Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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GOP retirements spike, diminishing hope of retaking House majority in 2020
Experiencing life in the minority and increasing concerns about the GOP's prospects for retaking control are prompting more departures. Suburban areas remain the key political battlegrounds.
Trump's all about the base, but he likely needs more than that — here's why
A lot of focus is put on the president's job approval nationwide, but all that matters in the end is the president's standing state by state — and that leaves him with a narrow path to reelection.
In 100 words: Where each Democratic candidate stands in the presidential race
Despite missteps on the campaign trail, former Vice President Joe Biden continues to retain support among key Democratic voter groups, but Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren aren't far behind.
The DNC is about to cut the 2020 field in half, and spark plenty of controversy
The shrinking field will please some who worry about Democrats' chances of defeating President Trump. But some candidates are already complaining party leaders are trying to manipulate the process.
'Rev it up': Back at home, Klobuchar is told to get tough
Klobuchar has been polling from 1 percent to 4 percent in a crowded primary field. Some of her biggest supporters wished there was something more she could do to grab the spotlight, increase her name recognition and convince voters that she can win.
Former Rep. Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 GOP primary
Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman and tea party favorite turned radio talk show host, announced a long-shot challenge Sunday to President Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020, saying the incumbent is "completely unfit" for office and must be denied a second term.
Sen. Bernie Sanders brings campaign to Minnesota State Fair
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders brought his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination to the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, sharply criticizing President Trump and saying the rest of the 2020 Democratic candidates are only just now catching up to his policies and positions.