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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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Biden on cognitive test: 'Why the hell would I take a test?'
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden is pushing back at Republican assertions that he should take a
Tlaib beats primary opponent; Meijer, McCain win GOP races
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s primary featured an unsuccessful challenge to an incumbent congresswoman and races for two U.S. House seats where a Republican and a former GOP member are retiring.
McSally proposes 7 debates as Arizona Senate race heats up
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Sen. Martha McSally is challenging Mark Kelly to seven debates, claiming her Democratic rival has evaded scrutiny and presented a manicured image of himself.
Thanedar, ex-candidate for governor, ahead in House race
DETROIT (AP) — A man who spent millions on an unsuccessful run for governor appears likely to get to the Capitol in another way.
Scottish Conservatives pick new leader as key election looms
LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s Conservative Party appointed a new leader on Wednesday as it prepares to fight an election next year against the dominant Scottish Nationalist Party.
Torres wins after delayed count in NY congressional primary
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Council member Ritchie Torres has defeated 11 other candidates to win a Democratic primary for Congress in the Bronx in a race that was certified six weeks after voting ended on June 2…
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'Squad' member Rashida Tlaib wins primary in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — “Squad” member Rashida Tlaib won a challenge for her House seat in Michigan’s primary, in a rematch with the woman she narrowly defeated two years ago.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan wins Democratic primary after challenge from Detroit City Council president
DETROIT (AP) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan wins Democratic primary after challenge from Detroit City Council president.
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Trump considering giving convention speech from White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battlegroun…