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MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 17: In this screenshot from the DNCC’s livestream of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Former First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the virtual convention on August 17, 2020. The convention, which was once expected to draw 50,000 people to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is now taking place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by DNCC via Getty Images) (Photo by Handout/DNCC via Getty Images)

Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Monday's speakers include Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady Michelle Obama.

U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay and Cori Bush are the two main candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District.

Government, Politics & Issues

Insurgency Vs. Staying Power: Bush-Clay Rematch Latest Bout In National Democratic Conflict

Jason Rosenbaum

The Clay family’s staying power in St. Louis politics is unmatched.For more than 50 years, Lacy Clay and his father, Bill, have represented Missouri’s 1st Congressional District — creating one of the strongest political organizations in the state’s modern history and one that’s withstood a number of tough challenges.

Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected by the Associated Press to win the Democratic presidential primary in Illinois.

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Biden Adds Illinois To List Of Midwestern Primary Blowout Wins

Eric Schmid

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the 2020 Illinois Democratic Primary. The Associated Press called the race for Biden at 7:23 p.m., shortly after the…

Election judge Judi Brunstein uses a disinfectant spray to clean and disinfect a voting booth at the polling place inside Douglas Elementary School in Belleville on March 17, 2020.

Government, Politics & Issues

Today Is Primary Day In Illinois: Here’s What You Need To Know When You Go Vote

Editor's Note: This article was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat.Illinoisans go to the polls Tuesday amid extraordinary circumstances…

Follow live coverage of the primaries in Illinois, Florida and Arizona.

March 17 Primaries: Live Results And Analysis

Three states are voting on Tuesday: Arizona, Florida and Illinois. Ohio suspended its primary. Follow live updates.

Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of supporters at Kiener Plaza Park in downtown St. Louis on Saturday afternoon. (March 7, 2020)

Government, Politics & Issues

Breaking Down Biden’s Mammoth Missouri Presidential Primary Victory

Jason Rosenbaum

Former Vice President Joe Biden needed a big win in Missouri’s presidential primary to cement himself as the clear frontrunner in the Democratic scramble…

Gary Taber cheers while watching early election results at a watch party for Biden supporters at John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden in St. Louis. March 10, 2020

Government, Politics & Issues

Biden Easily Wins Missouri's Democratic Presidential Primary

Jason Rosenbaum

Updated at 11:20 p.m. with all Missouri precincts reporting and comments from candidate supportersFormer Vice President Joe Biden won Missouri’s…

Presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters at the Stifel Theatre in downtown St. Louis on Monday afternoon. (March 9, 2020)

Government, Politics & Issues

Sanders Banking On Support In Missouri To Get Campaign Back On Track

Jason Rosenbaum

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders urged hundreds of supporters in St. Louis on Monday to back his campaign, saying he is more progressive than former…

Sen. Bernie Sanders, at left, talks with host Sarah Fenske, right, ahead of his St. Louis rally on Monday.

Government, Politics & Issues

Bernie Sanders On 'St. Louis On The Air': Coronavirus, Health Care And Beating Trump

Evie Hemphill

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders sat down with St. Louis on the Air host Sarah Fenske ahead of a campaign rally in St. Louis on…

March 10 Primaries: Live Results And Analysis

Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington state are holding 2020 primary contests on Tuesday. Follow live coverage and see the latest results.