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The path to 270: How Harris and Trump could gain enough electoral college votes to win

The path to 270: How Harris and Trump could gain enough electoral college votes to win

Minnesota recently moved from a “Lean Democrat” rating to “Likely Democrat,” according to the Cook Political Report. That means it’s more likely Minnesota will go to Vice President Kamala Harris.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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What’s your plan for handling election anxiety?

What’s your plan for handling election anxiety?

Are you feeling stressed out about the election? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about election anxiety and making plans to stay calm and connected over the next few days.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

The Minnesota Senate will stay in DFL control next year but there was no definitive word on the House. There were no surprises in Minnesota’s U.S. House and Senate elections. And voters were poised to continue using lottery money to fund natural resources projects.
by MPR News Staff

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Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday’s presidential election. Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled Tuesday after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are not chosen by chance. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing

Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing

Many of former President Donald Trump’s supporters don’t believe he lost in 2020. Despite a close race again in 2024, Trump and allies still falsely claim the only way he loses is because of cheating.
by Stephen Fowler

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‘I thought it would be fun.’ 92-year-old election judge has served voters for 7 decades

‘I thought it would be fun.’ 92-year-old election judge has served voters for 7 decades

Around 30,000 Minnesota election judges are checking in voters and handing out ballots Tuesday at polling places across the state. Many are regulars who’ve served their communities for years, even decades. But you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s been at it longer than Helen Burgstaler.
by Matt Sepic

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