Challenge To Minnesota Rep. Omar Tops 5 Races To Watch Tuesday
The first-term progressive has a well-funded challenger. Also Tuesday there are two runoffs in Georgia with controversial conservative candidates.
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Ballot Drop Boxes Become Latest Front In Voting Legal Fights
Drop boxes have been used in some states for years, and their use is expanding as more voters cast absentee ballots. But the Trump campaign and some Republicans say they're not secure enough.
Republican Convention To Mandate Masks, Track Attendees' Movements
Delegates at the scaled-back RNC later this month in Charlotte, N.C., will have badges equipped with Bluetooth technology so organizers can find out whom people came in contact with if needed.
Belarus Elections End With Landslide Winner — And Massive Protests
Five-term incumbent Alexander Lukashenko is declared the winner. Opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rejects the results.
Ballot Drop Boxes Gain Popularity As An Alternative To In-Person And Mail-In Voting
With concerns about in-person voting or relying on mail-in voting, more election offices are providing secure drop boxes to submit absentee ballots. But the Trump campaign is suing to limit their use.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Primary Challenge In Minnesota
Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a primary challenge Tuesday for reelection in her Minneapolis-area district. She's facing questions about whether she's more interested in her district or personal fame.
Arizona Focus Group Sees Trump's Crime Attack On Biden As 'Far From Reality'
An NPR/Marist focus group of Phoenix-area voters weighs in on President Trump's campaign messages, and his handling of the pandemic and race relations.
Bolivia Twice Delays Elections, Citing Pandemic
President Trump may not be able to postpone the U.S. election, but Bolivia's unelected interim government has done it twice, sending supporters of ousted President Evo Morales into the streets.
In 2020, A Female Running Mate Won't Be A 'Hail Mary'
There are a lot of contrasts between Joe Biden's impending pick and past elections when women were vice presidential candidates. One that's easy to overlook: Biden is ahead in the polls.
'It's Ridiculous': States Struggle To Accommodate COVID-19 Positive Voters
In Texas, COVID-19 positive voters can be put in the position of choosing between their right to vote and the public's health.