New Minnesota absentee ballot drop box rules in place for 2021 municipal elections
Cities and counties must have video surveillance on 24-hour drop boxes, the boxes need to be bolted to a building or immovable object, and workers must remove ballots at least once per business day.
Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
Minnesota Senate GOP looks to limit same-day voter registration
Minnesota Senate Republicans are advancing legislation to restrict same-day voter registration, sparking a debate over election rules in the state with the country's highest voter turnout.
Reporter's Notebook: A triumphant and fragile democracy
Nearly 160 million Americans cast ballots in the 2020 election, making it one of the highest voter turnouts in history. And yet for many, democracy seemed more fragile and under threat than perhaps at any time in the history of our republic.
Leaders feel sense of relief in some Minnesota communities after projected election results
Minnesota communities that hope to benefit from the presumed Joe Biden Presidency say they are hopeful for the term ahead.
Deadlines loom for vote certification, court action as Biden is presumed President-elect
Following one of the most contentious campaigns in history, President Donald Trump is refusing to concede and is now promising legal action in the coming days to challenge Joe Biden’s win.
President Trump supporters rally outside Minnesota governor's residence
Supporters of President Trump, who has cast doubt on the election results that are now projecting a Joe Biden win, rallied on Saturday outside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence.
Black female Minnesota state representatives respond to historic Harris win
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is the first woman elected to a position in the White House. Harris is Black, Southeast Asian, and the daughter of an immigrant mother.
Strained relationships? How to repair damage with friends & family after election season
This election season has been tough on many families and friends. Dr. Richelle Moen, a family therapist and professor at the U of M Medical School, joined the Buzz with tips on repairing strained relationships.
Protesters block traffic on I-94 in Minneapolis, over 600 cited
Protesters marched onto Interstate 94 in Minneapolis as part of a rally Wednesday night, as the 2020 election for U.S. president remains undecided.
230,930 absentee ballots still outstanding in Minnesota
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office says 230,930 absentee ballots are outstanding as of today.
Affirmative action effort in California faces uphill battle; polling shows Prop. 16 is struggling
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
2 California measures would expand voting rights for felons, teens
Prop. 17 would restore the vote for some felons and Prop. 18 would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they turn 18 before the general election.
DOJ to send personnel to Minneapolis to monitor election law compliance
The United States Department of Justice announced Monday it plans to send personnel to 44 jurisdictions nationwide, including Minneapolis, to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws.
How to report voter intimidation on Election Day in Minnesota
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office offered guidance to voters who witness or are victim to voter intimidation on Election Day.
How to track your absentee ballot in Minnesota
The Minnesota Secretary of State says more than 1.5 million absentee ballots have been accepted during the 2020 Election and those voters can track the status of their ballot using a handy website.
Minnesota politicos urge people to get out and vote as Election Day nears
One day after President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden were both in Minnesota, politicians and advocates across the Twin Cities were again hard at work to rally for their respective parties.
Minnesota Secretary of State won't seek stay of decision requiring absentee ballots in by election night
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says his office will not seek a stay of the decision that requires absentee ballots to be submitted by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Simon said Friday.
Early voting in Minnesota: How to vote by mail, in person
In-person early voting and absentee voting began in Minnesota on Sept. 18.
Security company that sought armed election security in Minnesota appears in court
A national ad recruiting former military members to provide armed security in Minnesota on Election Day and after has received a great deal of attention over the last few weeks, leading to a court hearing Monday.