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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…
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Incumbent Steve Cohen wins Democratic primary in 9th House district
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Incumbent Steve Cohen wins Democratic primary in 9th House district.
AP News Guide: A look at Tennessee's Aug. 6 primary races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The heated race to become the Republican nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat topped Tennessee's primary election Thursday, as well as contested challenges in a handful of U.S. House and leg…
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Democratic incumbent Jim Cooper defeats Keeda Haynes in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District primary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Democratic incumbent Jim Cooper defeats Keeda Haynes in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District primary.
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Scott DesJarlais has won the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scott DesJarlais has won the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District.
Polls have closed in Tennessee's primary election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Polls have closed in Tennessee's primary election.
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Congress urges Postal Service to undo changes slowing mail
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers from both parties are calling on the U.S. Postal Service to immediately reverse operational changes that are causing delays in deliveries across the country just as big volume increases …
California lawmakers set in-person voting rules amid virus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Worried about the unpredictable coronavirus wreaking havoc on the November election, the California Legislature on Thursday sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that would let counties offer f…
Gov. Ricketts signs budget with flood relief, scholarships
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts signed an updated, $9.3 billion state budget Thursday with new money for 2019 flood relief and career scholarships for the University of Nebraska and state colleges.
Only 1 major candidate running to succeed Tulsi Gabbard
HONOLULU (AP) — There’s only one major candidate in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, virtually guaranteeing he will be sworn in as Hawaii’s newest congressman in January.
Commission rejects Trump push to add debate against Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates has rejected a request from the Trump campaign to either add an additional general election debate or move up the calendar for the contests.