Election Coverage from MPR

Court rejects Franken bid to stop recount lawsuit

A three-judge panel has refused Democrat Al Franken's request to block a lawsuit over the Minnesota Senate recount outcome. (01/22/2009)

Coleman joins GOP Jewish group as consultant

Former Sen. Norm Coleman hasn't given up on his hopes of winning his Senate seat back, but he has a new job nonetheless. Coleman has joined the Republican Jewish Coalition as a consultant and strategic adviser. (01/22/2009)

Reid spokesman: No immediate move to seat Franken

A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there'll be no move to seat Democrat Al Franken today, and possibley not for the next few weeks. (01/22/2009)

Were votes counted twice? Maybe

Minneapolis election judges may be asked to take the stand in Minnesota's U.S. Senate election contest. But many election judges say it's hard to remember what seemed like minor details from a hectic day two months ago. (01/22/2009)

Senate Democrats move toward seating Franken

It's no joke: Senate Democrats are moving toward letting comedian Al Franken join the chamber while Republican Norm Coleman's election lawsuit is pending. (01/21/2009)

Arguments today on motion to dismiss election contest

A three-judge panel hears arguments today on Democrat Al Franken's move to dismiss the Senate election contest filed by Republican Norm Coleman. (01/21/2009)

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