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More from 2020 election: announcements, news, and updates

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules on partisan lines to require state to hold election on TuesdayWisconsin Supreme Court rules on partisan lines to require state to hold election on Tuesday
Politics

Republicans have fought tooth and nail to make it hard to vote in this election.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A judge may have saved thousands of Wisconsin voters from being disenfranchised by coronavirusA judge may have saved thousands of Wisconsin voters from being disenfranchised by coronavirus
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Judge William Conley’s order is narrow, but it is just broad enough to save thousands of voters from disenfranchisement.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Democratic National Convention has been postponed until August 17The Democratic National Convention has been postponed until August 17
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DNC leaders have decided to delay the convention amid the coronavirus crisis.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Wisconsin has an election April 7 in the middle of a pandemic. It’s shaping up to be a debacle.Wisconsin has an election April 7 in the middle of a pandemic. It’s shaping up to be a debacle.
Politics

The governor had to call up the National Guard to make sure there will be enough poll workers.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Coronavirus primary delays mean some states could lose delegates at the Democratic National ConventionCoronavirus primary delays mean some states could lose delegates at the Democratic National Convention
Politics

The DNC says no primary can be held after June 9 — but Covid-19 has some states ignoring the rules.

By Sean Collins
Explainers
If a presidential nominee gets coronavirus, we’re in uncharted territoryIf a presidential nominee gets coronavirus, we’re in uncharted territory
Explainers

Here’s how the presidential nomination process could change if a nominee got coronavirus.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Exclusive: New poll shows Asian American voters could give Democrats a big boost in 2020 battleground districtsExclusive: New poll shows Asian American voters could give Democrats a big boost in 2020 battleground districts
Politics

A DCCC survey finds that AAPI voters in battleground districts favor the Democratic candidate by 33 points on the generic ballot.

By Li Zhou
The 2 Democrats running for president and everything else you should know about 2020
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The biggest questions about the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, answered.

By Dylan Scott and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Tulsi Gabbard’s presidential campaign is officially overTulsi Gabbard’s presidential campaign is officially over
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The controversial Democrat has dropped out of the presidential race.

By Zack Beauchamp
The race for presidential delegates is well underway. Track them here.
Politics

Vox will be tracking the delegates throughout the primary season.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
March 17 primaries: Live resultsMarch 17 primaries: Live results
Politics

As Ohio postpones its primary due to coronavirus, voters in three other states are headed to the polls.

By Ella Nilsen
What to do if you’re over 70 and running for president in a coronavirus outbreak
Politics

The three men most likely to win in November are in the demographic most at risk of complications from the virus.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Joe Biden wins the Florida Democratic primaryJoe Biden wins the Florida Democratic primary
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A big, albeit expected, victory in the Sunshine State.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The chaotic delay of the Ohio primary, explainedThe chaotic delay of the Ohio primary, explained
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The state is no longer voting in person on Tuesday, March 17.

By Li Zhou
Politics
It looks like Ohio’s primary won’t be happening on Tuesday after allIt looks like Ohio’s primary won’t be happening on Tuesday after all
Politics

Gov. Mike DeWine said the state’s health director would declare a health emergency and close the polls.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
Joe Biden’s effort to heal the breach with Elizabeth Warren on bankruptcy, explainedJoe Biden’s effort to heal the breach with Elizabeth Warren on bankruptcy, explained
Explainers

A flip-flop with a long and dramatic backstory.

By Matthew Yglesias
The strange and crucially important order of the Democratic primary states, explained
Explainers

To win the nomination, a candidate must master this calendar of staggered contests. Here’s the order — and why it’s set up this way.

By Andrew Prokop and Christina Animashaun
Politics
A democratic socialist explains why Bernie Sanders is losingA democratic socialist explains why Bernie Sanders is losing
Politics

“The Democratic Party will continue to lose or win narrowly unless it actually starts to ... stand for something.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
What to expect at the first two-person Democratic debateWhat to expect at the first two-person Democratic debate
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Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off directly for the first time.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Bernie Sanders wins the Northern Mariana Islands caucusesBernie Sanders wins the Northern Mariana Islands caucuses
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It’s a small, but helpful, win for the senator.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Live results for the Northern Mariana Islands caucusesLive results for the Northern Mariana Islands caucuses
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There are six delegates at stake in the territory’s caucuses on Saturday.

By Cameron Peters
The 5 million Americans that 2020 candidates refuse to talk about
Politics

Once again, Native Americans are left out of the election conversation.

By Maria Givens
Explainers
Joe Biden’s coronavirus plan, explainedJoe Biden’s coronavirus plan, explained
Explainers

The plan draws a sharp contrast to Trump’s response so far.

By German Lopez
Politics
The next Democratic debate will feature a much smaller stageThe next Democratic debate will feature a much smaller stage
Politics

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders will be onstage in Washington, DC, for the 11th debate of the primary.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Bernie Sanders finally wins CaliforniaBernie Sanders finally wins California
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The win gives him some much-needed momentum going into Sunday’s debate.

By Li Zhou