Election Coverage from MPR

Edina mayor announces congressional bid

Edina Mayor Jim Hovland says he's running for Congress to bring together Democrats, Republicans and independents for change. He kicked off his campaign for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District Monday. (01/07/2008)

St. Olaf students get up-close look in New Hampshire

Students in a St. Olaf College political science class have been in the thick of the presidential campaign in New Hampshire. For the past couple of weeks, they've been in that state volunteering for presidential candidates. (01/07/2008)

Is a third party candidate viable in '08?

Independents gather at the University of Oklahoma, perhaps to dub New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a political moderate, as their choice for president. Third parties may have a particular challenge in 2008 carving out a centrist position. (Midmorning, 01/07/2008)

Not all Minnesota evangelicals back Huckabee

Not all Minnesota evangelical Christians are sold on GOP candidate Mike Huckabee, but a number of them say they like what they see. (01/04/2008)

Presidential campaigns gear up in Minnesota

Now that the Iowa caucuses are over, the presidential campaigns are ramping up their campaign efforts in Minnesota. (01/04/2008)

When politicians leave, Iowa can return to normal

Now that the Iowa caucuses are over, presidential candidates, staffers and the news media are leaving the state in droves. Many are headed to New Hampshire, the site of the next big contest. Commentator Peter Smith says now Iowa can recover. (01/04/2008)

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