Election 2024

Election 2024

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2024.

Two city council members vie to succeed St. Cloud’s departing mayor
The mayoral race is highlighting some of St. Cloud’s most pressing challenges, including a housing crunch, a struggle to revive its downtown and a perception that the city is less safe. Both candidates talk about addressing those problems, but they differ — sometimes subtly — on how to do so.
With dueling rallies this week, Georgia is on the mind for Trump and Harris
Both candidates are in the crucial swing state this week. Trump had two events on Wednesday, while Harris, ahead of her own visit, answered "Yes" at a CNN town hall when asked if Trump is a fascist.
PolitiFact weighs in on false claims about Walz and how to spot disinformation
A senior U.S. intelligence official has found that Russia is behind viral disinformation about Gov. Tim Walz. An account on X spread false claims against the Democratic vice presidential nominee but a closer look at the posts reveals inconsistencies and inaccuracies.
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says
A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears.
Renew it or lose it: Lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment
This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs, including parks projects, conservation and clean water efforts.
Trump's former chief of staff called him a 'fascist.' Harris is campaigning on that
John Kelly, a retired Marine general who was Donald Trump's chief of staff, said his former boss fits the definition of a fascist. Now Vice President Kamala Harris is running on it.