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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…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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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…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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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…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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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.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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95 of 143 precincts - 66 percent

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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):

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 9 months ago
Republicans aim to maintain Arkansas dominance in election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republicans hoped to maintain their dominance in