Election 2020

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

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April 8, 2020 12:54 AM

Fact check: Is mail ballot fraud as rampant as President Trump says it is?

Pressure is increasing to make mail voting more available nationwide in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but President Trump on Tuesday called it "very dangerous."

by Miles Parks

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April 7, 2020 6:15 PM

In Wisconsin, election goes on despite the coronavirus pandemic

Voters went to the polls in Wisconsin Tuesday — and election workers staffed them — despite a global pandemic and a stay-at-home order put in place by the state’s governor.

by Dan Kraker

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April 7, 2020 4:00 AM

Wisconsin election held amid virus fears: Here's what you need to know

Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting and extend the absentee deadline, but he was blocked by courts. Results for Tuesday's contests may not appear for days.

by Elena Moore

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April 6, 2020 7:28 AM

Wisconsin moves forward with election despite virus concerns

Voters in Wisconsin are likely to face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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April 4, 2020 8:22 PM

Wisconsin GOP appeals to Supreme Court to block extended voting

Wisconsin Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday's primary, despite public health fears about in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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April 3, 2020 3:45 PM

Wisconsin Republicans say election should go on as scheduled

Wisconsin Republicans are brushing off Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session to push back Tuesday’s election and shift to mail-only.

by The Associated Press

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April 2, 2020 4:14 PM

Judge won't delay Wisconsin election but extends voting

A federal judge has decided not to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary but will give people more time to file absentee ballots.

by The Associated Press

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April 2, 2020 11:31 AM

Democratic National Convention pushed back a month, and the format may change

The convention in Milwaukee, set for July, has been rescheduled for mid-August because of the coronavirus.

by Scott Detrow

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March 23, 2020 9:06 PM

Wisconsin pushes forward with April 7 primary despite coronavirus

Many other states have delayed elections but Wisconsin leaders are sticking with the date. In part, it's because local and state offices are also on the ballot.

by Maayan Silver

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March 23, 2020 1:25 PM

Biden admonishes Trump in new crisis campaign approach

Joe Biden used a new livestream apparatus to call for a more urgent response from the White House. Biden is expected to be more present in the coming days to push back on Trump's daily briefings.

by Don Gonyea

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