San Mateo County ballot tracker allows voters to check the status of mailed ballots

The tracking system, which voters can access at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov, will send automated tracking updates via email, text messaging or voice call.

San Francisco considers universal vote-by-mail ballots

The head of San Francisco's Democratic Party has called for the city to provide all residents with mail-in ballots for the presidential election in November.

Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president

Almost one week since suspending his presidential bid, Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden for president on Monday. 

Former Senate staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault

A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator.

Sen. Harris fundraising effort fuels speculation she will become Biden's running mate

Harris, who dropped out of the White House race in December, set up a joint fundraising operation with the Democratic National Committee, an arrangement that is typically reserved for nominees trying to attract large donations from the party’s biggest boosters.

Dems debate how to hit Trump on virus, economy amid crisis

Trump has provided Democrats with plenty of political fodder, including leading a slow-footed federal response to an outbreak that has caused profound economic, health and social disruption.

SF Mayor discusses presidential race and pandemic

San Francisco Mayor London Breed appeared on The Nine Wednesday morning, to discuss the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suspending his presidential campaign.

Wisconsin voters wait for hours, others stay home amid virus

Despite federal health recommendations, thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in long lines outside overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday so they could participate in a presidential primary election that tested the limits of electoral politics in the midst of a pandemic.

Wisconsin's primary moves forward after state's highest court rules against governor

​​​​​​​Wisconsin's presidential primary election will proceed Tuesday under an order from the state Supreme Court that came just hours after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting as part of a last-ditch effort amid growing fears over the coronavirus.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules governor cannot delay primary amid pandemic

While several states had scheduled primaries in recent weeks, Wisconsin is alone in moving ahead with in-person voting in the midst of the pandemic.

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bernie Sanders "assessing campaign" after Biden sweeps three states

Former Vice President Joe Biden expanded his delegate lead after sweeping primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois. The results prompted more calls for Senator Bernie Sanders to drop out of the race, even an incorrect report saying he would. 

Bernie Sanders will ‘assess his campaign' as Biden solidifies formidable lead

Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.

Biden wins 2020 Arizona Presidential Preference Election in coronavirus shadow

Many voters expressed concerns that they or their family members will be infected with the new coronavirus. At the same time, voters ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social issues.