A slew of primary elections that were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic are underway Tuesday. But in addition to the virus, election officials now have to grapple with civil unrest.
Despite the health risks and political unrest, Tuesday is still an election day in eight states and Washington, D.C. In some cities, curfews conflicted with polling hours.
Iowa Rep. Steve King faces a strong GOP primary challenger, after years of incendiary comments put him on the outs with his party. Eight states and the District of Columbia vote on Tuesday.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has held his first campaign event outside his home since the pandemic lockdown, meeting with community leaders at an AME church in Wilmington, Del.
Thousands of people were scheduled to become U.S. citizens in the last few months and hoped to vote in the presidential election. But naturalization ceremonies have been suspended due to the pandemic.
Former Vice President Joe Biden visits a predominantly African American church in his hometown, at times taking notes as community leaders offer suggestions for how to address racial inequality.
Among the main targets are requirements such as signing a ballot envelope, or getting a witness or notary to sign it. Small details matter a lot and could affect the outcome in November.
President Trump called Floyd's death a "grave tragedy" that "should never have happened." But once he was back on Twitter, he again inflamed tensions, with machismo and politics at the forefront.