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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…
Maine to proceed with ranked ballots for presidential race
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state supreme court decision Tuesday cleared the way for election officials to print ranked choice voting ballots in Maine’s presidential election, but it’s still unclear whether the voting…
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In 3 big states, Biden looks to rebuild Democrats' Blue Wall
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — In 2016, Donald Trump tore down Democrats’ “blue wall,” winning the White House with surprise victories in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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Democratic groups sue to seek fixes for more NC ballots
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several Democratic groups sued on Tuesday demanding that North Carolina block a provision requiring residents to cast their vote over from scratch if a witness fails to sign or provide an addre…
Virginia House approves bill to end police immunity
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Legislation aimed at making it easier to sue police officers for misconduct in Virginia was revived for a second time Tuesday and approved by the state House of Delegates.
California's rate of virus infections keeps falling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Significantly fewer people are testing positive and being hospitalized for the coronavirus in California. But Gov. Gavin Newsom and his top health official said Tuesday they won't speed up…
Georgia investigating 'potential double voting' in primary
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's top elections official said Tuesday that his office has identified about 1,000 cases of “potential double voting” in the June primary election — a felony he's determined to see prosecuted.
Trump readying potential Supreme Court nominee list
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to again release a list of potential Supreme Court nominees, one that voters can compare to rival Joe Biden's promise to nominate a Black woman to the high cour…
Sen. Reed, GOP challenger Waters to face off in November
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jack Reed sailed right past Tuesday's Democratic primary unopposed and will face Republican Allen Waters in a quest for a fifth term in the November general election.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster wins Democratic primary in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster wins Democratic primary in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District.
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AP FACT CHECK: Clean air, dirty ballot claims not so clear
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is muddying up claims about clean air and dirty election ballots in the U.S., falsely taking credit for lower gasoline prices and misrepresenting Democratic rival Joe Biden’…
Dunleavy to pay $2,800 after ads found to violate ethics law
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will pay $2,800 to reimburse the state for ads an independent counsel found were political and violated ethics rules, according to a recently released settlement.
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump expanded a ban on new offshore drilling Tuesday, an election-year reversal likely to appeal to voters in Florida and other coastal states. Two years ago, Trump had taken …