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Some Washington Republicans worry that Kris Kobach, a polarizing conservative who lost a race for governor last year, would become the GOP's Senate candidate and lose in the general election.

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Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday

1:25pm August 04, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

Some Republicans worry that Kris Kobach, a polarizing conservative who lost the Kansas governor's race in 2018, would put a solid GOP Senate seat in jeopardy along with their Senate majority.

Some Battleground States Lean Toward Biden, According To A New NPR Analysis

5:18pm August 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump is falling further behind in the presidential race, according to a new NPR analysis. Significant swing states are leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden, opening up a clear path to victory.

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Urgency Behind Nevada's New Bill That Expands Mail-In Voting

5:18pm August 03, 2020

NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Michelle Rindels of The Nevada Independent about the Nevada legislature passing a bill to expand mail-in voting during times of emergency.

What To Expect From Republican Senate Primary In Kansas

4:07pm August 03, 2020

NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith speaks with reporter Bryan Lowry of The Kansas City Star about the Republican primary in Kansas and controversial Senate candidate Kris Kobach.

Michigan Republicans Split Over Mail-In Voting Amid State's Primary

4:07pm August 03, 2020

by Abigail Censki (WKAR)

Michigan's primary is on Tuesday, and the state's Republicans are debating among themselves how much they should embrace mail-in voting as President Trump tries to cast doubt on it.

Map showing current NPR 2020 battleground projections

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2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Trump Slides, Biden Advantage Expands Over 270 Votes

6:39am August 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

With three months until Election Day, Trump's handling of COVID-19 and race relations have further hurt his reelection chances. States now leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden would be enough to win.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (right) and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows leave the U.S. Capitol Thursday following a meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Politics & Government

'Still A Long Ways To Go' For A New Coronavirus Relief Package

6:30am August 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats and Republicans met over the weekend, but still appeared far apart on a next relief measure.

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Police Reform Debate Elevates Black Caucus Chair Bass' Profile As Possible VP Pick

5:00am August 03, 2020

by Kelsey Snell

California Rep. Karen Bass has been a key leader on issues of racial justice. Now some Democrats are boosting her to get the nod for Joe Biden's ticket.

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The State Of The 2020 Presidential Race

6:48pm August 02, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Despite a global pandemic, election day is three months away and will feature a number of races that could affect which party will take control of Congress.

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France's Green Wave Marks Environmental Shift

5:25pm August 02, 2020

by Eleanor Beardsley

In recent municipal elections, candidates from the Green Party won in major French cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Marseilles and Lyon.