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Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues

They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs.

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Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta in Pennsylvania — ruling after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance — did not immediately explain his reasoning.

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Puerto Rico holds general election that promises to be historic

Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins.

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Live: 2024 Gubernatorial Election Results

View live election results for the 2024 governor races.

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Live: Senate Election Results 2024

View live results for the 2024 United States Senate elections.

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Live: House Election Results 2024

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Live: Presidential Election Results 2024

View live results for the 2024 United States presidential election.

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See live updates on key election results from Texas

Voting concludes Tuesday in Texas' presidential, Senate and House contests. View the live results.

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See live updates on key election results from Florida

View live results for Florida's ballot measures and races for president, Senate and House.

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See live updates on key election results from Michigan

View live results for Michigan's races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

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See live updates on key election results from Massachusetts

View live results for Massachusetts' ballot measures and races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

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See live updates on key election results from Colorado

View live election results for key contests in Colorado.

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See live updates on key election results from Kentucky

View live election results for Kentucky's ballot measures and races for president and U.S. House.

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See live updates on key election results from North Carolina

Voting concludes Tuesday in North Carolina's presidential, House and gubernatorial contests. View the live results.

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Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike

Striking machinists voted to approve an agreement that will hike wages by 38%. The deal was endorsed by union leaders, who warned that Boeing’s next offer might be worse.

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States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence

Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.

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When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?

Various state rules regarding when election officials can process and count mail-in ballots means it will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from these ballots are fully known.

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When do polls close in every state? Here's a timeline

The Associated Press can't call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here's a breakdown of when that will happen.

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How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?

Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.

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Thousands of Pennsylvania voters have had their mail ballot applications challenged

Thousands of last-minute challenges to voters’ mail ballot applications, along with baseless claims by former President Donald Trump, are adding pressure on Pennsylvania county officials.

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No more fluoride in the water? RFK Jr. wants that and Trump says it 'sounds OK'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the substance.

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‘Divine Nine' historically Black organizations hope efforts will turn out the vote

With more than 2 million members, the "Divine Nine" organizations have launched many get-out-the-vote initiatives in this historic election involving one of their members, Vice President Harris.

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Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler

Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable.

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Trump is hoping to win non-consecutive terms. Only one president has done it

If reelected, Trump would only be the second president to serve non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland in the late 1800s. Here's a look at how that happened — and who else has tried.

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Poll: In tight race, voters split on whether Harris intends to carry out her promises

What the latest numbers say and what to look for as the election comes to a close.

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Why these women are secretly voting for Harris. And, how to avoid election misinfo

Trump and Harris are holding their last rallies before Election Day tomorrow. And, meet the conservative women secretly voting for Harris.

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It's the last day of the 2024 campaign. Here's where Harris and Trump are going

Vice President Harris ends her day with a concert on the "Rocky Steps" in Philadelphia. Former President Trump will wrap up in Grand Rapids, Mich. — where he also closed out his 2016 and 2020 races.

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Moldova’s pro-Western president wins vote overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference.

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Meet the conservative women who are keeping their votes for Kamala Harris a secret

Polls show a historic gender gap in the 2024 election. Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris.

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A stranger's words have a ripple effect on one man's life

After Brian Perkins refused a stranger's help, her actions changed his life forever.

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