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Wisconsin Senate race pits Trump-backed millionaire against Democratic incumbent

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race pits two-term Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin against Republican Eric Hovde. Hovde is a millionaire businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump. A Baldwin victory is crucial for Democrats’ hopes to maintain majority control of the Senate. She built a broad coalition in the

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The winner of a North Carolina toss-up race could help decide who controls the US House

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional district could help Republicans keep the U.S. House or Democrats take control of it. First-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis and GOP opponent Laurie Buckhout have been engaged in a fierce battle to win North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. It is one of the

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Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins. If Jenniffer González of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party wins, it will mark the first time in the island’s history that the party secures three consecutive terms. If

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New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An amendment to New York’s constitution could bar discrimination based on things including “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes.” The proposed amendment is up for a final vote Tuesday amid debate over how much it might affect future abortion and transgender rights. Supporters and opponents disagree sharply about the potential

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Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place. Abortion rights amendments also passed in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland and Montana.

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Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

Associated Press A costly campaign to legalize marijuana has failed in Florida, falling short of the supermajority needed for passage. The amendment was one of several high-profile measures being considered in states, including 10 with measures on abortion and reproductive rights. Marijuana legalization also failed in North Dakota and was trailing in South Dakota. Several

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Massachusetts voters approve union rights for Uber drivers and reject legalizing psychedelics

Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts voters approved giving union rights to drivers for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft but rejected a measure to legalize some psychedelics. The issues were among five measures put to voters on Tuesday’s ballot. Voters also said no to increasing the minimum hourly wage for workers who collect tips.

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On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed

Associated Press On the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris ‘ presidential bid. The battleground state of Pennsylvania was particularly starry: In Pittsburgh, the vice president’s rally featured Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry and Andra Day. In Philadelphia, the finale of Harris’ daylong

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Trump called Megyn Kelly ‘nasty’ 9 years ago. She just helped deliver his closing message

Associated Press Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Donald Trump before he gave what was billed as his “closing message.” The speech Monday night was a full-circle moment after the former president and the onetime Fox News star feuded bitterly during Trump’s 2016 campaign. Trump invited to Kelly to the stage during

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