Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Suburbs loom large in campaign for legislative control
The future of Minnesota’s divided state government is on the ballot in November, as all 201 seats in the Legislature are up for grabs.
Biden pledges to dismantle Trump's sweeping immigration changes — but can he do that?
The Trump administration has undertaken more than 400 executive actions on immigration, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Biden has vowed to roll back many policies — but faces obstacles.
Visits, voting punctuate big political week in Minnesota
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will campaign in Minnesota as early voting opens. New polls show Biden ahead in the race.
As election nears, Iowa senator under pressure for COVID-19 remarks
The race for Sen. Joni Ernst's seat could help determine control of the Senate. At a recent campaign event, the GOP lawmaker echoed a debunked conspiracy theory about the pandemic's death toll.
Wisconsin Supreme Court action on ballots raises questions
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to halt the mailing of absentee ballots raised concerns about creating delays and confusion in the presidential battleground state. The court’s decision came Thursday, just 54 days before the Nov. 3 election.
Veteran House incumbents cling to seats as districts evolve
Much of the focus in this year’s fight for House control will be on freshmen Democrats who captured Republican-held seats in 2018. But there’s a smaller category of lawmakers who also merit attention: veteran representatives facing tight reelections, including Minnesota U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson.