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US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao

Nov. 05, 2024 03:29 AM EST

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is vying for a third term against a GOP challenger who is trying to become the first Republican in the state since 2002 to win a seat to the upper chamber. Hung Cao broke through to win a crowded Republican primary and face off against...

Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

Nov. 05, 2024 03:24 AM EST

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s marquee matchups for U.S. House races in Tuesday’s election feature tight contests in a district being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and a district known to flip between Democratic and Republican control. In...

In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration

Nov. 05, 2024 03:23 AM EST

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — In Maryland’s most competitive U.S. House race, voters on Tuesday will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional District will flip red after being represented by Democrats for over a decade. Democrat April McClain Delaney, whose husband previously...

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr must win reelection to return to the House floor after 2023 sanction

Nov. 05, 2024 03:20 AM EST

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is seeking reelection in a race that could allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned by her Republican colleagues. Zephyr, a Democrat, is highly favored to...

Gianforte and Zinke seek to continue Republican dominance in Montana elections

Nov. 05, 2024 03:20 AM EST

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is heavily favored for reelection over a political newcomer, while U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke faces a stiffer challenge from a veteran campaigner as the Republican incumbents seek to continue their party's political dominance in the Big Sky state. ...

Two Democratic leaders seek reelection in competitive races in New Mexico

Nov. 05, 2024 03:16 AM EST

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico’s swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022. GOP challenger Yvette Herrell waged her fourth consecutive campaign for Congress in...

A pivotal Nevada Senate race is unusually quiet for the battleground state

Nov. 05, 2024 03:16 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a presidential swing state where elections are typically intense contests, Nevada's U.S. Senate race has been unusually sleepy. The campaign pits Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen — a former computer programmer and synagogue president — against Republican Sam...

3-term Democratic lawmaker tries to hold key US Senate seat in GOP-friendly Montana

Nov. 05, 2024 03:13 AM EST

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana faces perhaps his toughest reelection challenge yet on Tuesday, with control of the Senate on the line in a state that’s veered sharply rightward since the 68-year-old grain farmer's first election. ...

A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory

Nov. 05, 2024 03:12 AM EST

THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a gaggle of reporters jostled for space and camera angles. There's...

The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention

Nov. 05, 2024 03:12 AM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is among just over two dozen seats nationwide that are considered toss ups. Two other House races in the state’s 4th...