Minnesota leaders to fight court ruling that restoring voting rights for felons was unconstitutional
A pro-Trump Minnesota judge declared a new state law restoring voting rights for convicted felons unconstitutional, drawing a sharp rebuke from Minnesota’s attorney general and secretary of state who said he overstepped his authority and urged residents to vote anyway.
A pro-Trump Minnesota judge declared a new state law restoring voting rights for convicted felons unconstitutional, drawing a sharp rebuke from Minnesota’s attorney general and secretary of state who said he overstepped his authority and urged residents to vote anyway.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
Early voting in Minnesota begins for 2023 municipal general elections
Early voting for municipal elections has begun in Minnesota. Starting Friday, Minnesotans can cast their ballots.
Early voting for municipal elections has begun in Minnesota. Starting Friday, Minnesotans can cast their ballots.
Early voting begins in MN on Friday
Early voting begins on Friday in Minnesota. On the ballot this year are things like mayor, city council and school board, and not every part of the state will hold elections. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Early voting begins on Friday in Minnesota. On the ballot this year are things like mayor, city council and school board, and not every part of the state will hold elections. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Voter Registration Day: Sec. Simon on changes
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon details some changes this year on National Voter Registration Day.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon details some changes this year on National Voter Registration Day.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
GOP set to push early voting, mail ballots after years of opposite messaging to its voters
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.