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Sheriff’s race Q&A part 2: candidates confront criticism
EPHRATA — As the race for Grant County sheriff heads toward the Nov. 3 general election, candidates Joey Kriete an…
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BULLETIN (AP) — Jeanne Ives, GOP, nominated U.S. House, District 6,
Chicago-area prosecutor haunted by handling of Smollett case wins Democratic nomination
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago-area prosecutor haunted by handling of Smollett case wins Democratic nomination.
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BULLETIN (AP) — Erika Weaver, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District
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BULLETIN (AP) — Mark Curran, GOP, nominated U.S. Senate, Illinois.
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BULLETIN (AP) — Rick Laib, GOP, nominated U.S. House, District 11,
Arizona House OKs some remote voting as budget introduced
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House approved a rule change Tuesday that will allow as many as six members to vote without being in the chamber over opposition of minority Democrats who said it allows the House Speaker…
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19,916 of 20,346 precincts - 98 percent
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BULLETIN (AP) — Bobby Rush, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District 1,
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19,916 of 20,346 precincts - 98 percent
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BULLETIN (AP) — Danny Davis, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District 7,
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BULLETIN (AP) — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Dem, nominated U.S. House,
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BULLETIN (AP) — Tommy Hanson, GOP, nominated U.S. House, District
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BULLETIN (AP) — Robin Kelly, Dem, nominated U.S. House, District 2,
Alaska governor creating economic team amid virus response
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that a one-time political rival will help lead a new team tasked with looking at ways to aid Alaska's economy amid concerns with the new coronavirus.
Maryland General Assembly passes extensive education bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly gave final approval Tuesday night to a far-reaching education measure aimed at improving K-12 education throughout the state.