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Grant County Sheriff’s race close in unofficial primary results Tuesday
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s race was neck-and-neck with a 0.2 percent gap when voting closed yesterday, a…
Iowa polling places busy despite surge of absentee voting
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Elections officials and political activists reported high turnout Tuesday at polling places across Iowa and a largely smooth day of voting despite some long lines.
Rumbling threats of legal challenges echo on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even before Election Day, the 2020 race was the most litigated in memory. President Donald Trump is promising more to come.
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Burgum faces voters; lawmakers seek control on amendments
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Gov. Doug Burgum are hoping for lopsided victories Tuesday in traditionally Republican North Dakota. And their party is certain to maintain a tight grip on the Legis…
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Affirmative action effort in California faces uphill battle
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A national awakening on race has driven a well-funded campaign in California to reinstate affirmative action in public hiring, contracting and college admissions, with voters deciding Tuesday w…
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Utah voters to elect first new governor since 2009
Utah voters are choosing their first new governor in more than a decade Tuesday, bringing to a close the contest where the Republican lieutenant governor is heavily favored to take over.
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News Guide: Senate race, presidency top Colorado election
DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters are deciding if Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a close supporter of President Donald Trump, gets a second term in Tuesday’s general election. Gardner’s race against former Gov. Joh…
Same-sex marriage, renewable energy on Nevada ballot
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada voters will decide five proposed amendments to the state constitution involving issues ranging from renewable energy to same-sex marriage.
The Latest: Voters head to polls for Election Day in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the general election in Texas (all times local):
News Guide: Voters weigh governor, House, ballot questions
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A new governor and a hard-fought congressional race were at the top of the ticket Tuesday in Utah, where voters will also weigh other House races and several state ballot initiatives. Voters i…
GOP seeks to oust Oklahoma's lone congressional Democrat
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republicans have launched an all-out offensive in deep-red Oklahoma to win back the state's lone Democrat-held congressional seat, blitzing the airwaves with television and radio ads.
Republicans aim to maintain Arkansas dominance in election
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republicans hoped to maintain their dominance in