Nov 08 Just 4 out of 10 voters strongly favor their candidate, exit polls show By Nancy Benac and Emily Swanson, Associated Press Americans held their noses and picked a new president on Tuesday: More than half of voters cast their ballots with reservations about their candidate or because they disliked the others running. Continue reading
Nov 08 Hundreds of 'I Voted' stickers left at Susan B. Anthony's grave By Corinne Segal Visitors flocked to Anthony's grave in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of "I Voted" stickers behind in a tribute to the women's suffrage leader. Continue reading
Nov 08 Control of House at stake, GOP battles to limit losses By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans seemed on track to secure two more years of House control in Tuesday's elections but with erosion of their historic majority, leaving hard-line conservatives with added clout to vex party leaders. Continue reading
Nov 08 Here's why PBS NewsHour viewers say they're voting today By PBS News Hour PBS NewsHour wants to know why you're voting. Is it a particular issue or candidate you're passionate about? Share your story with #MyVotePBS. Continue reading
Nov 08 Nevada judge denies request from Trump lawsuit over early voting By Associated Press It could be the first lawsuit of Election Day. Donald Trump's campaign is alleging polling place "anomalies" during early voting in the Las Vegas area last week. Continue reading
Nov 08 Dozen governors' races give Republicans shot at more gains By David A. Lieb, Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republicans, who already control a solid majority of governorships, sought to add to their ranks Tuesday as voters picked chief executives in a dozen states. Continue reading
Nov 08 The political art that Trump and Clinton inspired By Courtney Norris Therapeutic films, pop-up naked statues, and fake graveyards are among the projects that artists across the political spectrum have used to make bold statements during this year’s divisive election season. Continue reading
Nov 08 Death penalty, gun control, pot among ballot-measure issues By David Crary, Associated Press NEW YORK — Voters in some states weighed in Tuesday on several of most volatile issues facing America — gun control, marijuana legalization, the death penalty and the right of a terminally ill person to get a doctor's help in… Continue reading
Nov 08 Senate control up for grabs as Democrats seek majority By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate was up for grabs Tuesday as Republicans' hopes of protecting their narrow majority in an unpredictable election rested on a handful of states that were toss-ups until the end. Continue reading
Nov 08 Election Day: Americans choose between Clinton and Trump By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A polarized America went to the polls Tuesday to pick its 45th president, choosing to elect either Hillary Clinton as the first woman to be president or billionaire businessman Donald Trump, the final act of a long and… Continue reading