Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Face-to-face anger: Trump, Biden lash, interrupt each other
Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in contentious exchanges Tuesday night over the coronavirus pandemic, city violence, job losses and how the Supreme Court will shape the future of the nation’s health care.
Jason Lewis: 'Will of people' behind quick court confirmation
Republican Senate candidate Jason Lewis joined All Things Considered on MPR News Tuesday to talk about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and his plan to gain metro voters. Incumbent Sen. Tina Smith joined the program Monday.
2nd District candidates campaign on two tracks
A federal court case will determine if voters in the district will pick their member of Congress in November or February. Meanwhile, the two remaining candidates are taking different approaches to campaigning.
How to protect yourself from political scams
Election Day is five weeks away and campaigns are busy. Do you know the difference between genuine political campaigns or impostors? MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and Susan Adams Loyd, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota, on how to protect yourself from political scams.
6 questions ahead of the 1st Trump-Biden presidential debate
The first presidential debate is high stakes. Can President Donald Trump avoid the sitting-president first-debate slump? Does former Vice President Joe Biden come across competently? And how personal will it get?
Live coverage: Trump and Biden's 1st presidential debate
Follow NPR’s live coverage of the first 2020 presidential election debate, including fact-checking and analysis. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are in Cleveland for the event, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News.
Rep. Craig sues to keep 2nd District election in November
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has sued to keep the seat on this November’s ballot. The death of a candidate from a marijuana party threw the race in doubt last week.