Election Coverage from MPR

U.S. electors officially elect Barack Obama

Even though Election Day was more than a month ago, today is the day the president is officially elected. Members of the electoral college met in each state to cast their votes for president. (12/15/2008)

Campaigns reduce number of challenged ballots

Both candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat have promised to reduce the number of challenged they plan to present to the Canvassing Board Tuesday. (12/15/2008)

Coleman campaign asks court for ballot standards

U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman is calling for the Minnesota State Supreme Court to provide local elections officials with a uniform statewide standard for handling absentee ballots. (12/13/2008)

Obama names NY housing commissioner to head HUD

President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday named New York City's housing commissioner to his Cabinet, turning to a former Clinton administration aide with a national reputation for developing affordable housing. (12/13/2008)

Minn. Electoral College casts official vote

Members of Minnesota's Electoral College will meet Monday to cast the state's official public ballots for President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. (12/13/2008)

Franken scores victory with Canvassing Board; Coleman takes issue to court

Al Franken's campaign got a boost today when the board charged with overseeing the recount in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race ruled twice in his favor. Sen. Norm Coleman's campaign is asking the state Supreme Court to make sure any wrongly rejected ballots are counted properly. (12/12/2008)

Tools

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

Become a sponsor

In The Spotlight