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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden
Iowa Senate candidates debate, differ on racism, privilege
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield differed sharply Thursday about whether systematic racism exists and whether either had benefited from white privilege.
Governor's staff returns to work after virus quarantines
RENO, Nev. (AP) — All staff members who came in contact with a colleague in Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office who tested positive for COVID-19 have completed quarantines and returned to work, aides to the governor said T…
The Latest: Biden: Trump not 'chastened' by racial injustice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):
New Mexico governor: 'The virus is now winning'
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham warned Thursday that an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections is likely to strain the state's health care system as confirmed cases set a new single…
Trump evasive, Biden rambling in dueling town halls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was evasive Thursday night when pressed if he took a COVID-19 test before his first debate with Democrat Joe Biden as the two men squared off again, in a way, after their sc…
Ballot harvesting under scrutiny in California elections
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For the first time, all of California's more than 21 million active registered voters got a ballot in the mail that they can fill out in their own homes. While only you can complete your b…
AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden faced inquisitive voters on separate stages in different cities Thursday night in a substitute for the debate that was meant to be.
The Latest: Biden blasts Trump's virus response at town hall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):
Nebraska Sen. Sasse rips Trump over COVID-19, foreign policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse told Nebraska constituents in a telephone town hall meeting that President Donald Trump has “flirted with white supremacists,” mocks Christian evangelicals in privat…
Biden campaign flips COVID-19 threat into new Trump contrast
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Confronted with its first known coronavirus scare, Joe Biden’s presidential campaign turned the threat into another contrast with President Donald Trump in the closing weeks of a general ele…
Kelly raises $39 million, McSally $23 million in Senate race
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly says his campaign raised nearly $39 million during the third quarter, while Republican Sen. Martha McSally reports raising almost $23 million.
Campaigns say Alaska Senate debate for next week still on
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan plans to participate in a broadcast debate next week but his campaign manager said he may have to do so remotely as the Senate moves forward with consideration of Presid…
Virus cases at Arizona school send hundreds into quarantine
PHOENIX (AP) — Schools should maintain options for parents whether they prefer in-person or online instruction for their children, Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday as the state sees an uptick in newly confirmed virus …
Bullock outraises Daines more than 2-1 in latest quarter
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock raised more than twice as much money for his Senate campaign as incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines did in the latest reporting period, according to number…