Politics

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Colorado's ballot measure election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado voters will decide two statewide ballot measures Tuesday that would affect their pocketbooks as well as state coffers.

Nov 3, 2023 7:34 AM Read more >

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island's special elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special congressional election in Rhode Island on Tuesday to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline , who resigned in May after seven terms.

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AP Election Brief | What to expect when Ohio votes on abortion and marijuana

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in three months, the national debate over reproductive rights focuses on Ohio as voters decide Tuesday whether to amend the state Constitution to protect access to abortion services.

Nov 3, 2023 6:21 AM Read more >

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Kentucky's general election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear seeks a second term in the heavily Republican state on Tuesday in one of the most competitive and closely watched races on the ballot this year.

Nov 3, 2023 5:35 AM Read more >

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Mississippi's general election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday is Election Day in Mississippi, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ bid for a second term tops the list of statewide and local contests that voters will decide.

Nov 3, 2023 5:17 AM Read more >

AP Election Brief | What to expect in New Jersey's general election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Every seat in New Jersey’s General Assembly is up for grabs in Tuesday’s general election, but with solid Democratic majorities in both chambers , party control of the body is not expected to change hands.

Nov 3, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

AP Election Brief | What to expect in the Texas general election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Topping the list of notable races in Tuesday’s election in Texas are races for mayor of Houston and Uvalde, as well as 14 proposed changes to the state constitution.

Nov 3, 2023 5:01 AM Read more >

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Connecticut's mayoral elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connecticut voters throughout the state will elect mayors in Tuesday’s off-year general election, with one notable race taking place in the shadow of a complicated legal drama. A state judge on Wednesday ordered a redo of the Sept.

Nov 3, 2023 4:32 AM Read more >

Sunak says agreements at UK summit tip the balance in favor of humanity in fight against AI threats

BLETCHLEY PARK, England (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday that achievements at the first international AI Safety Summit would “tip the balance in favor of humanity” in the race to contain the risks from rapid advances in cutting

Nov 3, 2023 3:33 AM Read more >

Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida's Jewish community

SURFSIDE, Florida (AP) — On a recent balmy South Florida night, dozens of people gathered at a synagogue along a palm tree-lined road to talk about the war going on thousands of miles away.

Nov 2, 2023 11:50 PM Read more >