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Candidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do
Georgia Democratic Sen. Kim Jackson has two boys — a 3-year-old and a 4-month old. Her older son attends daycare but finding someone to watch him when Jackson is campaigning for reelection in the evenings and on weekends is a tricky scheduling and financial puzzle. “It’s...
Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven't put money behind the effort to make it so
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats made bold claims last week about their chances in a state that has steadily grown more conservative in recent years. But so far they have not matched their words with the kind of money it will take to win there. “Florida is in play,”...
Delaware Democrats back Sarah McBride's bid to become first openly transgender person in US Congress
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state’s first Black U.S. senator. On Tuesday, voters in the Blue Hen State were deciding their fall nominees in several political contests, including picking Matt Meyer,...
Nevada GOP politician who ran for state treasurer headed toward trial in fundraising fraud case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada Republican who ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 2022 pleaded not guilty Monday to two new charges and headed toward trial in two weeks on federal accusations she used funds raised for a statue honoring a slain police officer for political and personal costs,...
Rejected poll monitors accuse Tunisia's election authorities of bias
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Election officials in Tunisia doubled down Monday on their decision to deny accreditation to some election observer groups who say the move shows the October presidential contest in the North African country won't be free and fair. The Independent High...
Democratic primary for governor highlights Tuesday's elections in Delaware
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Democratic gubernatorial contest pitting Delaware’s lieutenant governor against the chief executive of the state’s largest county is the marquee race in Tuesday’s primary elections. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, who has held public office since winning a...
Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris raised well more than double what former President Donald Trump took in from donors in August, her campaign announced Friday, saying it raised $361 million from nearly 3 million donors in her first full month as a candidate. Trump's...
Donald Trump's campaign reports raising $130 million in August
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump ’s campaign says that it brought in $130 million in August, not as much as the month prior but a figure that his advisers said put the GOP nominee in good position for the remaining two months of the general election campaign. Most of that figure...
Outgoing Japanese leader Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit on improving ties
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan’s prime minister will arrive Friday in South Korea for what will likely be the last summit between the two leaders, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office said Tuesday. It said outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s two-day visit was...
Judge blocks Ohio law banning foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a new law banning foreign nationals and green card holders from contributing to state ballot campaigns in Ohio on the grounds that it curtails constitutionally protected free speech rights. U.S. District Judge Judge Michael Watson...
