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Election 2020

Read the latest on the 2020 election, including coverage of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and more.

Our Guide to the 2020 Election

The Latest

Joe Biden’s greatest advantage right now is his notably durable support from a multiracial coalition of working-class voters who feel a kinship with him.

State of the Race

On the surface, the Democratic presidential race looks pretty steady. But the current trends are about to be put to a strenuous test. Here’s the latest data.

What’s Ahead

The next Democratic presidential debate is Wednesday night in Atlanta, with 10 candidates set to take the stage. Here are the key dynamics to watch for.

Meet the Candidates »

Learn more about the top-polling Democratic presidential contenders.

Joe Biden

Cory Booker

Pete Buttigieg

Julian Castro

Tulsi Gabbard

Kamala Harris

Amy Klobuchar

Bernie Sanders

Tom Steyer

Elizabeth Warren

Andrew Yang

Democratic Primary Polls »

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Highlights

  1. PhotoFormer Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang at the Nevada Democratic Party’s “First in the West” event in Las Vegas on Sunday.
    CreditJoe Buglewicz for The New York Times

    California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who?

    The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa, which are not representative of the country,” Harry Reid said.

  1. 4 Democratic Candidates Push NBC on Eve of Debate

    Citing harassment allegations at the network, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren urged its parent, Comcast, to conduct an independent review.

    By Michael M. Grynbaum

  2. How Democrats Would Tax High-Income Professionals (Not Just the Mega-Rich)

    Moody’s data shows that higher taxes would be paid disproportionately in Democratic-leaning states.

    By Neil Irwin

  3. Next Democratic Debate: The Top Four vs. Everyone Else

    The debate stage is nearly identical to the one from October, minus two candidates — Beto O’Rourke has since dropped out and Julián Castro did not make the cut. See how similar or different the dynamics will be this time.

    By Shane Goldmacher and Adriana Ramić

  4. On Politics

    Barack Obama Can’t Be Bothered

    He feels liberated to weigh in on 2020 despite the online backlash, people close to him say.

    By Lisa Lerer

  5. Buttigieg Campaign Used Stock Photo of Kenyan Woman to Illustrate Plan for Black America

    The campaign said the photo, displayed on a webpage touting the candidate’s anti-racism plan, was posted by a contractor who didn’t know where it was taken.

    By Stephanie Saul

  6. 230 Years and Zero Presidents: Why Mayors Haven’t Jumped Straight to the White House

    A cultural suspicion about big cities seems to be part of the problem, but that attitude might be changing.

    By Emily Badger

  7. How Moderates Are Seizing the Moment in the Democratic Primary

    New entrants into the race. A nod from Barack Obama. Centrist victories in governor’s contests. Moderates sense a favorable shift.

    By Alexander Burns

  8. Trump Retreats From Flavor Ban for E-Cigarettes

    Advisers say the president pulled back from proposed restrictions intended to curb teenage vaping after he was warned of the political fallout among voters.

    By Annie Karni, Maggie Haberman and Sheila Kaplan

  9. President Trump Bet Big This Election Year. Here’s Why He Lost.

    In Louisiana and Kentucky, Mr. Trump’s political pleas appeared to energize Democrats and political moderates as much as his own base, sending turnout in cities and suburbs soaring.

    By Jonathan Martin and Maggie Haberman

  10. Michael Bloomberg Pushed ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Policing. Now He’s Apologizing.

    Ahead of a possible Democratic run for president, the former mayor of New York City reversed himself before an important party constituency: black voters.

    By Shane Goldmacher