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Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president's agenda

Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president's agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday , with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president’s agenda, or if the White House confronts a divi
4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts

4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts

BOSTON (AP) — Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are unopposed in Tuesday's election.
Democrats in Ohio defending 3 key seats in fight for control of US House

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.
North Carolina's top lawyer and No. 2 executive are vying for governor

North Carolina's top lawyer and No. 2 executive are vying for governor

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters choosing a successor to term-limited Democratic Gov.
Former Marine, NASCAR driver compete for pivotal congressional seat in Maine

Former Marine, NASCAR driver compete for pivotal congressional seat in Maine

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, is defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state lawmaker.
3-term Democrat Sherrod Brown tries to hold key US Senate seat in expensive race

3-term Democrat Sherrod Brown tries to hold key US Senate seat in expensive race

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio faces perhaps the toughest reelection challenge of his career Tuesday in the most expensive Senate race of the year as control of the chamber hangs in the balance.
Ohio set to decide constitutional amendment establishing a citizen-led redistricting commission

Ohio set to decide constitutional amendment establishing a citizen-led redistricting commission

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters will decide Tuesday whether they want to set up a citizen-led redistricting commission to replace the state’s troubled political mapmaking system.
Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer faces her strongest challenge yet in independent Dan Osborn

Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer faces her strongest challenge yet in independent Dan Osborn

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen.
Rematch pits Republican US Rep. Don Bacon against Democrat Tony Vargas in Nebraska's 2nd District

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

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — FOR PUBLICATION AT 12:01 a.m. ET ON NOV. 5 (ELECTION DAY). EDITED BY TJACOBS. cp Nebraska voters will elect representatives for the state’s three U.S.
Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren seeks third term in US Senate against challenger John Deaton

Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren seeks third term in US Senate against challenger John Deaton

BOSTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is hoping to brush back a challenge from Republican John Deaton on Tuesday as she seeks a third term representing Massachusetts .