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Election 2024

Election 2024

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

Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

It will be former President Donald Trump’s second trip to Minnesota this year as he seeks to put the state in the GOP column for the first time in more than a half of a century.
by Mark Zdechlik

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In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

There’s a feud unfolding among Republicans in northwest Minnesota. The Otter Tail County GOP is currently deeply divided, with traditional area Republicans pitted against a more conservative, activist faction of the local GOP.
by Catharine Richert

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Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State Steve Simon is responsible for ensuring that Minnesota has a smooth and fair election this fall. With President Joe Biden exiting the race just a month before the Democratic National Convention, one name on the ballot is now uncertain. How will that affect our ballots?
by Emily Bright and Heidi Raschke

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You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next nominee. Here are answers to questions MPR News readers asked us about the news.
by Ellie Roth and Sam Stroozas

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Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s 4th District, told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer she’s willing to back Harris and favors Gov. Tim Walz for a running mate.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

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Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips challenged President Joe Biden for the presidential nomination and now backs Vice President Kamala Harris, but he said he also wants Democrats to hear from other potential candidates. “Competitions create better outcomes,” he told MPR News.
by Mark Zdechlik

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