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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Prosecutor looking into the origins of Russia probe resigns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prosecutor who was helping lead the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe has resigned from the Justice Department, a spokesman said.
Trump pushes into Nevada, questions integrity of election
MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — Kicking off a Western swing, President Donald Trump barreled into Nevada for the weekend, looking to expand his path to victory while unleashing a torrent of unsubstantiated claims that Democrat…
Infectious disease specialist dies after 4-month COVID fight
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A prominent Kentucky infectious disease specialist who was hailed by the governor as a “front line hero” has died after a nearly four-month battle against COVID-19.
Mayor Ganim denies involvement in alleged police chief fraud
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Bridgeport's mayor said Saturday he had nothing to do with what federal prosecutors describe as a corrupt process that led to the appointment of Armando Perez as the police chief of Connectic…
Recounts underway after record-breaking state primary
Recounts are underway in several close races after Tuesday’s state primary.
Voters urged to keep eye out for vote-by-mail applications
BOSTON (AP) — Voters who have not already submitted vote-by-mail applications for the November election should keep an eye on their mailboxes in the coming days.
Three-term Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell dies at 74
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Robert L. “Bob" Crowell, Carson City's mayor for over a decade, died Saturday at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Reno, officials of the northern Nevada city announced. He was 74.
Texas attorney general appeals ballot application decision
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Saturday that he's appealing a judge’s decision to allow the Harris County clerk to send mail-in ballot applications to all registered voters in the count…
Group tops 400K signatures to repeal Whitmer's virus powers
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, faced with lawsuits challenging her use of emergency powers to fight the coronavirus, could continue to prevail in court.
Ohio absentee ballot order halted to allow expedited appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An appeals court halted a judge's order directing Ohio’s elections chief to allow voters to apply for absentee ballots for the November presidential election by electronic means, something sou…
Arizona governor gets good, bad marks for virus response
PHOENIX (AP) — In early August, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey beamed
South Carolina lawmakers return for budget special session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are returning to Columbia to take up how the state spends its money, voting and whatever other loose ends remain in a session disrupted by COVID-19.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump vs. Trump on virus; Biden missteps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Explaining his deceptive assurances about the pandemic, President Donald Trump suggested he was doing what Winston Churchill had done, soothing the public in a time of danger. That's not how it we…
Progressive candidates in Delaware take on veteran Democrats
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Incumbency as a member of Delaware’s state House or Senate often comes with the expectation that any member of your party hoping to succeed you will “wait their turn” until you decide to move on.…
Lawmakers take record before voters under new election rules
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) —