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Supporters share cautious optimism and anxiety ahead of divisive U.S. election

Supporters share cautious optimism and anxiety ahead of divisive U.S. election

MILWAUKEE — Tens of thousands of people from opposite sides of the political divide gathered at duelling rallies in Wisconsin on Friday, hosted by Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump as they made a final push for votes in t
Why so many elections in 2024? Chalk it up to the 'beauty of math,' says professor

Why so many elections in 2024? Chalk it up to the 'beauty of math,' says professor

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tuesday’s vote in the United States may be dominating social media feeds, but it is just one of more than 70 national elections that will have taken place this year by the end of December.
Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

HALIFAX — Tim Houston was wrapping up his election victory speech on Aug. 18, 2021, when Nova Scotia's premier-designate repeated a pledge he had made many times during the campaign.

Arkansas' 4 Republican US House members face challenges from Democratic rivals

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' four Republican U.S. House members face challenges in this year's election from Democratic rivals who are mounting uphill battles to break the GOP's hold on the state's federal delegation. Republican U.S. Reps.
Barrier-breaking Alaska congresswoman copes with personal tragedy as she faces tough reelection bid

Barrier-breaking Alaska congresswoman copes with personal tragedy as she faces tough reelection bid

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alannah Hurley still gets choked up recalling Democrat Mary Peltola’s election to Alaska’s only U.S. House seat in 2022.
Abortion rights is creating expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats

Abortion rights is creating expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats

Abortion and reproductive rights have been central to the races for president and governor in North Carolina, a battleground state that has more moderate abortion restrictions than its Southern neighbors.
Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results if he loses

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results if he loses

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses — just as he did four years ago.
What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 presidential contest speeds into its final weekend with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin contest. At this late stage in the campaign, every day matters.
Trump and Harris host dueling rallies in the Milwaukee area in a final push to win Wisconsin

Trump and Harris host dueling rallies in the Milwaukee area in a final push to win Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hosted rallies within 7 miles of each other Friday night in the Milwaukee area as part of a fevered final push for votes in swing-state Wisconsin's largest county.
Donald Trump gambles with late-stage trips to Democratic New Mexico and Virginia

Donald Trump gambles with late-stage trips to Democratic New Mexico and Virginia

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.