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Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier

Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier

Connecticut voters will decide Tuesday whether to get rid of rules preventing the state from joining the 36 others that allow people to cast ballots by mail or through drop boxes without needing an excuse for not going to a polling place in person.
Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

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.
5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

WASHINGTON — Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization from its closest neighbour.
Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr must win reelection to return to the House floor after 2023 sanction

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

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.
The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention

The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention

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.