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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…
FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.
Whitmer's meteoric rise leaves Democrats excited for future
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's quick ascension to the national stage — and onto Joe Biden's list of potential running mates — has left Democrats excited about what her future may hold and th…
Thomas defeats longtime Democrat in Georgia House runoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Challenger Mandisha Thomas has defeated longtime House member Sharon Beasley-Teague in a Democratic runoff in House District 65, which includes southern Fulton County and a sliver of Douglas County.
Court upholds law approving $10B in debt, but places limits
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the c…
Kansas congressional candidate tests negative for COVID-19
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Amanda Adkins, the Republican candidate in Kansas 3rd Congressional District, has tested negative for COVID-19 but will remain in self-quarantine at home until early next week, her campai…
South Carolina Democrat flips state House seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat has flipped a legislative seat from Republican control in a victory heralded by some Democrats as a possible signal their party could make more gains this fall.
Iowa Democratic Party Steak Fry fundraiser moves to drive-in
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party’s signature annual fundraiser will see a major change next month in the wake of a global coronavirus pandemic, with attendees preparing for a drive-in experience.
Vermont Democratic US Rep. Welch challenged by GOP nurse
One of Vermont’s most popular elected officials, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, said Wednesday he is planning to campaign hard and he's looking forward to debating his Republican challenger ahead of the November…
Nebraska lawmakers pass tax cut for military retirees
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Military retirees who live in Nebraska will get a tax cut starting in 2022 under a bill slated to become state law.
Hundreds chant 'Shame!' to decry Belarus election, crackdown
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Hundreds of women rallied across Belarus’ capital Wednesday to protest a brutal police crackdown that left hundreds injured and thousands detained while challenging election results extending …
Elections chief urges but won't require masks for Ohio vote
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Health and safety guidelines that Ohio's elections chief sent to county boards Wednesday recommend, but do not mandate, mask-wearing and other preventive measures for those voting in person th…
Pompeo urges Europe's young democracies to embrace freedoms
PRAGUE (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called upon the young democracies of central and Eastern Europe to embrace their hard-won freedoms as they face threats from Russia, China and others w…
Progressives beat Democratic incumbents in legislative races
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Challengers defeated three incumbent Democratic in Minnesota's primary elections and were leading a fourth as the progressive wing of the party showed its strength.
Dutch lawmakers criticize government's coronavirus measures
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The leader of one of the parties in Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's ruling coalition joined opposition lawmakers Wednesday in criticizing the government's handling of the coronavirus…
Commander: Military accounts for 7% of Hawaii virus cases
HONOLULU (AP) — The head of the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command has said that service members and their families represent about 7% of the coronavirus cases in Hawaii.