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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…
Large numbers of voters expected at Connecticut polls
Despite historic numbers of people casting absentee ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands of Connecticut voters are still expected vote in person on Tuesday for races including the pres…
Democrat seeks reelection in SC's costliest US House race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Election Day has arrived for the most expensive U.S. House race in South Carolina history as Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham tries to hold on to the seat he managed to flip from Republican…
A hope for smooth Election Day after millions voted early
New Yorkers cast their final ballots Tuesday amid a pandemic that had officials worried about protecting voters' health and safety on top of more typical concerns about long wait times or adequate staffing.
Handful of competitive US House races key in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The final day of
SC's US House races draw attention in expensive campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s $175 million U.S.
Tight congressional races draw voters’ attention in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Three competitive U.S. House races vied for Virginia voters' attention Tuesday along with the presidential race and a U.S. Senate seat.
Open Senate race on tap for Election Day in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee voters will decide an open race for U.S. Senate on
A guide to key down-ballot North Carolina races
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s general election will determine the power balance in the state’s legislature, the shape of its congressional delegation and the makeup of a group of key statewide offices.
North Carolina voters decide most expensive Senate race
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are choosing between a Republican U.S. senator and Donald Trump ally who has been criticized for voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and a Democratic challenger who …
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.
Democrats try to win Nevada as Trump eyes pickup opportunity
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Republican presidential candidate has not carried Nevada since 2004 but the western state has remained a political battleground and could be pivotal Tuesday in the race for the White House.
Senate race between Jones, Tuberville, tops Alabama ballot
In addition to voting for president, Alabama voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and multiple other offices and issues. A look at Election Day in Alabama:
Vote will show Georgia as swing state or extend GOP control
ATLANTA (AP) — The most competitive election cycle in decades could confirm Georgia as a swing state or leave Republicans still in control. After
Cooper vs. Forest in closely watched NC governor’s race
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The contest between Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is among a few governor’s races across the country that are being closely watched in this year's…
Staying power of Virginia's 'blue wave' at stake on Nov. 3
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia voters will determine the staying power of a “blue wave” that flipped two competitive congressional districts two years ago, while also casting ballots for a U.S. Senate seat and the p…