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Jan 18
America avoided election hacking in 2018. But are we ready for 2020?
If Russia (and other foreign powers) are biding their time for the next election year, is America ready for a fresh round of attempted interference?
Jan 18
Jan 18
Candidacies, committees and criticism. Here's the weekly roundup on the potential 2020 field.
This is the first time that at least three women are seriously eyeing the White House in one of the two major parties. It’s already an increase from the 2016 field.
Jan 18
Jan 18
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The representative from New York is the youngest woman to serve in Congress.
Jan 18
Jan 16
Castro explains Puerto Rico campaign trip: 'Everyone counts'
Democrat Julian Castro is in New Hampshire for the first time as a presidential candidate, and his message to voters is that he believes "everyone counts."
Jan 16
Jan 15
Los Angeles teacher strike poses potential political minefield for California's 2020 hopefuls
Several California leaders, including Sen. Kamala Harris and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, are considering presidential runs in 2020.
Jan 15
Jan 14
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's past anti-LGBT efforts plague 2020 presidential campaign roll out
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, is facing renewed scrutiny over her past stances on LGBTQ issues and her meeting with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
Jan 14
Jan 13
2020 candidate Delaney: Americans are looking for a leader 'to bring us together'
Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney, the first Democrat to announce he was running for president, joins "This Week" to discuss his campaign as more hopefuls enter the race.
Jan 13
Jan 13
2020 presidential candidate John Delaney pledges to only 'do bipartisan proposals' in first 100 days of administration if elected
Former Rep. John Delaney, D-Maryland, who is running for president, said that if he were elected, he would only pursue bipartisan policy proposals in the first 100 days.
Jan 13
Jan 13
How long can O'Rourke wait as 2020 pace picks up around him?
Democrat Beto O'Rourke is doing anything he can to keep interest going in potential 2020 presidential candidacy, without actually jumping in quite yet
Jan 13
Jan 13
Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro joins 2020 campaign
Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro is now in the 2020 Democratic race for president, and he could end up being the only Latino in what's expected to be a crowded field of contenders
Jan 13
Jan 12
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she is running for president in 2020
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard told CNN's Van Jones that she will run for President in 2020.
Jan 12
Jan 12
Julian Castro, former Obama official, launches 2020 presidential bid: 'Today we're falling backwards'
Julian Castro announces his plans for the 2020 presidential race, after saying at the end of last year that he was 'exploring a candidacy for president of the U.S.'
Jan 12
Jan 11
Books, border and Beto's beard. Here's the weekly roundup on the potential 2020 field.
ABC News and FiveThirtyEight are tracking the 2020 presidential field. Here's what the varied cast of Oval Office hopefuls has been up to this week.
Jan 11
Jan 11
Bloomberg says he'd self-fund possible 2020 White House bid
Bloomberg says if he runs for president, he'll pay for it himself
Jan 11
Jan 10
Lawsuit targets GOP laws reducing Wisconsin governor's power
A coalition of liberal-leaning groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to void several laws passed by Wisconsin Republicans that reduced the powers of the newly elected Democratic governor
Jan 10
Jan 8
Sen. Kamala Harris hits Trump's border wall 'vanity project'
The California senator, a potential 2020 presidential candidate, is promoting her new book, "The Truths We Hold: An American Journey."
Jan 8
Jan 8
Who is running for president in 2020? Here's a look at where some potential candidates stand
Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and others with presumed 2020 interest have been active in congressional and gubernatorial campaigns across the country.
Jan 8
Jan 8
Julian Castro meets with Iowans ahead of expected announcement on 2020
"What I see in our country today is that for the first time in a long time we're going backward instead of forward," Castro said at a gathering.
Jan 8
Jan 8
Senator Kamala Harris addresses 2020 rumors
The junior senator from California and closely watched Democratic star talks about the 2020 presidential campaign and her two new books.
Jan 8
Jan 8
Elizabeth Warren's visit illuminates Iowans' desire for a woman in the White House
Sen. Elizabeth Warren touched down in Iowa this weekend and fueled the desire for people around the state to have a woman on the ticket in 2020.
Jan 8
Jan 7
Sen. Elizabeth Warren kicks off presidential run with whirlwind tour of Iowa
The Massachusetts senator launched an exploratory committee for 2020.
Jan 7
Jan 6
From Brown to Newsom, California to see new style, substance
Gavin Newsom is preparing to take the reins from Jerry Brown
Jan 6
Jan 6
Collins 'getting ready' for 2020 run, splits shutdown blame
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's "getting ready to run" for re-election, but reiterated that she won't make a decision until the end of the year
Jan 6
Jan 6
Progressive Christine Hallquist becomes 1st transgender gubernatorial nominee for major party
If Hallquist pulls off an upset over incumbent Gov. Rick Scott in November, she will become the nation’s first transgender governor.
Jan 6
Jan 3
GOP candidate asks North Carolina court to declare he won
The Republican in the nation's last undecided congressional race is asking a North Carolina court to require that he be declared the winner because the now-defunct state elections board didn't act
Jan 3
Jan 1
Changes may be ahead for criticized Georgia election system
A commission tasked with examining potential replacements for Georgia's outdated and much-criticized election system is preparing to make recommendations to lawmakers.
