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Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump

Apr. 24, 2024 18:09 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she refused to endorse Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination — and apparently so did some of her supporters in Pennsylvania. Haley won almost 17% of...

With lawsuits in rearview mirror, Disney World government gets back to being boring

Apr. 24, 2024 13:26 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World's governing district on Wednesday was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boring. There were no rants against Disney by the board's chairman nor...

German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid

Apr. 24, 2024 08:32 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — A prominent German far-right lawmaker said Wednesday he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany party's top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Maximilian Krah's...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Puerto Rico's Democratic presidential primary

Apr. 24, 2024 07:08 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Puerto Rico will hold a Democratic presidential primary on Sunday, which will be the only opportunity most registered voters on the island will have to officially weigh in on the race for the White House. Like other U.S. territories, voters in Puerto Rico can’t...

Disgraced coal CEO lost races as GOP and third party candidate. He's trying again as a Democrat

Apr. 24, 2024 00:13 AM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Don Blankenship hasn't had much success running for office. He ran for the Senate as a Republican in 2018 and sought the White House in 2020 as a third party candidate. He lost badly both times but is on the ballot again in 2024, this time as a Democrat...

Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun's absence

Apr. 23, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Five gubernatorial candidates sought to undermine each other’s records during a final debate Tuesday night ahead of Indiana's May 7 GOP primary, but took few shots at the absent U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is considered the front-runner of the crowded field. ...

Chris Dziados wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District

Apr. 23, 2024 23:00 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chris Dziados wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District.

Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest

Apr. 23, 2024 22:24 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for a race that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and...

Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District

Apr. 23, 2024 21:44 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District.

Janelle Stelson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District

Apr. 23, 2024 21:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Janelle Stelson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.