Election 2020

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March 5, 2020 11:00 AM

Flyover 2020: Women in politics

More women are running for office than ever before. But it often seems like women in politics take two steps forward and one step back.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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March 5, 2020 9:57 AM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops out of the 2020 presidential race

Warren announced her decision after disappointing finishes in the primary. She hadn't won or come in second in any states, and finished third in her home state of Massachusetts.

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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March 5, 2020 12:00 AM

Policast: Does Minnesota need changes to primary system after late exits by candidates?

State lawmakers are weighing whether to do anything about the 52,000 votes cast for Democratic presidential candidates who were no longer in the race by Super Tuesday. And a look inside the life of a low-wage worker.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 4, 2020 4:01 PM

Early votes for non-candidates in Minnesota lead some to call for primary changes

Minnesota's first presidential primary since 1992 allowed for early voters to change their votes up to a week before the election, but that system would only have worked for those casting ballots for candidates like Cory Booker, Julian Castro and Andrew Yang.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 4, 2020 2:45 PM

Joe Biden's Minnesota presidential primary win in three charts

A quick look at who voted where for the top two finishers Tuesday and how turnout in the presidential primary compares to the DFL primary for governor in 2018.

by David H. Montgomery

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March 4, 2020 1:10 PM

2020 Democratic delegate tracker: There's still a long way to go

Candidates need 1,991 delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee and face President Trump in November. Here's where the candidates stand so far in the primaries.

by NPR Staff

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March 4, 2020 9:18 AM

Mike Bloomberg suspends his presidential campaign, endorses Joe Biden

After a disappointing Super Tuesday, the billionaire former mayor of New York City announced he is suspending his campaign.

by Miles Parks

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March 4, 2020 7:49 AM

Secretary of state: Super Tuesday website mistake won’t be repeated

Minnesota’s top state election official says new procedures will keep online state election information nonpartisan going forward.

by Tim Nelson

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March 4, 2020 6:11 AM

Trump 2020 sues Washington Post, days after NY Times defamation suit

In the latest salvo against media outlets, the campaign is targeting opinion pieces that invoke concerns that Donald Trump invited aid from Russia to boost his electoral fortunes.

by David Folkenflik

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March 4, 2020 4:31 AM

5 takeaways from Super Tuesday and Joe Biden's big night

It was a surprise result for the former vice president, who won a majority of states on Super Tuesday. He rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status.

by Domenico Montanaro

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