2020 Elections

Trump effect the top question in Virginia's key elections

Another military veteran joins Kentucky US Senate race

2020 Democratic candidates continue fundraising

Cory Booker hosts a grassroots fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Mark Sanford says beating Trump in potential primary run 'not necessarily the goal'

Former South Carolina congressman Mark Sanford said Wednesday that beating the president wouldn't necessary be the main objective of his potential presidential run.

Here are 5 major takeaways from recent 2020 fundraising figures

In the Democratic primary horse-race, early fundraising numbers provide a broad snapshot of how the diverse slate of 25 candidates in the large field are faring.

Ambassador to resign to run for Tennessee US Senate seat

Buttigieg sets high campaign fundraising bar, Biden raised more per day than any other Democrat

Last quarter's top fundraiser Sen. Bernie Sanders raised $18 million, trailing behind some of his rivals.

NC trial looks at partisan bias after US justices won't

Old software makes new electoral systems ripe for hacking

Who's running for president in 2020?

Candidates include Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Sens. Michael Bennet, Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders and Govs. Jay Inslee and Steve Bullock. Rep Eric Swalwell dropped out

Government 'corrupted by corporate money': Tom Steyer

Billionaire progressive activist Tom Steyer discusses his newly launched 2020 presidential campaign on "This Week."

Sen. Amy Klobuchar: ICE raids are 'about scaring everyone in the country'

2020 presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., discusses immigration and the state of her campaign on "This Week."

California lawmakers consider new rules for political ads

Pete Buttigieg shares his plan to win Democratic nomination for president

"Nightline" spoke to Buttigieg about responding to a police shooting of a black father in South Bend, Indiana, and what he thinks has made him a top contender in a field of over two dozen candidates.

Democratic presidential candidates talk immigration reform

The candidates' appearance at the LULAC forum early in the campaign cycle highlights Wisconsin as a key toss-up state that Democrats want to reclaim.

ABC News to host 3rd Dem debate in Houston

ABC News, in partnership with Univision, will host the third Democratic primary debate on September 12 in Houston. Candidates are facing a higher threshold to qualify.

ABC News to host 3rd Democratic primary debate in Houston

ABC News, in partnership with Univision, will host the third Democratic primary debate on September 12 in Houston. Candidates are facing a higher threshold to qualify.

Who is Rep. Eric Swalwell? Here's what you need to know

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., joined the pool of 2020 presidential candidates in April. Now he's the first to drop out of the race. Here's what you need to know.

New ABC News poll shows Trump and 2020 candidates neck and neck

A new poll from ABC News showed that registered voters prefer Trump and Democratic presidential candidates between 46%-49%, with Trump being the least preferred presidential candidate.

Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach announces US Senate bid for outgoing Sen. Pat Roberts' seat

Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach announces U.S. Senate bid for outgoing Sen. Pat Roberts' seat

Trump challenger Bill Weld raised just under $700K in long-shot primary bid

President Donald Trump's sole Republican challenger, former Gov. Bill Weld, said Wednesday that his campaign raised $688,000 from donations during the second quarter.

Booker returns pharma executive's money after he claimed he hadn't accepted any

Presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker returned a donation from an executive at a pharmaceutical company after ABC News reported on it, according to a campaign aide.

Muslim-American Virginia state Senate candidate Qasim Rashid says he's not scared by 'lynching' threat

The suspect who sent Qasim Rashid online 'lynching' threat still on the run.

With bitter division, America needs a president who can heal in 2020: COLUMN

Matthew Dowd writes that American needs a president who can heal in 2020.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg confronted with South Bend challenges

Pete Buttigieg is asked about the lack of diversity in South Bend Police Dept.

Democratic debate night: Fact checking the candidates on the issues

Our team of journalists from ABC News reviewed some of the 2020 candidates' statements in an effort to provide additional context, details and information.

Here's how the first 2020 Democratic presidential debates work

When are the first Democratic debates, what are the schedules and what is the lineup? Your 2019 debate questions answered.

