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Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in Maryland race that could sway US Senate control
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — For years in deep-blue Maryland, U.S. Senate races often have been blowouts for solid Democratic incumbents against little-known Republicans, without much chance of an upset or control of the chamber potentially at stake. That's not the case with the race this...
West Virginians' governor choices stand on opposite sides of the abortion debate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians on Tuesday will choose between a Republican candidate for governor endorsed by former President Donald Trump who has defended abortion restrictions in court and a Democratic mayor who has fought to put the issue on the ballot for voters to decide. ...
Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters are set to decide whether to guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution — a vote that could cement access after the presidential battleground came close to a near-total ban earlier this year. Arizona is one of nine states with abortion...
First-term Democrat tries to hold on in Washington state district won by Trump in 2020
SEATTLE (AP) — Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, where first-term Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is defending her seat against Republican Joe Kent, a former Green Beret who has called for the...
Justices who split on an abortion measure ruling vie to lead Arkansas Supreme Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two justices who split on whether Arkansas voters should have the chance to scale back the state's abortion ban are both vying to lead the state Supreme Court, though the election won't affect the court's conservative tilt. Justices Rhonda Wood and Karen...
In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration
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...
Gianforte and Zinke seek to continue Republican dominance in Montana elections
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
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
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...
Abortion and open primaries are on the ballot in Nevada. What to know about the key 2024 measures
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s been more than three decades since Nevada voters overwhelmingly approved a law allowing abortions until 24 weeks of pregnancy. Now they must decide if they want to make it a constitutional right. Nevada is one of nine states where abortion rights are on the...
