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Election 2020

Election 2020

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

Have questions? #AskMPRNews. We want to hear your stories and insights, too. #TellMPRNews what you’re thinking about on social media or by emailing tell@mpr.org.

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Next Trump-Biden debate now uncertain as rival camps argue

Next Trump-Biden debate now uncertain as rival camps argue

President Donald Trump says he will skip next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual. Biden is rejecting Trump’s proposal to push back their remaining two debates in the wake of Trump's coronavirus diagnosis.
by The Associated Press

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Fact check: Pence echoes Trump misfires in VP debate

Fact check: Pence echoes Trump misfires in VP debate

The vice presidential debate wasn't the madhouse matchup of President Donald Trump vs. former Vice President Joe Biden last week. But there were plenty of distortions.
by The Associated Press

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4 takeaways from the Pence-Harris vice presidential debate

4 takeaways from the Pence-Harris vice presidential debate

Wednesday's debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions, defended Joe Biden's and President Donald Trump's records, but it was a fly that created buzz.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Minnesota Senate control hinges on battleground seats

Minnesota Senate control hinges on battleground seats

The battle for control of the Minnesota Senate is being fought in just a handful of districts. The results could determine whether state government remains divided. But in a few of the battleground districts, there are third-party candidates who could affect the outcome of close contests.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate

Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate

Vice President Mike Pence defended the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 210,000 Americans Wednesday night, while his Democratic challenger, Kamala Harris, condemned “the greatest failure of any presidential administration” during a largely civil debate dominated by the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Facebook vows to crack down on voter intimidation in election

Facebook vows to crack down on voter intimidation in election

The social network announced new measures to prevent misinformation, threats and confusion surrounding the election, but said it would let Donald Trump Jr.'s call for an “army of poll watchers” stand.
by Shannon Bond

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What former Vice President Mondale will be watching for in Wednesday's debate

What former Vice President Mondale will be watching for in Wednesday's debate

Former Vice President Walter Mondale took the stage against Republican Bob Dole in what was believed to be the first-ever vice presidential debate back in 1976. So what will he be looking for in the debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris?
by Tom Crann

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Candidate Jason Lewis self-quarantines for 2nd time in week

Candidate Jason Lewis self-quarantines for 2nd time in week

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis left the campaign trail for the second time in less than a week Wednesday after learning that he had been in contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus.
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November or February? Judge to decide timing of 2nd District race

November or February? Judge to decide timing of 2nd District race

The timing of the 2nd Congressional District election is before a federal judge, who is weighing whether to keep it in November or push it off until February.
by Brian Bakst

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Voter beware: U.S. tells public how to avoid election mischief

Voter beware: U.S. tells public how to avoid election mischief

The government has outlined steps that Americans can take to counter the foreign interference threat. The advisories make clear that American agencies are tracking a broad range of potential threats that they believe voters should know about.
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