Author: Emily Aubert

April 24, 2020: Joe Biden said he believed Donald Trump was going to attempt to delay the election. Trump said that his administration was considering extending national social distancing guidelines.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer.…

April 23, 2020: Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Joe Biden. AP reported on the evolution of the Trump campaign’s strategy to define Biden.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “Trump won here [Pennsylvania] in 2016 because he ran as…

April 22, 2020: Donald Trump announced details of his new immigration executive order. The Biden campaign outlined how it will attack Donald Trump on his handling of the coronavirus.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “In the industrial Midwestern states…

April 21, 2020: Joe Biden raised $46.7 million in March. Donald Trump said he planned to suspend immigration to the United States.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Connecticut: Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order…

Note:  This headline has been changed from the original headline to reflect subsequent revisions to the briefing. April 20, 2020: Donald Trump encouraged protesters in Minnesota, Michigan, and Virginia. Joe Biden and America First Action are airing dueling ads on China.        Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the…

Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election.         Notable Quotes of the Week “A politically inexperienced and highly divisive president, a presidential campaign waged under the shadow of a deadly pandemic, and an establishment candidate from the opposing party who promises to restore the country to a…

April 17, 2020: America First Action is launching a $10 million ad campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Donald Trump issued his guidelines on Thursday for reopening the economy.          Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Tim…

April 16, 2020: The Joe Biden campaign indicated its super PAC preference for Priorities USA over Unite the Country in a statement on Wednesday. Trump Victory, the joint fundraising committee formed by the Donald Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee, is establishing finance chairs in all 50 states.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made…

April 15, 2020: Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday. Donald Trump halted funding to the World Health Organization until a review could be conducted.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “A turnout surge among Democratic voters does appear to…

April 14, 2020: Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden on Monday. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) said he was considering an independent presidential run.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “Mr. Biden also holds the expected wide advantage among nonwhite…