Election Coverage from MPR

Coleman and Franken

Shifting vote totals not unusual

The changes in the vote totals in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race may be vexing the leading vote-getter, but a look at past elections shows it's nothing unusual. (11/12/2008)

Senate campaigns amassing attorneys and more money

Both the Franken and Coleman campaigns say they're working on amassing hundreds of attorneys and volunteers to monitor the counting, while campaign finance laws will now allow maxed-out contributors to donate to the campaigns again. (11/11/2008)

Franken, Coleman continue battle in post-campaign campaign

As the state gears up for a recount, Al Franken and Sen. Norm Coleman are engaged in a public relations battle that political observers say is intended to influence who will be the winner. (11/11/2008)

Answers to your election questions

Former Secretary of State Joan Growe joins Midday to answer listener questions about elections and voting in Minnesota. (Midday, 11/11/2008)

Hennepin Co. declines to reconsider absentees

The Hennepin County canvassing board has rejected Democrat Al Franken's campaign's request to count some absentee ballots that had been declared invalid. (11/10/2008)

Somalis rejoice over president with African roots

While people all over the globe seem to identify with President-elect Barack Obama, Africans especially aren't shy about claiming him as one of their own. (11/10/2008)

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