Jan 1
Dec 31
Gridlock, infighting likely on tap for Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin's new legislative session will begin with anger still fresh among Democrats over the Republican lame-duck session that weakened the powers of incoming Gov. Tony Evers
Dec 31
Dec 22
No evidence of midterm vote tampering, but influence operations persisted: US intelligence
There was no evidence that votes or tallies were tampered with during the midterms, though Russia and others did continue online and social media influence campaigns.
Dec 22
Dec 20
Sen. Jeff Merkley: Family on board for a 2020 presidential run and he won't defer to Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, said on the Powerhouse Politics podcast that he plans to make his decision on a 2020 run for president in the first three months of 2019.
Dec 20
Dec 18
Russia targeted African-American vote: Reports
New reports detail Russian efforts to suppress 2016 turnout for Hillary Clinton.
Dec 18
Dec 15
Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl to resign at year's end, setting up another appointment to McCain's old seat
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that Sen. Jon Kyl will step down at the end of December. Ducey will now appoint a replacement to serve until a 2020 special election.
Dec 15
Dec 13
Former Obama official Julian Castro announces he's exploring 2020 presidential run
The former mayor and Obama cabinet member will make announcement on Jan. 12.
Dec 13
Dec 7
Man at the center of North Carolina election fraud investigation mostly mum as Republican denies knowledge of wrongdoing
Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr., the man at the center of the scandal, declined to comment on the growing scandal when asked today by ABC News' Steve Osunsami.
Dec 7
Dec 6
Democrat officially withdraws concession in North Carolina race amid election fraud investigation
Here's what we know about the ongoing election fraud investigation in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District.
Dec 6
Dec 5
Democrats threaten to block Republican from taking seat in Congress amid election fraud investigation
The incoming Democratic House Majority Leader said his party may block a North Carolina Republican from taking his seat in Congress amid an election fraud investigation.
Dec 5
Dec 5
Dems threaten to block Republican from taking seat amid election fraud investigation
The incoming Democratic House Majority Leader said his party may block a North Carolina Republican from taking his seat in Congress amid an election fraud investigation.
Dec 5
Dec 5
Republican wins Georgia secretary of state election viewed as referendum on voter suppression allegations
The office wields significant power over the state's elections and was accused of wrongdoing during the governor's race.
Dec 5
Dec 5
Wisconsin GOP takes aim at newly-elected Democratic governor
Protesters flooded the state capitol, accusing lawmakers of trying to limit Tony Evers' authority.
Dec 5
Dec 3
2020 Watch: What Florida election officials say should be done to prevent more chaos
Election officials and experts warn that human error, antiquated technology and legal showdowns could come back to haunt Florida – and the nation – in 2020.
Dec 3
Dec 2
Mattis reveals Russian government attempted to interfere in U.S. midterm elections
Defense Secretary James Mattis revealed that the Russian government attempted to interfere in the U.S. midterm elections last month during remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, CA.
Dec 2
Dec 2
North Carolina Board of Elections chairman resigns amid election fraud investigation
Alleged voting irregularities has led the North Carolina State Board of Elections to delay certification of the result in the state’s 9th Congressional District.
Dec 2
Nov 28
Mississippi voters send Hyde-Smith back to the US Senate after a runoff marred by controversy
In the final race of the 2018 midterm elections, Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith defeated Democrat Mike Espy in what has been a race marred by controversy.
Nov 28
Nov 28
Republican wins Mississippi Senate battle
Cindy Hyde-Smith defeated Democrat David Espy in the final 2018 U.S. Senate race to be called, one that was rocked by racial controversy.
Nov 28
Nov 28
Mississippi voters send Hyde-Smith back to Senate after runoff marred by controversy
In the final race of the 2018 midterm elections, Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith defeated Democrat Mike Espy in what has been a race marred by controversy.
Nov 28
Nov 28
With Trump's backing, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith becomes Mississippi's 1st woman elected to Congress
Tuesday's runoff was supposed to be a procedural hurdle for Cindy Hyde-Smith, but a series of controversies had helped her opponent, Democrat Mike Espy, gain ground.
Nov 28
Nov 27
Facebook and Google join list of companies withdrawing support for Sen. Hyde-Smith
Companies that contributed to Sen. Hyde-Smith's campaign are no longer supporting her.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Mississippi voters head to polls in racially charged Senate runoff
Democrat Mike Espy challenges Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's seat in the Senate in a race marked by racial undertones.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Trump makes last-minute push for embattled Republican
President Donald Trump's visit to Mississippi in support of Cindy Hyde-Smith, who faces criticisms of racism, came on the same day nooses were found hanging outside the Capitol.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Nooses and 'hate' signs left outside Mississippi Capitol in buildup to special election
The nooses were accompanied by signs mentioning lynchings and Tuesday's runoff.
Nov 27
Nov 27
In surprisingly tight Mississippi Senate runoff, Mike Espy could make history
Sending a Democratic senator to Washington would be a feat for Mississippi and electing the first African-American senator since the Reconstruction Era would be historic.
Nov 27