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More from 2020 election: announcements, news, and updates

Politics
4 key Kentucky primary races to watch on Tuesday4 key Kentucky primary races to watch on Tuesday
Politics

Kentucky’s Democratic Senate primary has become competitive, and Rep. Thomas Massie faces a Republican challenger for his House seat.

By Ella Nilsen
What we know about Joe Biden’s possible vice presidential picks
Explainers

Here are 11 of Biden’s potential choices for a running mate.

By Ella Nilsen
Democrats are seeing a much better chance of retaking the Senate in 2020
Explainers

The battle for control of the Senate is on.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Live results for the June 9 primariesLive results for the June 9 primaries
Politics

In West Virginia, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango has won the Democratic governor’s primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Justice — who used to be a Democrat himself — this fall.

By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 2 more
Politics
Some voters are waiting hours to cast their ballots in Georgia. Here’s what we know.Some voters are waiting hours to cast their ballots in Georgia. Here’s what we know.
Politics

“Voters have been disenfranchised across the state.”

By Ella Nilsen
Live results for the June 2 primaries
Politics

Several states are holding primaries on Tuesday. Here are the races to watch.

By Ella Nilsen, Katelyn Burns and 3 more
Politics
Theresa Greenfield has won the Democratic Senate primary in IowaTheresa Greenfield has won the Democratic Senate primary in Iowa
Politics

She’ll take on Sen. Joni Ernst in a competitive race this fall.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever beforeWhy more Republican women are running for the House than ever before
Politics

Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.

By Li Zhou
The voters Biden needs to win the election, explained
Explainers

Here’s what a winning coalition looks like for Biden.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden’s campaign is relying on Democratic women amid the Tara Reade scrutinyJoe Biden’s campaign is relying on Democratic women amid the Tara Reade scrutiny
Politics

Biden’s pitch to voters has been complicated by the sexual assault allegation.

By Li Zhou
Democrats should make voting reform a nonnegotiable baseline for the next stimulus bill
Science

Universal vote-by-mail is the only way to ensure free and fair elections in November.

By David Roberts
Explainers
The push for Joe Biden to choose a black woman as his running mate, explainedThe push for Joe Biden to choose a black woman as his running mate, explained
Explainers

Some Democrats are looking for more representation on the ticket — and a vice presidential pick who will boost turnout.

By Li Zhou
Many world leaders have seen double-digit polling surges amid coronavirus. Trump isn’t one of them.
Politics

How Trump’s coronavirus response is hurting him in the polls.

By Roge Karma
Politics
Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for presidentHillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for president
Politics

Clinton made her endorsement during Biden’s virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Polls show Biden leading Trump in most battleground statesPolls show Biden leading Trump in most battleground states
Politics

Trump is hogging the spotlight, but it might not be helping him.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Kentucky just made it harder to vote during a pandemicKentucky just made it harder to vote during a pandemic
Politics

Wisconsin-style tactics come to Kentucky.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Joe Biden racks up another big endorsement: Elizabeth WarrenJoe Biden racks up another big endorsement: Elizabeth Warren
Politics

Warren announced she’s backing Biden after Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama did the same.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for presidentBarack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Politics

Obama: “I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden’s coronavirus response garners mixed reviews from DemocratsJoe Biden’s coronavirus response garners mixed reviews from Democrats
Politics

While some think he’s kept too low a profile, others see him drawing a solid contrast with Trump.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden: “We need you in the White House”Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden: “We need you in the White House”
Politics

“I’m going to need you,” Biden said. “Not just to win the campaign, but to govern.”

By Sean Collins
Why Bernie Sanders failed
Politics

The Sanders campaign and his supporters bet on a theory of class politics that turned out to be wrong.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Here’s how he stacks up against Trump in the polls.Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Here’s how he stacks up against Trump in the polls.
Politics

Biden and Trump are in tight battles in swing-state polls, but Biden has the lead nationally.

By Sean Collins
9 ideas Biden should steal from his Democratic rivals
Future Perfect

From coronavirus response to lead abatement to fighting child poverty, there’s a lot of good policies to choose from.

By Dylan Matthews
Why Sanders didn’t replicate Trump’s upset primary victory
Explainers

Both were outsiders challenging party establishments. But only one of them won.

By Andrew Prokop
Bernie Sanders ends his second bid for the presidency
Politics

The 78-year-old democratic socialist changed many things about the Democratic Party, but he could not become its leader.

By Dylan Scott