2020 democratic primaries

Democratic presidential rivals Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar say goodbye to each other after Warren's speech at a Martin Luther King Day rally on Jan. 20 in Columbia, S.C. Both women dropped out of the race in early March.

Did Gender Keep Democratic Women From Winning The Presidential Primary?

Danielle Kurtzleben

Elizabeth Warren says she would serve as Joe Biden's running mate. Whether gender blocked her own path to the nomination is a key question for many Democrats — and a complicated one.

Former President Barack Obama said of former Vice President Joe Biden: "Choosing Joe to be my vice president was one of the best decisions I ever made, and he became a close friend."

Obama Officially Endorses Biden For President

Alana Wise

Former President Barack Obama, who had previously stayed out of the 2020 fray, endorsed his former vice president in a video released on Tuesday.

Polling stations throughout Ohio were shut down on March 17 as Gov. Mike DeWine called for the state's primaries to be pushed back to June. That leaves many young voters in the state waiting for their first chance to participate in an election.

Virus Puts Democracy On Hold For First-Time Voters

Elena Moore

It was supposed to be primary day in Georgia on Tuesday. Students and youth organizers in states with delayed elections are feeling frustration and determination in their fight to boost turnout.

Is It Safe To Vote For Primaries In Florida? Yes, Says State

Daniel Rivero

On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control recommended that everyone avoid social gatherings of 50 people or more, due to the threat of COVID-19. And then…

A Michigan voter uses hand sanitizer that the polling place provided after casting his ballot at Warren Woods Baptist Church in Warren, Mich., last week.

Voting Amid Coronavirus: What You Need To Know

Miles Parks

Louisiana and Georgia have postponed their presidential primaries, but the four states scheduled to vote on Tuesday say they are moving forward. Here's what they're doing to keep voters safe.

Broward Moved Voting Sites From Senior Centers. Miami-Dade Is Still Set To Go.

Daniel Rivero

Update: After this story was published Miami-Dade announced eight polling locations would be moved. Please see your county's elections websites for more…

Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden, seen here at the South Carolina Democratic debate, square off Tuesday in states including Michigan and Washington.

National Politics

6 More States Vote Tuesday. Here's Your Guide To Michigan And The Rest

Domenico Montanaro

Tuesday's contests offer 352 delegates among six states. Michigan is the biggest prize, and it could be another pivot point in this Democratic primary.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks during a primary election night rally on Tuesday at Eastern Market in Detroit.

She Was Focused And Full Of Plans But Unable To Break Through

Danielle Kurtzleben

Warren occupied an awkward place in the field. She was popular enough to draw those big, loud crowds but wasn't able to mount a serious challenge to the front-runners.

Voters fill out their ballots for the presidential primary in a log cabin run by the American Legion in San Anselmo, Calif., on Super Tuesday. While no significant foreign interference was detected, election and law enforcement officials are closely monitoring this year's primaries.

What To Know About The Election Security Situation After Super Tuesday

Philip Ewing

The biggest day of voting so far in 2020 wasn't faultless, but it also might have gone much worse. Moves and countermoves are afoot to influence Americans and protect the vote.

Joe Biden buys a pie at Buttercup Diner in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday. He swept a number of states in the biggest night of the primary season.

Biden Surges On Super Tuesday, Transforming Democratic Primary Into 2-Man Race

Deirdre Walsh

The former vice president won handily in states around the country, including Virginia, Massachusetts, Alabama and Texas. But Bernie Sanders won delegate-rich California, plus Colorado and Utah.

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City, speaks at a rally in Houston on Feb. 27.

Bloomberg Bets $500 Million On Super Tuesday Wins, Talks About Convention Deal

Susan Davis

The billionaire former New York City mayor skipped the early-state contests in favor of a national campaign strategy funded entirely from his personal fortune.

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Look To Puerto Rico

The murky outlook of the Democratic presidential race is making one thing clear: for the first time in decades, Puerto Rico’s presidential primary is…