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Dent leads Garcia in 13th District race
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, maintained a commanding lead in the race for Position 1 in Was…
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Republican Don Young wins reelection to U.S. House in Alaska's at-large Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Don Young wins reelection to U.S. House in Alaska's at-large Congressional District.
US Senate control to be decided by January runoffs in Georgia after Republicans retain Alaska seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — US Senate control to be decided by January runoffs in Georgia after Republicans retain Alaska seat.
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More than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties finish canvass
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties had completed certifying the results of last week's presidential election as of Wednesday, but the last one is still not expected to be finished until…
The Latest: Boris Johnson calls Trump 'previous president'
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AP Explains: Election's validity intact despite Trump claims
The U.S. presidential election was not tainted by widespread voter fraud or irregularities in how ballots were counted, despite a huge effort by President Donald Trump to prove otherwise.
Judge sues former GOP Senate candidate over debate claims
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia has filed a defamation suit against former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Gade over claims at a debate that the judge was “racist.”
Walz says Minnesota will report a record 56 COVID-19 deaths
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials will report a record 56 new deaths from COVID-19 when they release updated figures Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz said.
Utah teachers urged to call in sick, get coronavirus tests
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A group of teachers in Utah has organized an event to encourage educators across the state to call in sick and use the day off to get tested for the coronavirus amid a surge in confirmed infec…
Ducey urges caution in Arizona amid virus case surge
PHOENIX (AP) — With Arizona reporting a daily average of 1,900 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, Gov. Doug Ducey has urged residents to be careful amid the surging coronavirus outbreak.
Divisive, but direct: Mark Robinson aims to work with Cooper
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican Mark Robinson opposes the statewide mask mandate, doesn’t believe President Donald Trump has sowed chaos in the country and has published a barrage of divisive Facebook posts in rece…
State Senate shifts to remote work after virus cases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Employees of the Rhode Island Senate are being told to work from home after three workers tested positive for COVID-19, state officials said.
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Montana: Revise Conceal Carry Laws (End local govt authority)
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Colorado: National Popular Vote (Join Interstate Compact)