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Grant County primary turnout slips from 2022 levels as officials look ahead to November election
EPHRATA — Grant County's voter turnout in the 2026 primary election finished at nearly 34%, a figure county electi…
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The Latest: Galloway wins Democratic nomination for governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the Missouri primary election (all times local):
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The Latest: Arizona polls busy but no major glitches
PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on Arizona's primary election (all times local):
The Latest: Polls close across most of Kansas in primary
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on Kansas' primary election (all times local):
The Latest: Polls close on primary night in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the Missouri primary election (all times local):
California school waivers will require detailed planning
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Gov. Gavin Newsom released details for California elementary schools seeking to return with in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, one of the state's two powerful teachers unio…
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Judge rejects most N.C. election changes sought in lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to order a wide array of changes to North Carolina's election rules sought by voting advocacy groups worried about how COVID-19 could limit ballot access. But…
Top South Dakota GOP lawmaker drops reelection campaign
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Top South Dakota Republican lawmaker Kris Langer announced Tuesday she is dropping out of her campaign for reelection.
Beshear backs schools opting to start with online learning
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he supports local school leaders who decide to begin the academic year with online instruction as a precaution against the coronavirus.
Late lawmaker's name to remain on Alaska primary ballot
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The late-Rep. Gary Knopp's name will appear on the Aug. 18 primary ballot, and should he win, the Alaska Republican Party will be able to petition for a replacement candidate, a Department of …
California health insurance rates increase slightly for 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Health insurance premiums for the 1.5 million Californians who purchase coverage through the state marketplace will go up an average of 0.6% next year, officials announced Tuesday. It's th…
Arkansas governor targeted in pandemic unemployment fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he was targeted by scammers who fraudulently filed on his behalf for unemployment assistance intended for people affected by the coronavirus pan…