Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have dominated the Republican presidential nomination fight for much of the year. Neither dominated the debate stage Wednesday night. Trump skipped the GOP’s opening presidential primary debate. DeSantis showed up, but he was overshadowed for much of the night by political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.
The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the frontrunner on stage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact.
The Republican Party is shifting its attention to Milwaukee, a city that will host both the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday and the party's nominating convention next summer.
As the 2024 campaign begins, some Minnesotans say the prospect of a presidential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump makes them wish there were alternatives.
The Democratic Party is still largely backing incumbent President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination since the 80-year-old launched his reelection campaign in April. Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips has been flirting with the idea of adding his name to a short list of Democratic presidential candidates.
In a statewide poll released this month, former President Trump led a crowded field of contenders for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was among those trailing Trump.
Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election.
Minnesota Republicans have a tiny bank balance and still owe rent for the 2022 state convention. The party chair says the fundraising picture is perking up though.