USPS warns 46 states, DC about election mail delays that could affect whether ballots get counted
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option
The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.
Democrats tested in first party convention of the COVID-19 pandemic era
The Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. There will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.
Top US election officials say mail-in voting doesn’t lead to widespread voter fraud
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
Trump requests mail-in ballots for Florida primary despite weeks of criticism
Following repeated claims that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud, Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
Biden raises $26M in 24 hours after Harris VP announcement
“It’s really palpable, the excitement,” Biden said Wednesday.
Republicans ramp up effort to monitor voting after restrictions eased
The GOP is recruiting 50,000 monitors, typically party activists and specially appointed volunteers, across 15 battleground states to keep a close watch on who casts ballots.
'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
Donald and Ivanka Trump donated to Kamala Harris’ previous bid for California attorney general
Prior to becoming president, Donald Trump donated $6,000 to Harris' re-election campaign. Ivanka Trump gave $2,000.
John Kasich says 'conscience' compelled him to speak at DNC, GOP is 'my vehicle but never my master'
Former Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich told CNN Monday he "had to search my conscience" before agreeing to speak at next week's Democratic National Convention in support of presumptive nominee Joe Biden.
Florida Primary ballots cast top 1,87 million
With a week to go before the Aug. 18 primary elections, more than 1.87 million ballots had been cast Tuesday through mail-in voting or early voting.
Kamala Harris: From district attorney to senator to historic VP running mate — here’s what you need to know
Born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney.
Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate
The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.
Kamala Harris' political star rose from Bay Area background
Kamala Harris's rising political career began with roots right here in the Bay Area.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
The list of who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention
The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.
Why Joe Biden's 'imminent' running mate announcement matters more this year
Biden’s campaign has refused to comment on his search, but his team has been in recent contact with a small group of finalists that includes at least four women of color: California Sen. Kamala Harris, former national security adviser Susan Rice, California Rep. Karen Bass and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth.