Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Bolton: Trump moves in office guided by reelection concerns
President Donald Trump "pleaded" with China's Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?
With a presidential campaign and historic demonstrations unfolding, the country's youngest voters and activists are navigating the power of direct action versus electoral politics in real time.
This November, election night could stretch into election week or month
Mail ballots take longer to process than votes cast in person. So, despite what some politicians may say, experts say it's not a sign of nefarious activity when results take days to come in.
Trump reschedules Tulsa campaign rally 'out of respect' for Juneteenth
The president had faced fierce criticism for scheduling a campaign rally on the holiday commemorating the effective end of slavery, in a city home to a horrific incident of racial violence in 1921.
Biden's VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others
Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.
Trump RNC acceptance speech moves to Jacksonville after coronavirus dispute
The event was originally planned to be held in Charlotte, N.C., but will now move to Florida after pushback from the North Carolina governor regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.