Category: Politics
Wins in Ohio and Kentucky bolster Democrats looking for signs for next year’s national election.
Wins in Ohio and Kentucky bolster Democrats looking for signs for next year’s national election.
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Justin Brannan Wins South Brooklyn City Council Race
Justin Brannan, a moderate Democrat, defeated an ex-Democrat who ran as a Republican in New York’s most closely watched council race.
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Joe Hogsett Wins a Third Term as Indianapolis Mayor
The race was the most expensive in the city’s history. Mr. Hogsett was challenged by Jefferson Shreve, a Republican.
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Cody Smith Wins Uvalde Mayor Race
Cody Smith, who twice held the mayor’s post, defeated two other candidates, including Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter died in a mass shooting last [...]
Jonathan Shell Wins Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Race
Democrats’ losing streak in statewide elections for agriculture commissioner continues.
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Andy Beshear Defeats Daniel Cameron to Remain Kentucky Governor
The expensive and at times bitter contest was one of just three elections for governor this year, all in traditionally strong Republican states.
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Chris Mason: Will the measures in the King's Speech be enough?
Tory MPs will remain concerned that the party is heading for electoral defeat, says our political editor.
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Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion
The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure. The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe.
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Cherelle Parker Elected Mayor of Philadelphia
A former state legislator and City Council member, Ms. Parker will be the first woman to lead the city.
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Peace Corps, Criticized for Medical Care, Settles Wrongful-Death Suit for $750,000
Bernice Heiderman, a 24-year-old Peace Corps volunteer, died of undiagnosed malaria in the African island nation of Comoros in 2018. Her family sued.
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Imran Hussain: Shadow minister quits Labour front bench over Gaza
Labour's Imran Hussain says his view on Gaza "differs substantially" from that of leader Sir Keir Starmer.
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Abortion’s pull vs. Biden’s unpopularity: What to watch in today’s elections.
Important races are happening throughout the country, including contests in Virginia that could determine the fate of abortion access in the state.
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Reoccupying Gaza ‘Not the Right Thing to Do,’ White House Tells Israel
The U.S. caution came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu floated the idea that Israel might oversee security for the Gaza Strip indefinitely.
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Mel Sembler, Developer and G.O.P. Fund-Raiser, Is Dead at 93
He received ambassadorships after filling campaign coffers that led to two Bush presidencies. He later came around to backing Donald Trump.
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What Time Do Polls Close?
Voting will end starting at 6 p.m. Eastern in Kentucky, as Election Day wraps up.
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