Election 2020

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

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October 21, 2020 3:11 PM

Anxious Democrats don't trust Biden's lead. His campaign is fine with that

After 2016, nothing will make Democrats feel secure in the final weeks of a presidential election. For Joe Biden's campaign, which doesn't want voters to be complacent, the anxiety is OK.

by Scott Detrow

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October 21, 2020 2:29 PM

Voter guide: Where the 3rd District candidates stand on the issues

Incumbent Rep. Dean Phillips faces Republican challenger Kendall Qualls in the 3rd District. Here’s a breakdown of the issues they discussed during a debate earlier this month.

by Madison Moroder

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October 21, 2020 12:22 PM

Will voting in a nonbattleground state make a difference?

How does your vote matter if you don't live in a presidential battleground state? There are plenty of other races where your vote still makes a difference.

by The Associated Press

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October 21, 2020 11:50 AM

Should we trust the polls in the 2020 election?

After Donald Trump won the election in 2016, surprised observers said polls had underestimated his support. What did pollsters get right, what did they get wrong and what have they learned?

by Kerri Miller

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October 21, 2020 11:23 AM

Voter guide: Where the 6th District candidates stand on the issues

Incumbent Rep. Tom Emmer faces DFL challenger Tawnja Zahradka in the 6th District. Here’s a breakdown of the issues they discussed during an MPR News debate.

by Darian Leddy

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October 21, 2020 6:58 AM

Former MN Secretary of State Joan Anderson Growe: Everyone's vote should be counted

Former Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Anderson Growe talks with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about her new book, "Turnout,” and reflects on the current election.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 21, 2020 4:00 AM

The final Biden-Trump debate is Thursday. Here's what you need to know

The debate likely marks President Donald Trump's last chance to reach a massive audience as he trails Joe Biden in polls nationally and in key states.

by Barbara Sprunt

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October 21, 2020 1:00 AM

NPR special report: Voting in America

In an hour-long special report, NPR explores an extraordinary electoral season that’s coincided with the global pandemic.

by MPR News Staff

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October 20, 2020 5:04 PM

Can you trust opinion polls? We asked a Minneapolis pollster

Just about all of the polls in 2016 projected Hillary Clinton would win both the popular vote and the electoral college. She didn’t. Are this year’s polls any different?

by Tom Crann