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Election 2024

Election 2024

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2024.

You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next nominee. Here are answers to questions MPR News readers asked us about the news.
by Ellie Roth and Sam Stroozas

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Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots

Secretary of State Steve Simon is responsible for ensuring that Minnesota has a smooth and fair election this fall. With President Joe Biden exiting the race just a month before the Democratic National Convention, one name on the ballot is now uncertain. How will that affect our ballots?
by Emily Bright and Heidi Raschke

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Majority of Minnesota Democratic delegates back VP Harris for president after Biden exits

Majority of Minnesota Democratic delegates back VP Harris for president after Biden exits

A day after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection, MPR News confirmed most of the state’s 93 delegates to the convention in Chicago support Vice President Kamala Harris. That includes fresh endorsements from Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.
by MPR News Staff

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Stauber cites mineral mining as one reason for Trump’s appeal in northern Minnesota

Stauber cites mineral mining as one reason for Trump’s appeal in northern Minnesota

Minnesota 8th District Republican Rep. Pete Stauber spoke to MPR News’ All Things Considered host Tom Crann about his party’s platform and how he sees it playing out in northern Minnesota.
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Megan Burks

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When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.
by Stephen Fowler

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Ahead of Trump rally, Emmer confident in security and party’s chances of making Minnesota red

Ahead of Trump rally, Emmer confident in security and party’s chances of making Minnesota red

Former President Donald Trump and his recent pick for Vice President — JD Vance — will be in Minnesota Saturday for a campaign event. Minnesota’s Trump campaign chair Tom Emmer represents Minnesota 6th Congressional District, where the Republican rally will be held.
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Megan Burks

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Politics Friday: This is not your typical summer before a ‘big election‘

Politics Friday: This is not your typical summer before a ‘big election‘

Typically in the summer leading up to Election Day, average voters check out while the campaigns and hardcore political watchers jockey for position. That’s not the case this year. The MPR News politics team is here to explain.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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‘I think it’s plausible:’ Is Gov. Walz a dark horse in the VP race?

‘I think it’s plausible:’ Is Gov. Walz a dark horse in the VP race?

Governor Tim Walz has been thrust on the national stage ever since he told MPR News that he would be willing to be considered as a running mate for Kamala Harris.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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County Commissioner: Otter Tail County, 3

County Commissioner candidates running for the primary election include Greg Anderson, Kurt Mortenson and Tony Swendsrud.

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Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel's war in Gaza

Harris looks to strike a careful balance on Israel's war in Gaza

The vice president can't afford to repel supporters of Israel, a key Democratic constituency, as she works to win back some voters alienated by President Biden's policy on the war.
by Asma Khalid

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