Minnesota Secretary of State says primary results could be delayed up to week, asks for patience
With more people voting absentee amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota election officials say it may take a few days to a week to get the ballots counted for next Tuesday’s primary election.
With more people voting absentee amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota election officials say it may take a few days to a week to get the ballots counted for next Tuesday’s primary election.
Minneapolis drive-thru ballot drop-off: Time, location, what to bring
It is a record year for early voting in Minnesota and, in Minneapolis, you don’t even need to get out of your car to cast your ballot.
It is a record year for early voting in Minnesota and, in Minneapolis, you don’t even need to get out of your car to cast your ballot.
Omar, Melton-Meaux spar over campaign finance issue as race appears to tighten
Antone Melton-Meaux, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's Democratic primary challenger, fought back Wednesday after coming under a last-minute attack from the Minnesota DFL over his campaign finances.
Antone Melton-Meaux, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's Democratic primary challenger, fought back Wednesday after coming under a last-minute attack from the Minnesota DFL over his campaign finances.
Biden won't go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
The move is the latest example of the pandemic’s sweeping effects on the 2020 presidential election and the latest blow to traditional party nominating conventions that historically have marked the start of fall general election campaigns.
The move is the latest example of the pandemic’s sweeping effects on the 2020 presidential election and the latest blow to traditional party nominating conventions that historically have marked the start of fall general election campaigns.
Minnesota voter group files lawsuit to block mask mandate at polling places
A group of Minnesota voters filed a federal lawsuit against state and local leaders, including Governor Tim Walz, over concerns the statewide mask mandate creates a legal conflict that will cause them to break the law when voting in-person.
A group of Minnesota voters filed a federal lawsuit against state and local leaders, including Governor Tim Walz, over concerns the statewide mask mandate creates a legal conflict that will cause them to break the law when voting in-person.
Judge approves changes to Minnesota absentee ballot rules for November election
A Ramsey County District Court judge approved changes that will ease restrictions on absentee voting in Minnesota for the general election in November.
A Ramsey County District Court judge approved changes that will ease restrictions on absentee voting in Minnesota for the general election in November.
House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays
The plan imposed by Louis DeJoy, a Republican fundraiser who took over the top job at the Postal Service in June, eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and orders that mail be kept until the next day if postal distribution centers are running late.
The plan imposed by Louis DeJoy, a Republican fundraiser who took over the top job at the Postal Service in June, eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and orders that mail be kept until the next day if postal distribution centers are running late.
Trump nemesis Omar challenged in Democratic primary over celebrity status
Antone Melton-Meaux says he voted for U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2018 as she made history in becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress.
Antone Melton-Meaux says he voted for U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2018 as she made history in becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress.
531K Minnesotans have requested absentee ballots ahead of election in pandemic
With the primary just days away, the City of Minneapolis is already testing the voting machines.
With the primary just days away, the City of Minneapolis is already testing the voting machines.
Omar, challengers battle in debate ahead of Aug. 11 primary
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two Democratic primary challengers battled over contrasting styles and campaign finance controversies in their first -- and probably only -- debate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two Democratic primary challengers battled over contrasting styles and campaign finance controversies in their first -- and probably only -- debate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Minnesotans can use driver's license that expired during pandemic to register to vote in primary
Minnesotans with driver's licenses or identification cards that have expired during the COVID-19 pandemic will still be able to use those IDs as valid proof of Minnesota residency in order to register to vote in the upcoming primary, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services.
Minnesotans with driver's licenses or identification cards that have expired during the COVID-19 pandemic will still be able to use those IDs as valid proof of Minnesota residency in order to register to vote in the upcoming primary, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services.
Minnesota elections official calls Trump's threat to move Election Day 'dangerous', but 'empty'
President Donald Trump has been saying for weeks that he may not trust the results of this fall’s election and Thursday, he questioned whether the whole thing should be postponed.
President Donald Trump has been saying for weeks that he may not trust the results of this fall’s election and Thursday, he questioned whether the whole thing should be postponed.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Biden calls Trump the country's 'first' racist president
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Republicans sharply restrict Jacksonville's RNC attendance over coronavirus fears
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.
Kanye West drops presidential bid: report
The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.
The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.
Minneapolis moves 50 polling places due to COVID-19 concerns
Minneapolis is moving 50 polling places this election season in an effort to keep community members safer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city said in a release Monday.
Minneapolis is moving 50 polling places this election season in an effort to keep community members safer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city said in a release Monday.
Less than 50 percent of Americans would support another celebrity president, survey says
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Justices rule states can bind presidential electors' votes
So-called faithless electors have not been critical to the outcome of a presidential election, but that could change in a race decided by just a few electoral votes.
So-called faithless electors have not been critical to the outcome of a presidential election, but that could change in a race decided by just a few electoral votes.