Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Michigan governor says Trump incites domestic terrorism
The day after chants of "lock her up!" erupted during President Trump's rally in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded with a plea to turn down the political heat.
Lindsey Graham warmed to Trump, and some South Carolina voters feel left in the cold
The South Carolina senator has always relied on moderate voters — be they Republicans, independents or Democrats. But this year, many moderates are upset with him and his closeness to the president.
COVID-19 cases tied to MN campaign events — but full impact is unclear
Health officials say some people who attended recent political events in Minnesota — including two major Trump rallies in the northern part of the state — later tested positive for COVID-19. But how many? That number is hard to find.
Campaign cash piles up in final stretch
New fundraising and cash on hand figures provide a glimpse of the state of the campaign as Election Day approaches.
Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election
Nearly 21 million people have voted so far, which is about 15 percent of all votes cast in 2016. Experts predict there may be higher turnout in this election than in any presidential contest since 1908.
Voter mail bag: You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers
It’s been an election season unlike any other, and it’s prompting scores of questions about how we vote and what happens next. MPR News is working to track down answers.
Twitter changes hacked content rules after Biden story furor
An executive tweeted that the social media company will no longer remove hacked material unless it's directly shared by hackers or those working with them. And instead of blocking links from being shared, tweets will be labeled to provide context.
From health care to the economy: Where Trump and Biden stand
NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.