Election Coverage from MPR

Al Franken takes his seat in the Senate

Democrat Al Franken will be sworn in later this morning as Minnesota's second senator, eight months after the ballots were first counted. (Midmorning, 07/06/2009)

Franken in Washington, says he's ready to work

Democrat Al Franken has arrived in Washington offering no jokes -- just a promise that he is "ready to get to work." Franken will be sworn in tomorrow as Minnesota's second U.S. senator. (07/06/2009)

Balls, strikes and absentee ballots

A lawyer puts the Coleman-Franken decision in terms baseball fans will appreciate. (07/02/2009)

Franken brings 60th vote to Senate Dems

Once Al Franken officially becomes a member of the Senate next week, Senate Democrats will hold a powerful majority with 60 votes in its caucus. But that doesn't mean they can ignore the opposition. (07/01/2009)

Franken rallies supporters at Capitol

Sen.-elect Al Franken addressed an energized crowd of several hundred supporters on the front lawn of the State Capitol Wednesday afternoon, at a long-awaited victory rally. (07/01/2009)

Sen.-elect Franken celebrates victory at Capitol rally

Live coverage of Sen.-elect Al Franken's victory rally at the State Capitol, as well as commentary from MPR's political analysts. (Midday, 07/01/2009)

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