Mar 16 Detainees walk out of cells, into voting booths in Chicago By Don Babwin, Associated Press Detainees at Cook County Jail in Chicago are going to the polls in jail for the first time in the state's history. Continue reading
Mar 03 Many Democratic voters made last-minute picks By Hannah Fingerhut, Josh Boak, Associated Press Many Democratic voters in Super Tuesday's presidential primaries made up their minds just before casting a ballot — a sign of fluidity in a race recently upended by Joe Biden's blowout in South Carolina. Continue reading
Mar 03 California braces for long lines at Super Tuesday primary By Janie Har, Associated Press Enthusiasm is high for the election, which was moved up from its usual spot in June. But the election also coincides with a number of changes aimed at expanding voter participation. Continue reading
Mar 02 Klobuchar, Buttigieg endorse Biden on eve of Super Tuesday By Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg are uniting behind Joe Biden's presidential bid as the Democratic Party's moderate wing scrambled to boost the former vice president just hours before voting begins in high-stakes Super Tuesday states. Continue reading
Feb 28 California voting changes raise concerns for Super Tuesday By Janie Har, Associated Press The "Super Tuesday" primary in the country's most populous state comes amid changes aimed at expanding voter participation, including new voting equipment and vote centers that are replacing polling places in some counties. … Continue reading
Feb 27 Warren still dogged by past claims of indigenous ancestry By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press The topic has haunted the Massachusetts senator even before she announced she'd seek the Democratic nomination for president. Continue reading
Feb 27 Steyer courts voters that Biden needs for decisive South Carolina win By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press While many of the remaining Democrats competing for their party's nomination have spent the past few months spread out across the early-voting states, Tom Steyer has had a fairly singular focus: South Carolina. Continue reading
Feb 25 Medical report shows Klobuchar in ‘very good health’ By Lauran Neergaard, Sara Burnett, Associated Press Klobuchar is trailing Sanders and most of her other rivals ahead of Tuesday night's debate in South Carolina. Continue reading
Feb 24 ‘Why would I get out?’ Democratic candidates brush off calls to quit By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said during a stop in Arkansas the day after she came in sixth in Nevada that dropping out was "not even a close call" for her. … Continue reading
Feb 24 FBI official says Russia wants to see U.S. ‘tear ourselves apart’ By Eric Tucker, Associated Press An FBI official is warning that Russia wants to watch Americans "tear ourselves apart" through disruptive and brazen foreign influence operations. Continue reading