition: How to vote safely in person

Minnesota's primary election, pandemic edition: How to vote safely in person

Will voting booths be sanitized? Should you keep your mask on while waiting outside? Here are answers to some key questions on how to stay safe when you go to the polls on primary day.
by Jiwon Choi

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