Controversial Hawaii congresswoman assembled an eclectic group of supporters but never gained strength over the top contenders Controversial Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has dropped out of the Democratic presidential race, , the last woman in the contest – albeit a very long shot from the start – after Elizabeth Warren decided to quit within two […] More
Biden sweeps key primaries Sanders pressured to exit in push for unity against virus and Trump Closures and confusion as US voters go to the polls Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution See all our coronavirus coverage 3.50pm GMT The federal government is sending the USNS Comfort “hospital ship” to New York, as […] More
A poll worker talks about voting during a pandemic, and what happens when social responsibility clashes with civic duty When a primary takes place during a pandemic, civic duty clashes with social responsibility. Everybody should stay in. Everybody should vote. My story begins on the Friday before the Tuesday primary in Florida. I saw a […] More
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are competing to become the Democrats’ nominee for president Biden wins Florida and Illinois – as it happened Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the only major candidates to remain in the Democratic primary race after an initially crowded field gradually winnowed down. Elizabeth Warren was the last major candidate to drop out after a […] More
Joe Biden’s latest string of victories prompts renewed calls for senator to call it quits for the national good Coronavirus – live updates See all our coronavirus coverage For more than three years it seemed impossible to millions of Americans that anything could be more important than voting for an alternative to Donald Trump. Yet […] More
Former vice-president takes Arizona, Florida and Illinois Sanders proposes $2,000 monthly payments for coronavirus relief Coronavirus – latest updates Democratic primaries results – follow the votes Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.15am GMT Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the Arizona primary, completing his three-state sweep tonight. Biden is leading […] More
Biden moved well ahead in delegates after another successful primary night. Our panelists debate what it means for the race This has to end. The coronavirus has ravaged the primary voting process. Turnout was stunted, but Joe Biden won big again Tuesday on mail-in ballots. Ohio’s primary was postponed. Continue reading… More
Florida, Illinois and Arizona held primaries on Tuesday despite the coronavirus outbreak – and there were predictable glitches Voters faced confusion, a shortage of poll workers, and shifting or closed polling stations on Tuesday in Florida, Illinois and Arizona – the three key states that still held their primaries despite concerns over coronavirus and pressures […] More
