Election Coverage from MPR

Franken files arguments in Senate recount trial

Democrat Al Franken's attorneys called on the Minnesota Supreme Court today to uphold a ruling that declared Franken the winner of Minnesota's long-running U.S. Senate race. (05/11/2009)
Norm Coleman

Coleman asks Supreme Court to count more Senate votes

Republican Norm Coleman's attorneys filed paperwork with the state Supreme Court asking it to order the three-judge panel to count more rejected absentee ballots or say no one won the race. (04/30/2009)

Franken hires chief of staff

Even though the Minnesota Senate seat is still in legal dispute, Democrat Al Franken announced today that he has hired a chief of staff for his Washington office. (04/29/2009)

Specter's switch raises stakes in Franken-Coleman contest

Sen. Arlen Specter's decision to switch parties in anticipation of the 2010 election may mean that Minnesota's 2008 election will go on even longer. (04/28/2009)

Think Franken vs. Coleman is a long wait? Try Wilson vs. Vare

The U.S. Senate historian released a list of all of the election disputes that were reviewed by the members of the chamber. (04/27/2009)

Supreme Court recount timeline called reasonable

Minnesota will head into summer without a second U.S. senator under the Supreme Court's schedule for hearing Republican Norm Coleman's appeal. While the timeline might seem long, legal observers say it's reasonable considering the gravity of the case. (04/24/2009)

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