Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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GOP endorses Fischbach to take on Peterson in Minnesota’s 7th District
Republicans in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District have endorsed former Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach to take on longtime U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson in November. Meanwhile, GOP delegates in the 2nd district endorsed Marine Corps veteran Tyler Kistner.
Biden announces vice presidential search committee
Former Vice President Joe Biden has kicked off the next phase of his campaign, appointing former and current Democratic officials to help him pick a running mate. Biden has said he'll choose a woman.
Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden for presidency
“Just think of what a difference it would make right now if we had a president who not only listened to the science ... but brought us together,” said Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential race to Donald Trump.
States expand internet voting experiments amid pandemic, raising security fears
Voters with disabilities, as well as those who serve in the military and live overseas could cast ballots via their phone or home computer even as security experts warn the technology can't be trusted.
White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy
After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.
Wis. officials: 7 virus cases appear related to in-person voting
They would be the first such cases since the state held in-person voting despite widespread concern about the health risks. The conditions of the seven, all in Milwaukee, weren't immediately available.