Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns
Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.
Minnesota Secretary of State seeks 2020 election changes amid pandemic
The Minnesota Secretary of State will be introducing a bill that would allow temporary changes to conduct an election this year that allows for social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules governor cannot delay primary amid pandemic
While several states had scheduled primaries in recent weeks, Wisconsin is alone in moving ahead with in-person voting in the midst of the pandemic.
Rep. Craig wants to extend $500 stimulus credit for older kids and college-age dependents
Americans will soon see checks from the federal government under a stimulus bill passed to counter the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus.
Judge won't delay Wisconsin primary election amid COVID-19 pandemic but extends absentee voting
The deadline for voters to get absentee ballots to local clerks had been 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but the order shifted that to 4 p.m. on April 13.
Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota exploring mail-in ballots, expanded absentee voting for 2020 state election
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says the 2020 statewide elections should go on as scheduled, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, but he is exploring several options depending on the status of the pandemic on Election Day, including mail-in ballots.
Wisconsin reports 3rd virus death, mayors urge primary delay
Wisconsin reported a third coronavirus death Friday, as a bipartisan trio of mayors objected to proceeding with the April 7 presidential primary and a doctor with a Madison-based health system tested positive.
Minnesota DFL, GOP move conventions to online ballots
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota DFL Party Executive Committee made the decision to no longer hold local conventions and instead use an online balloting system.
Bernie Sanders will ‘assess his campaign' as Biden solidifies formidable lead
Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.
President Trump clinches GOP nomination with Tuesday primary wins
President Donald Trump has clinched the Republican Party nomination, surpassing the necessary delegate threshold.
Tuesday’s primaries offer chance for Biden to reach Latinos
In Joe Biden’s pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination, he’s run repeatedly into a wall in the West, where Bernie Sanders’ strength among Latinos propelled his campaign even as he struggled with other groups.
Trump leading Biden, Sanders in Iowa by double digits, poll says
Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders may be getting lots of media attention as the battle for their party’s presidential nomination heats up, but voters in Iowa appear to be solidly behind President Trump for November.
Democratic debate moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C. due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns
The Democratic National Committee is moving Sunday’s presidential debate from Arizona to Washington because of concerns about coronavirus.
Bernie Sanders says he's moving ahead with his Dem campaign
Bernie Sanders says he's moving ahead with his Democratic presidential campaign.
Disappointing results leave Sanders campaign at crossroads
The face of the Democrats’ far-left flank is suddenly staring up at a towering wall of opposition from his own party, an urgent call to unify against President Donald Trump and a growing delegate disadvantage.
Biden adds Idaho to win total, delivering blow to Sanders
Michigan and five other states held presidential contests on Tuesday at a critical point in the Democratic race.
Biden cancels Tampa campaign stop due to 'coronavirus public health emergency'
Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."
DNC: No live audience during presidential debate in Phoenix amidst coronavirus outbreak
Officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that there will be no live debate audience during the Democratic presidential debate in Phoenix on March 15.
Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden cancel primary night events due to coronavirus
The cancellation comes amid Tuesday’s primaries where Sanders needs delegates to maintain momentum.