Election Coverage from MPR

Will GOP convention displace St. Paul's homeless?

Security concerns for the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul have a group of downtown residents who live at a homeless shelter wondering how they'll be affected. (02/15/2007)

Franken in bid to unseat Sen. Coleman

Comedian and radio show host Al Franken has launched a campaign for the Senate seat held by Republican Norm Coleman. (02/14/2007)

Ciresi looks at another U.S. Senate bid

Minneapolis Attorney Mike Ciresi says he's planning to run for U.S. Senate next year as a Democrat against Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. (02/12/2007)

Dick Day to run for Congress

Just three months after winning election, 1st District U.S. Rep. Tim Walz has some competition for the next election. Republican State Sen. Dick Day says he's going to challenge Walz for the seat. (02/08/2007)

Presidential race heating up at the bookstore

Bookshelves across the country are stocked with the writings of White House wannabes. Is it possible to be a viable presidential candidate these days without being a published author? (02/05/2007)

No joke; Franken to run for Senate

Comedian Al Franken has been calling members of the Minnesota congressional delegation to get their input on a run, and he announced this week that he would be leaving his show on Air America Radio on Feb. 14. (01/31/2007)

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