The Michigan State Capitol is closed to the public for the day and its legislative sessions are cancelled due to "credible threats of violence" in response to the election. 2020-12-14
Incumbent president Donald Trump admits in a Twitter post that Joe Biden won the election. He follows up with a later tweet reaffirming his refusal to concede the election. 2020-11-15
Former Vice President Joe Biden is officially nominated at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. 2020-08-20
The 2020 Democratic National Convention begins, running until Thursday. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris are expected to be officially nominated for their party's choice for President and Vice President, respectively, in the upcoming election. 2020-08-17
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center reports that China, Russia, and Iran are working to interfere with the upcoming American presidential election. They specifically claim that Russia is working to undermine former Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's presidential campaign and boost Trump's, while China and Iran are working to undermine Trump's and boost Biden's. Iran is also trying to "undermine US democratic institutions". 2020-08-7
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders suspends campaigning for the 2020 U.S. presidential election "until further notice" after the discovery of artery blockage during a medical evaluation for chest discomfort results in surgery. 2019-10-2
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will join the Democratic Party primaries in 2020 and cites fighting climate change as a reason. 2019-03-1
Democratic U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York announces she is running for president in 2020. 2019-01-15