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Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more
While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or reproductive rights on Tuesday's ballots,...
Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins. If Jenniffer González of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party wins Tuesday's election, it will mark the first time in the...
North Dakota measures would end local property taxes and legalize recreational marijuana
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters could outlaw most local property taxes, likely leading to dramatic cuts in state services, under a measure on Tuesday's general election ballot. The ballot also includes four other proposals, including one calling for the legalization of...
A former Trump aide and a longtime congressman are likely to win in high-profile Georgia races
ATLANTA (AP) — A one-time aide to former President Donald Trump will likely win election to Congress from Georgia on Tuesday, while a longtime representative will likely clinch his 17th term in the U.S. House against a former Trump administration official. Those will be the two...
Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters are set to decide whether to let local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the state from Mexico, an authority that would encroach on the federal government's power over immigration enforcement but would not take effect immediately, if ever. ...
Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping being reelected to a second term will put him in a position to earn a Senate leadership role, while former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell seeks an upset victory that could help her party maintain its razor-thin...
Democrats in Ohio defending 3 key seats in fight for control of US House
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democrats are defending three key congressional seats in Ohio on Tuesday, with control of the chamber in play. Republicans’ primary target is 21-term U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in House history. She is facing state Rep. Derek Merrin,...
Democrats are heavily favored to win both of Rhode Island's seats in the US House
Democrats are heavily favored to win both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in Tuesday's election. Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative in Congress from Rhode Island, is poised to be reelected in the 1st Congressional District. Amo faces Republican challenger...
Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Whitehouse faces Patricia Morgan, a Republican state representative who was the first woman to serve as minority leader in the Rhode Island House. Whitehouse had a huge...
US gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is stepping up criticism of Israel for not doing enough to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza as a 30-day deadline looms for Israeli officials to meet certain requirements or risk potential restrictions on military assistance. State...
