Election 2020

Election 2020

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

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Edited Biden video portends social media challenges in 2020
The unproven claims are coming from voices on the right and left and are challenging tech platforms' response to election misinformation. President Trump retweeted one video that had been edited to make it appear Biden endorsed his reelection.
With three COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, state officials say it’s too early to cancel large gatherings. But one state lawmaker says he’s stopping all in-person meetings with constituents. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Senate takes up several violence prevention measures, and St. Paul teachers are back on the picket line.
Health officials have announced a second COVID-19 case in the state. Lawmakers are responding with a funding package that could be signed in the coming days. And Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson says he’ll run for 16th term in Congress.
Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president
Sen. Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Sen. Bernie Sanders for the nomination.
Karen Pence: Minnesota will 'make a real difference' in 2020 race
Second lady Karen Pence stressed Minnesota’s importance for President Trump’s reelection campaign. She was the main speaker at a campaign rally after Vice President Mike Pence was diverted to Washington state to monitor coronavirus developments.