Election 2024

Election 2024

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

Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected
On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and to strip networks of their broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change
This year marks the first time Minnesota college students will get to vote early on campus, following a law passed in 2023 by the state Legislature that allows for on-campus, pop-up early voting sites.
In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility
Voters in Grand Rapids are concerned about the economy and other issues central to this divisive election. But in a small town where people rub shoulders with those on the other side of the political spectrum, they’re more interested in maintaining civility.
Western Wisconsin race has strong implications for congressional control
Wisconsin’s third district makes up most of western Wisconsin. On the ballot this year, voters will choose between incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Democrat Rebecca Cooke. The region has historically been a swing district the elected Barack Obama and later Donald Trump.
What is the No. 1 leading cause of stress for you? Hint: It's not family
A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines.
Early voting kicks off in battleground Wisconsin with a push from Obama and Walz
In-person early voting has kicked off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.