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City, County Voters To Decide Council, Mayoral Races
Voters throughout the country will hit the polls today to select the next president and elect members of the U.S. House of Representatives and local government. Five choices are at the top of the ticket today.
Governora s race, Legislature key races on Washington ballot
A packed ballot in Washington state features a gubernatorial race, six ballot initiatives and dozens of statewide offices and legislative races. More than 4.2 million of the state's registered voters have already received their ballots in the mail.
Making a choice: Voters talk of decision and of tensions
Art Meadowcroft, 62, of Plymouth, Minn., poses for a photo after he went to the city hall to cast his vote early in Plymouth on Monday, Nov. 8, 2016. Meadocroft, who put a camouflage "Make America Great Again" baseball cap on as he left the polling place, said he voted for Donald Trump.
Obama, Trump make closing pitches in New Hampshire
President Barack Obama swept into New Hampshire on Monday to make Hillary Clinton's closing argument, calling her a "smart and steady" leader who will "work her heart out." Obama and Trump touched down in the final, frenzied hours of the presidential campaign with the hope of rallying voters to secure New Hampshire's four Electoral College votes.
Goodlatte questions speed of FBI email review
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte on Monday demanded to know more about the emails found on Antony Weiner's laptop computer than what the FBI has revealed so far, including whether any were classified or related to the previous investigation of Hillary Clinton 's private email server. In a letter sent Monday to FBI Director James Comey, Goodlatte asked if Comey consulted with Attorney General Loretta Lynch before clearing the latest batch of Hillary Clinton 's emails.
How to make sense of what’s happening as polls close on election night
How to make sense of what's happening as polls close on election night In the race for president of the United States, everyone's vote counts. But some count more than others.
Paul Ryan’s final warning to voters: Obamacare won’t be repealed if Clinton wins
Obamacare will not be repealed - perhaps not ever - if Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton wins the White House, House Speaker Paul D. Ryan warned Monday in a last-minute pitch to GOP voters. Mr. Ryan , Wisconsin Republican, said the future of the country "is on the line" and that President Obama's health overhaul could be cemented and even expanded if Republicans lose on Election Day.
Viewers’ guide: Who will control the Senate?
The battle for control of the Senate is so close that going into Election Day there are at least eight races virtually tied, leaving in question which party will control the chamber for the next two years. Republicans currently hold a 54-46 advantage over Democrats, meaning to gain control of the Senate, Democrats would need to pick up five seats if Donald Trump wins the White House or four if Hillary Clinton comes out on top.
Betting sites see record wagering on US presidential election
The raucous, passionate and unpredictable 2016 U.S. presidential election is on track to notch another distinction: the most wagered-upon political event ever. With many opinion polls showing a tight race just one day before Tuesday's election, record numbers of bettors are pouring millions into online platforms from Ireland to Iowa in the hope of capturing a financial windfall from a victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump.
Quake near Oklahoma oil hub causes substantial damage
This image made from video provided by KFOR-TV shows damage on a street in Cushing, Okla., after an earthquake Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.
Arm Wrestling and Organizing: Candidates for Governor Make Final Pitch
The candidates for New Hampshire governor spent the weekend crisscrossing the state, getting supporters fired up and making their final pitch to voters. In the crowd at the New England Arm Wrestling Championship in Nashua on Saturday afternoon, dozens of beefy guys sat waiting for their turn at the tables.
Voters Prepare To Fill House Seat
The candidates are Republican State Senator Tom Garrett of Buckingham County and Albemarle Democrat Jane Dittmar . Local voters will pick a new member of Congress Tuesday.
Candidates Make 11th Hour Stops
Virginia is getting attention from both major parties during the final days of the presidential campaign. Republican Donald Trump urged a crowd in Leesburg Sunday night to show up at the polls Tuesday and bring their friends.
A look at where Illinois U.S. Senate candidates stand
In this June 9, 2014, file photo, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk R-Ill., speaks in his office in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Democrat Tammy Duckworth D-Ill.
Governor’s Races Could Be A Bright Spot For GOP On Election Night
Executive Councilor Chris Sununu, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and Indiana Lt.
Clinton getting help from James Taylor in NH
Taylor is the latest celebrity to help Clinton after Beyonce and her husband Jay Z headlined a rally in Cleveland on Friday. New Hampshire is hotly contested and both Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump want to claim the state's four electoral votes.
Could Trump or Clinton face impeachment as president?
Dear John: A thought occurred to me and I am writing to you as the one who can tell me if my idea has any merit. Since both of our presidential candidates have committed many egregious and, probably, illegal acts, might it be possible for Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings immediately after their swearing-in as president, whoever wins? C.M. Dear C.M.: I love this question because it would be a perfect ending to a very strange campaign and because I actually asked Donald Trump about something along these lines.
Senate control in question as candidates make final pitches
Control of the Senate hung in the balance as candidates from Nevada to New Hampshire made their closing pitches to voters Saturday after a tough and costly campaign. Republicans feared their slim 54-46 majority could slip away as they battled cross-currents from all sides, not least their unconventional presidential nominee, Donald Trump.
More states appear to be in play as presidential race moves to final stretch
With hours until Election Day, the wildest U.S. presidential race in memory has grown more competitive in most of the battleground states, although Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton continues to hold a broader path to victory than Republican Donald Trump. The political map suggests that Clinton can lose several key states long assumed to be in her column and still reach the 270 electoral votes she needs to win.