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon announces run for Susan Collins' Senate seat

Sen. Susan Collins draws top Maine Democrat challenger for 2020 Senate race. Sara Gideon announced Monday on Twitter her Maine 2020 Senate campaign.

The trips to war zones that Pete Buttigieg rarely talks about

Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg doesn't talk much about his trips to Afghanistan and Iraq when he worked for a worldwide consulting firm McKinsey.

Buttigieg facing community outrage over police shooting

The presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, held a town hall over the weekend to hear from hundreds of residents who expressed anger and frustration over the shooting.

2020 candidate under fire after deadly cop shooting

Democratic candidate and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg was confronted by angry residents after the fatal shooting of a black man by a white police officer.

Biden showed 'a lack of understanding ... insensitivity': Sen. Cory Booker

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., sat down with ABC "This Week" Co-Anchor Martha Raddatz, days ahead of the first Democratic debates.

Biden showed 'a lack of understanding': Sen. Cory Booker

On "This Week," Martha Raddatz sits down with Sen. Cory Booker to talk about the latest in the race, former Vice President Joe Biden and Iran.

Tough challenges ahead for the 2020 Democratic candidates

Many candidates vying to be the Democratic nominee for president have arrived in South Carolina this weekend, as Joe Biden draws more attention for his comments on working with segregationists.

Pete Buttigieg skips campaign events for South Bend protest

The city's mayor interrupted his 2020 presidential campaigning to listen to the community's concerns in the wake of a fatal police shooting.

2020 presidential candidates come together in South Carolina

The democratic hopefuls took the stage at Rep. Jim Clyburn's annual fish-fry.

Thousands of pounds of fish, thousands of voters and 21 presidential candidates: What to know about Rep. Jim Clyburn's 'World Famous Fish Fry'

Rep. Jim Clyburn’s annual "World Famous Fish Fry" is considered a must-attend event for presidential candidates hoping to woo South Carolina voters.

Biden campaigns in South Carolina amid criticism

The former vice president and 21 other Democratic presidential candidates will attend Rep. James Clyburn's fish fry.

Trump doubles down on immigration in first 2020 rally

President Trump says ICE will deport undocumented immigrants and a House committee holds a hearing on slavery. reparations.

Rep. Scalise: Socialism will be the 'prevailing theme' of the 2020 election

President Trump has "a great story to tell" about the strength of the U.S. economy, and his embrace of "freedom" over socialism, Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise said.

Trump says he is ahead in the polls ahead of the first Democratic debate

The first debate will be divided into two nights.

Trump takes on Biden

In an exclusive interview with ABC News' chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, Trump says Biden "wanted to be the tough guy. He's not a tough guy, he's a weak guy."

2020 Democratic debate lineups unveiled for Miami, setting stage for 1st clash among candidates

The lineups for the first debates of the 2020 Democratic primary set to take place in Miami, Florida later this month were announced on Friday.

John Delaney doesn't think Green New Deal is 'right way forward'

The 2020 hopeful and author of "The Right Answer: How We Can Unify Our Divided Nation" shares his stance on reparations, immigration, Hyde amendment and more.

John Delaney calls foreign intel on 2020 opponents 'un-American'

The presidential candidate weighed in on President Donald Trump's remarks on notifying FBI of information.

2020 hopeful John Delaney on 'The View': 'Un-American' to listen if foreigners offer info on opponents

Democratic candidate for president Rep. John Delaney was on "The View" to discuss his strategy to winning his party's nomination.

Biden calls Trump's remarks 'a threat to our national security'

Democratic presidential candidates pounced on President Donald Trump's assertion he may not alert the FBI if foreign governments offered damaging information.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues to pitch black voters

Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues to pitch to black voters in Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Charleston S.C.

Beto O'Rourke discusses the rising murder rates of trans women of color

O'Rourke discussed the rising murder rates of transgender women of color while campaigning at a New York City Pride Run, specifically calling out two black trans women recently killed in Dallas.