Election 2024

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

August 6, 2024 9:30 AM

Sen. Tina Smith reacts to Gov. Tim Walz joining Democratic presidential ticket

Sen. Tina Smith talks with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and senior politics editor Brian Bakst about Gov. Tim Walz being the vice presidential pick for the Democratic presidential ticket.

by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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August 6, 2024 8:05 AM

Gov. Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ running mate. What happens now in Minnesota politics?

Some steps are clear under Minnesota’s Constitution but election results and timing will set the course for who moves up the ranks.

by Ellie Roth and Brian Bakst

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August 6, 2024 7:57 AM

Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Democratic running mate

Gov. Tim Walz supporters say the ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and past congressman could help Harris in the Midwest. But he also comes with baggage from nearly two decades in political office.

by Dana Ferguson

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August 6, 2024 7:28 AM

Omar has familiar challenger in Minnesota's 5th but the race isn't playing out in same way

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a Democratic primary challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, the opponent who nearly beat her two years ago.

by Clay Masters

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August 6, 2024 4:00 AM

Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known

Of the top three potential running mates, Mark Kelly has the highest favorability rating overall and is particularly strong with independents. Harris is set to make her announcement Tuesday.

by Domenico Montanaro

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August 6, 2024 2:32 AM

A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Kamala Harris

Harris was mentioned 19 times on the account, according to the complaint, including several times in the days after announcing she was running for president in place of Biden.

by Ayana Archie

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August 5, 2024 7:49 PM

A trademark lawyer is sitting on HarrisWalz.com, he made the website ‘brat’ themed

A trademark lawyer who bought the domain named ClintonKaine.com in 2016 is now sitting on HarrisWalz.com as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows in on a running mate. For now, the site is blank with the governor’s name in lower-case black letters and a green background, a reference to the album “brat” by Charli XCX.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2024 12:11 PM

Harris’ VP candidates narrow: We talked to political reporters from their home states

Vice President Kamala Harris has narrowed her running mate choices down to three state governors. She is expected to announce who will join her on the Democratic ticket on Tuesday morning.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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August 5, 2024 12:07 PM

Usha Vance tries to defend her husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment

In her first solo interview of the campaign, Usha Vance discussed how her family is adjusting to vice presidential campaign life and what she wants voters to know about her husband.

by Eric McDaniel