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Voter Protection
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2020 Election News
Russia remains more potent threat of election interference despite administration focus on Iran, Washington Post
Election night marks the end of one phase of campaign 2020 – and the start of another, Pew Research
Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
4 takeaways from the last presidential debate of 2020, NBC
Environment
Green groups condemn proposals to cut shipping emissions, The Guardian
Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz signs $1.9 billion bonding bill into law, KEYC News
Gov. Walz Appoints Jerrod Shermoen To Fill Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Vacancy, CBS Local
Walz signs historic infrastructure bill from Ironworkers’ training floor, Workday MN
Immigration
ICE plans to target undocumented immigrants who didn’t voluntarily leave the US, CNN
Court blocks Trump from getting undocumented immigrants’ census data for his reapportionment plan., NY Times
House committee subpoenas Education Dept. staff over handling of failing for-profit colleges, Washington Post
Labor
Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice, Associated Press
Minnesota Legislature
Poll reveals stark divisions between Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota voters on critical issues, MinnPost
Legislative Update: Special Session Brings Section 179 Conformity To Farmers, News Dakota
Not fun being a rural Democrat these days, MN Reformer
MN News
‘COVID fatigue is real’: 20 more deaths, 1,574 new cases in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Poll reveals stark divisions between Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota voters on critical issues, MinnPost
Ex-Minneapolis police charged in George Floyd’s killing will go to trial; one count against Derek Chauvin dropped, judge rules, Star Tribune
Truck driver who drove toward crowd of George Floyd protesters on Minneapolis interstate charged, CBS
Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Minneapolis police precinct, shouted ‘Justice for Floyd’, Star Tribune
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
‘Only conservative Democrat left’: Minnesota’s Collin Peterson bets on record in re-election fight, Star Tribune
Voters In Minnesota’s 7th District Weigh In On The Toss-Up Race That’s Drawing National Attention, WCCO
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
After Trump’s Presidential Debate Attack, AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib Clowned Him, Teen Vogue
On the money: How 3 women of color overcame a broken system and made history in Congress, ABC News
Republican Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Donald Trump and Mike Pence
‘He shot himself in the foot’: Seniors repelled by Trump’s pandemic response, ABC
Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with this ’60 Minutes’ interview?, CNN
With Billions at Stake, New York Sues Trump Over ‘Anarchist’ Label, NYTimes
Republicans
Senate Republicans fume as Mnuchin gives ground to Pelosi in search of deal, Washington Post
Republicans Advance Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination as Democrats Boycott, New York Times
Senate Republicans vote to subpoena Facebook and Twitter CEOs about alleged censorship, CNBC
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Secretary of State announces new resources for voters with disabilities, Country Messenger
Senator Tina Smith
Tina Smith and Jason Lewis tied in Minnesota, The Hill
U.S. News
A 19-year-old with a van full of guns and explosives plotted to assassinate Biden, feds say, Washington Post
Kentucky governor calls on AG to release ‘everything’ from Breonna Taylor grand jury, CNN
‘Warning flare’: New swing-state data shows massive Democratic early-vote lead, Politico
World News
Tens of millions across Europe brace for tough new restrictions as coronavirus cases soar, CNN
Poland abortion: Top court bans almost all terminations, BBC
Thailand cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protestors, Associated Press
DFL Headquarters Office Hours
Looking for yard signs or Biden-Harris merchandise? Come on down to DFL Headquarters on 255 East Plato Blvd in St Paul to pick up a free yard sign! We are open from 12:00-5:00PM Monday-Friday.
Upcoming Events:
You can find campaign and election events on our Action Alert post.
- Today through November 2 — General Election Early Voting
- October 31 — Halloween
- November 1 — Daylight Saving Time ends
- November 2 — Last day for in-person early voting
- November 3 — Election Day
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Polls open for in person voting. Not certain where to vote? Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website here.
- November 4, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics
- November 5, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
- November 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics
- November 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
- November 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
- November 16, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
- November 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- November 26 — Thanksgiving Day