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GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid

Nov. 05, 2024 07:36 AM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Republican U.S. senator from North Dakota who wrested the seat away from a Democrat in 2018 is facing a challenge Tuesday from another Democrat making her second Senate run. U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is confronting Democrat Katrina Christiansen in his bid for...

North Dakota's lone congressman seeks to continue GOP's decades-old grip on the governor's post

Nov. 05, 2024 07:32 AM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s lone congressman is seeking to become the conservative state's next governor and continue a three-decade Republican grip on the job. U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong is facing Democratic state Sen. Merrill Piepkorn and independent candidate Michael...

Democrats defend Michigan's open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans

Nov. 05, 2024 07:30 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan voters are deciding between Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Republican former congressman Mike Rogers in a tight U.S. Senate battleground contest that could sway the balance of federal power. Slotkin had a clear head start, but as Republicans became...

The Latest: Trump and Harris cede stage to voters who'll also decide control of House and Senate

Nov. 05, 2024 07:28 AM EST

Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. They'll also be determining which party will control the House and Senate. Follow the AP’s...

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win 4th term against ex-NBA player Royce White

Nov. 05, 2024 07:27 AM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was a heavy favorite to win a fourth term Tuesday against a challenge by anti-establishment Republican and former NBA player Royce White in Minnesota’s top election matchup. Klobuchar went into the campaign with a history of...

Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in Maryland race that could sway US Senate control

Nov. 05, 2024 07:24 AM EST

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...

Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House

Nov. 05, 2024 07:17 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Between redistricting and incumbents forgoing reelection, four congressional seats in Michigan are key targets as the parties vie for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans are seeking to flip two open congressional seats in central Michigan as the...

America reaches Election Day and a stark choice between Trump and Harris

Nov. 05, 2024 06:52 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale on Election Day as Americans decided whether to send Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Kamala Harris to the Oval Office. Polls opened across the nation Tuesday morning as...

Rematch pits Republican US Rep. Don Bacon against Democrat Tony Vargas in Nebraska's 2nd District

Nov. 05, 2024 06:33 AM EST

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska voters will elect representatives for the state’s three U.S. House seats Tuesday, and those in the state’s Omaha-centric 2nd District will not only decide one of the country's most competitive House races, they could also affect the outcome of the presidential...

Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues

Nov. 05, 2024 06:02 AM EST

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters were deciding Tuesday a hard-fought race for the state's only U.S. House seat that could help decide control of that chamber. They were also choosing whether to repeal the state's system of open primaries and ranked choice general elections just four years...