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Control of Congress at stake in Washington CD3
(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Cong…
Mace becomes SC's first Republican woman elected to Congress
LADSON, S.C. (AP) — In flipping South Carolina’s 1st District back to GOP control, Nancy Mace has become the first Republican woman ever elected to Congress in the state, adding to a red wave that swept over the al…
Police arrest 2 men suspected of arson in bank burning
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two men are in custody on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a bank in a San Diego suburb in May after protesters demonstrated against police brutality following the death …
2020 Latest: Trump campaign signals Wis. recount request
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Democratic newcomer wins Vermont lieutenant governor post
A woman who grew up on a Vermont farm is poised to become Vermont's next lieutenant governor.
Wisconsin's Kind survives challenge, wins 13th term
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Longtime Democratic Rep. Ron Kind survived a stiff challenge Wednesday from a former Navy Seal to win his 13th term in Congress.
Wisconsin Democrats sweating out GOP supermajority push
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats waited anxiously on Wednesday to see if they had blocked a Republican attempt to build legislative supermajorities that would negate Gov. Tony Evers' veto powers and allow t…
Governor names executive to House seat won by dead candidate
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday appointed a coal company executive to fill a state House seat left open by a Republican candidate who died last month due to complications from COVID…
AP VoteCast: Florida voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Florida gave President Donald Trump the state’s 29 electoral votes while holding negative views about the country’s direction and the economy, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorat…
NJ governor signs bill to ban single-use plastic, paper bags
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed legislation prohibiting single-use plastic and paper bags and plastic foam containers.
"I love Ohio!" President Trump again carries swing state
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump has again carried Ohio, historically a must-win state for Republicans.
Democrat Ron Kind wins reelection to U.S. House in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Ron Kind wins reelection to U.S. House in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District.
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AP VoteCast: Texas voters sour on state of nation
Voters in Texas gave President Donald Trump its 38 electoral votes while holding negative views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate.
Georgia election official: Roughly 200K votes left to count
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's top election official said Wednesday that the state has roughly 200,000 ballots left to count, and he is pushing counties to complete the task by the end of the day.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill banning single-use plastic and paper bags as well as plastic foam containers
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill banning single-use plastic and paper bags as well as plastic foam containers.