Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, a nomination that — if confirmed — will cap a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that Trump hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
More about the Minnesota voter poll: How it was conducted
The findings of this MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll are based on live interviews conducted Sept. 21 to Sept. 23 with 800 Minnesota voters who indicated they were “likely to vote” in the November general election. Read the details here.
Minnesota Poll: Biden holds on to lead over Trump
A new poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden holding on to a lead over President Donald Trump in Minnesota with less than six weeks to go until the November election.  The MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE-11 Minnesota Poll shows Democrat Biden with a 6 point lead over the Republican president. 
NASA astronaut will vote from space
Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.
Trump schedules campaign appearance in Duluth
President Donald Trump has scheduled a "Make America Great Again Event" at the Duluth International Airport starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, as Minnesota once again will be in the campaign spotlight.
Craig to keep campaigning with 2nd District race in flux
The Democratic incumbent says people shouldn’t stop voting in her race, which could be headed to a February special election due to a challenger’s death. Lawsuits are possible.
Unlikely, but possible: How the presidency could hinge on Minnesota
The recent death of a third-party candidate in Minnesota’s 2nd District race will leave that seat temporarily vacant — which could end up swinging the results of the entire presidential election. Here’s how.
Minnesota legislative leaders highlight their party's values and issues
On Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with the legislative leaders of both parties about the major issues in the State Senate and House of Representatives races.
The death of Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Adam Weeks will force a special election next year. DFL incumbent Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner are the other candidates.