In the Know: November 2, 2020

Days to the November Election: 1

Let’s get out the vote!
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Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden
Biden in Minn.: ‘We choose unity over division’, Star Tribune

Governor Tim Walz
Minnesotans make election pitches in final weekend, Fox 9

DFL CD 1 Candidate Dan Feehan
Candidates make final push in SE MinnesotaRochester Post Bulletin
Feehan campaign makes case to Worthington votersDaily Globe

DFL News
Minnesota politicos urge people to get out and vote as Election Day nearsFox 9
DFL Leaders Urge Early Voting at Enger ParkFox 21
DFL candidates urge constituents to get out the voteSt. Cloud Times
The Trailer: It all comes down to turnout, Washington Post
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin Discusses Upcoming Election, WCCO

Senator Tina Smith
Smith, Lewis make their case for U.S. Senator as Election Day nearsKEYC

Secretary of State Steve Simon
Early voting numbers shatter records in MinnesotaKARE 11

Minnesota News
Nearly 1.7 million Minnesotans have cast ballots in early votingMPR
As Election Day nears here are some key races to watch in MinnesotaKARE 11
Much At Stake This Election Day For Minnesota’s Split Legislature, WCCO
Nov. 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: State passes 150,000 confirmed casesMPR

US News
At least 92 million people have already voted, Vox
A nation in crisis faces a critical moment in history this election, CNN
‘The virus is kind of tough to talk down’: Trump can’t shake Covid in final sprint, Politico
Trump’s closing argument is against a fake Joe BidenVox
Texas Supreme Court denies GOP-led petition seeking to invalidate nearly 127,000 votes in Houston area, CNN
After Trump supporters surround a Biden bus in Texas, the FBI opens an investigation, Vox

Upcoming Events:

You can find campaign and election events on our Action Alert post.

  • Today — Last day for General Election Early Voting
  • November 3 — Election Day
    • 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Polls open for in person voting. Not certain where to vote? Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website here.
    • 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Election Night Virtual Results Watching Party, for more information on how to join, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • November 4, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics
  • November 5, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • November 9
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics
  • November 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • November 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • November 16, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics.
  • November 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • November 26 — Thanksgiving Day