Minnesota voters file lawsuit to block Donald Trump from ballot in 2024

A group filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Minnesota based on the 14th Amendment, which bans those who engaged in insurrection against America from running for president.

Trump faces Minnesota ballot questions
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Could former President Donald Trump?s name be taken off ballots in Minnesota next November? FOX 9?s Mary McGuire offers details on the growing question.

First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify

With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.

Donald Trump election chances in question
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Professor of political science and election law at Hamline University David Schultz weighs in on the indictment of Donald Trump and how it might effect his election chances.

Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion

Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum launches long-shot bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, adding his name to the long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early lead in the race.

Barack Obama tweeted about Minnesota as reason you should vote

In a Twitter thread on Friday, former President Barack Obama used Minnesota as an example of why you should vote. 

AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'

When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.

Minneapolis DFL convention erupts in chaos
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DFL Chairman Ken Martin has called for an emergency meeting of the party?s executive committee, following chaos at the endorsement convention Saturday in the race to represent Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council.

MyPillow's Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M in election data dispute

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has been order to pay $5 million to a software engineer in a dispute over data Lindell claimed proved China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections.

Gov. Walz signs bill restoring voting rights for 55K felons

An estimated 55,000 felons released from prison in Minnesota can soon cast a ballot after Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that expands voting rights.

Ranked-choice voting in Minnesota?: DFL lawmakers introduce bill

DFL lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to bring ranked-choice voting for state and federal elections in Minnesota.

Felon voting rights: Minnesota House plans Thursday vote

Some 50,000 convicted felons in Minnesota will be one step closer to having their voting rights restored Thursday.

Minnesota moves a step closer to restoring voting rights for convicted felons
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Democrats who control the House have scheduled a Thursday evening floor vote on the bill, which would restore voting rights immediately after a person is released from prison. Minnesota currently requires people to serve their entire sentence, including probation or parole terms that often stretch years or decades. Identical legislation is moving through Senate committees.

Scott Jensen claims 'political machine' behind medical board investigation

He says the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is investigating him for alleged COVID-19 disinformation, and he’s taking everything public because he suspects other forces are behind it.

Minnesota felon voting rights not decided by Supreme Court as 2022 ends

The final opinions from the Minnesota Supreme Court for 2022 have been published, and more than a year after hearing oral arguments a decision on a highly anticipated case regarding the voting rights of convicted felons has not been reached yet.

As Democrats prepare to shuffle presidential primary calendar, Minnesota makes its case

Minnesota Democrats are doing their final lobbying as a Democratic National Committee panel prepares to meet Thursday to start deciding the party's 2024 presidential primary calendar.

Minnesota Grassroots-Cannabis Party losing major political status

The Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis party, one of Minnesota's two marijuana parties, will get demoted from its major political party status following the November election.