This week’s election news was characterized by two major headlines.

First, after primaries in Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, and Idaho, former Vice President Joe Biden widened his delegate lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders. Following victories in Mississippi, Missouri, and Michigan, Biden’s delegate count reached 881, compared to Sanders’ 725. Perhaps the most important of Biden’s victories was Michigan. Aside from being the most delegate-rich of the states up for grabs on Tuesday, the state was vitally important to Sanders’ chances of winning the nomination.

Four years ago, Sanders’ victory over Hillary Clinton in Michigan revived his presidential campaign and, after Sanders lost the nomination, President Trump’s road to the White House was largely paved on the back of his victory in Michigan.

Second, as the coronavirus pandemic has permeated nearly every facet of society, the election has fared no different. Amid concerns about the spreading virus, President Trump has temporarily suspended all rallies as health experts advise against large gatherings of people.

On Friday, President Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic as a national emergency, freeing up almost $50 billion in federal assistance to state and local governments that are overwhelmed by the spread of the virus. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump has been hesitating to declare the outbreak a national emergency, right-leaning articles highlight that business executives are ready to partner with the government to conduct coronavirus testing.

There are 4008 news articles covering this topic. 28% (1113) are left leaning, 55% (2223) center, 17% (672) right leaning.

From the left: Dems want Trump to declare a national emergency, Washington Post
From the center: Trump declares national emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic, NPR
From the right: Trump declares a national emergency; new details about testing, Town Hall

Also in the news: Louisiana will delay its presidential primary election by more than two months due to coronavirus fears. While left-leaning articles highlight that other states are scheduled to vote on Tuesday as scheduled, right-leaning articles highlight that there are a few presumptive cases of coronavirus in Louisiana.

On Wednesday, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives released a package of proposals to help Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Left-leaning articles highlight that the legislation includes paid sick leave, while right-leaning articles highlight that the legislation will also expand on food assistance.

There are 6250 news articles covering this topic. 48% (3024) are left leaning, 41% (2563) center, 11% (663) right leaning.

From the left: U.S. house leaders unveil coronavirus bill, Washington Post
From the center: Pelosi To Bring Coronavirus Bill To House As Reps Push For Changes, NPR
From the right: Dems introduce coronavirus bill call for paid leave free testing, Fox News

Also in the news: Former Vice President Joe Biden slammed the Trump administration on Thursday for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. While left-leaning articles highlight that Sanders also flamed the Trump administration, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden criticized Trump for referring to the coronavirus as a “foreign virus.”

The Democratic presidential contest became a two-man race, as former vice president Joe Biden rode a surge of momentum from his big win in South Carolina on Saturday and established himself as an equal alternative to Senator Bernie Sanders. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden has had a remarkable turnaround in the past few weeks, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden was accused of taking away Second Amendment rights.

There are 5550 news articles covering this topic. 47% (2619) are left leaning, 36% (2016) center, 16% (915) right leaning.

From the left: Biden rolls up victories as Sanders struggles for a foothold, Washington Post
From the center: Here are the voters who powered Biden to his 'big Tuesday' wins, NPR
From the right: Autoworker who confronted Joe Biden about gun control, Fox News

Also in the news: The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that the COVID-19 viral disease is a global pandemic. While left-leaning articles highlight that President Trump’s address sent stock markets deeper into a meltdown, right-leaning articles highlight that the administration’s ban saved the U.S. concern.

On Tuesday, President Trump defended coronavirus testing in the U.S. amid criticism that the country has been slower with tests than other countries. While left-leaning articles highlight many Republicans have condemned Trump’s handling of the corona crisis, right-leaning articles highlight that a New York Times columnist tied Trump’s dishonesty about the outbreak to the global panic.

There are 3547 news articles covering this topic. 53% (1889) are left leaning, 35% (1255) center, 11% (403) right leaning.

From the left: Trump struggles to inspire calm amid market meltdown, Washington Post
From the center: Trump defends US coronavirus testing says it’s gone ‘really well’, The Hill
From the right: NYT’s Bret Stephens declares coronavirus is Trump’s ‘Chernobyl’, Fox News

Also in the news: Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders cancelled primary election-night rallies on Tuesday due to guidance from public officials over the coronavirus outbreak. While left-leaning articles highlight that cancellations of critical voting days mark the way corona virus is shaping American politics, right-leaning articles report that Sanders has brushed away suggestions that he could drop out if he doesn’t win Michigan.

On March 10, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders will face off in primaries in Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, and Idaho. While left-leaning articles highlight Sanders’ need to win Michigan, right-leaning articles report on a video of Joe Biden that Twitter claims is “manipulated.”

There are 3603 news articles covering this topic. 56% (2003) are left leaning, 31%(1132) center, 13% (468) right leaning.

From the left: Sanders’ own firewall: Michigan’s blue-collar voters, New York Times
From the center: FiveThirtyEight poll shows Sanders winning just one state, Newsweek
From the right: Trump tech analysts scrutinize ‘manipulated media’ label, Daily Caller

Also in the news: The stock market had one of its worst days since the 2008 recession, as the Dow Jones industrial average dropped more than 2,000 points, or almost 8 percent. While left-leaning articles highlight that the coronavirus’ effect on the stock market is out of Trump’s control, right-leaning articles report that Trump ripped on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s comments on politicizing the coronavirus.