Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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March 1, 2020 5:25 PM

Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity

“The truth is the path has narrowed to a close for our candidacy if not for our cause,” Buttigieg told supporters in South Bend, Ind. “We must recognize that at this point in the race, the best way to keep faith with those goals and ideals is to step aside and help bring our party and country together.”

by The Associated Press

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March 1, 2020 9:03 AM

Sanders reports raising $46.5M in February; Warren raises $29M

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign said Sunday that it raised more than $46.5 million in February. Both Sanders and Elizabeth Warren continue to demonstrate the formidable power of attracting small, online donations nationwide.

by The Associated Press

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March 1, 2020 6:12 AM

Four takeaways from Joe Biden's big win in South Carolina

The former vice president won by 30 points in South Carolina, giving him a big claim to being the principal alternative to Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination.

by Domenico Montanaro

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February 29, 2020 8:31 PM

Tom Steyer drops out of 2020 presidential race

The billionaire climate-change activist had staked his campaign on doing well in South Carolina, but ended with a disappointing finish on Saturday.

by Juana Summers and Barbara Sprunt

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February 29, 2020 6:13 PM

Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Biden's win came at a do-or-die moment in his 2020 bid as the moderate Democrat bounced back from underwhelming performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. The race now pivots immediately to 14 “Super Tuesday” states, including Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2020 3:36 PM

Klobuchar, Sanders sprint to finish in Minnesota

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and national front-runner Sen. Bernie Sanders are both campaigning in Minnesota in the final days before Tuesday’s presidential primary, as the state assumes an outsized importance among the 14 Super Tuesday primaries.

by Brian Bakst and David H. Montgomery

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February 27, 2020 12:00 AM

Policast: Young people's attitudes about politics and prison system changes

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News summarizes a new poll showing many young voters are worried about health care. And state officials are looking at major changes to Minnesota’s prison system.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 26, 2020 3:36 PM

Minnesota’s presidential primary: Everything you need to know

Lingering questions about the process and how to join, answered.

by Cody Nelson

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February 26, 2020 2:28 PM

MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Here's how the poll was conducted

Here’s a closer look at who Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy talked to for a recent MPR News/Star Tribune poll focused on issues and politics leading up to the 2020 Election.

by David H. Montgomery