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Democratic Primary Enters 'Big Tuesday' In 6 States

5:32pm March 10, 2020

Six states hold presidential primary contests today, with Michigan the big prize for Democratic candidates. But both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have cancelled rallies due to coronavirus concerns.

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Kansas City Mayor Underscores Voter Access After Clerical Error Holds Up His Own Vote

5:20pm March 10, 2020

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was turned away from his polling place this morning due to an error by a poll worker. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the mayor about his experience.

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What Election Officials Are Doing To Prevent Coronavirus Transmission While Voting

5:20pm March 10, 2020

by Pam Fessler

Election officials around the country are taking steps they hope will assure voters that they are safe at polling places, despite concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Taylor Miller prepares to cast his ballot during early voting on Monday in Renton, Wash. King County has had the highest number of deaths in the U.S. linked to the coronavirus outbreak.

Biden And Sanders Cancel Election Night Events Due To Coronavirus Concerns

5:08pm March 10, 2020

As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to climb, election officials and candidates are weighing how to make sure the political process doesn't become the next casualty of the virus.

Ricardo Flores, a volunteer for Bernie Sanders, hands John Rellihan a campaign flyer in North Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday. Sanders' supporters are making a big push for him to regain front-runner status.

Sanders' Army Of Volunteers Tries To Rally Support In Missouri

1:04pm March 10, 2020

Bernie Sanders' supporters are making a big push in what could be the senator's last opportunity to regain front-runner status.

Vice President Joe Biden waves after speaking in Detroit in September 2015.

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Joe Biden Spent Years Embracing Michigan. Now He Hopes Voters Return The Favor

12:54pm March 10, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

As vice president, Biden visited Detroit nearly a dozen times, more than President Barack Obama. He was in Detroit again on Monday, this time campaigning before Michigan's Tuesday primary.

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As Biden Campaigns In Michigan, Detroit Voters Could Be Key To His Fortunes

7:42pm March 09, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

Former Vice President Joe Biden has a long history with Detroit, and his path to winning Michigan in the primary and in November could run through the city and its African American voters.

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Montana Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock To Run For Senate

4:58pm March 09, 2020

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has announced a Senate run. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections about Democrats' chances of taking control of the upper chamber in November.

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Live analysis of the March 10 primaries.

Politics & Government

March 10 Primaries: Live Results And Analysis

3:33pm March 09, 2020

Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington state are holding 2020 primary contests on Tuesday. Follow live coverage and see the latest results.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden, seen here at the South Carolina Democratic debate, square off Tuesday in states including Michigan and Washington.

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6 More States Vote Tuesday. Here's Your Guide To Michigan And The Rest

10:25am March 09, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Tuesday's contests offer 352 delegates among six states. Michigan is the biggest prize, and it could be another pivot point in this Democratic primary.