Election Coverage from MPR

Julian Bond on the legacy of the 1968 campaign

Julian Bond, the longtime civil rights activist and current chairman of the NAACP, discussed the connections between the 1968 campaign and this year's historic race for the presidency as he delivered the Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture at St. John's University in Collegeville. (Midday, 10/30/2008)

2nd Congressional District candidates debate

Republican Rep. John Kline has represented Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District since 2002. He's defending his seat thsi year against Democrat Steve Sarvi. Both candidates join Gary Eichten on Midday for a debate. (Midday, 10/30/2008)

Bachmann, Tinklenberg debate the issues

With less than a week to go before Election Day, 6th Congressional District candidates Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann and challenger El Tinklenberg stop by the Midday studio for a debate. (Midday, 10/30/2008)

MPR Poll: Obama widens lead in the state

With less than a week to go until Election Day, a new poll shows Democrat Barack Obama with a commanding lead over Republican John McCain in Minnesota. (10/30/2008)

Facts don't support Bachmann ad claims

Rep. Michele Bachmann uses a TV commercial and a new web site to accuse Democrat El Tinklenberg of breaking the law. But there's no indication Tinklenberg broke any laws. (10/30/2008)

Election officials preparing for problems

With five days to go to the election, there is growing concern that voting problems in several states could lead to another litigated election. Midmorning talks with two election law experts about the potential for voting problems and about efforts to create a more uniform election system. (Midmorning, 10/30/2008)

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