Nov 06 Beshear claims victory in Kentucky but Bevin refuses to concede By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press With 100% of the precincts reporting, Steve Beshear had a lead of 5,333 votes out of more than 1.4 million counted, or a margin of less than 0.4 percentage points. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrats flip Virginia's legislature; Kentucky governor's race too close to call By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades. Continue reading
Nov 05 Elections in 4 states offer tests of voter enthusiasm By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Partisans of all stripes invariably will use these odd-year elections for clues about how voters are reacting to the impeachment saga. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Trump holds rally in Kentucky on the eve of elections By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Monday evening rally at Rupp Arena in Lexington will reinforce one of Gov. Mat Bevin's main themes throughout the bitter campaign — his alliance with Trump, whose popularity eclipses the governor's in the bluegrass state. Watch live here at… Continue reading
Oct 22 Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins 2nd term but loses majority By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Falling short of a majority meant the Liberals would have to rely on an opposition party to pass legislation. Continue reading
Oct 15 MeToo leader launches hashtag to mobilize voters By Errin Haines, Associated Press The new hashtag #MeTooVoter was unveiled Tuesday, on the same day as the fourth Democratic presidential debate. Continue reading
Sep 18 Netanyahu faces uphill battle to form a coalition after repeat election By Aron Heller, Associated Press As election results come in, neither of Israel's main political parties appear able to secure a parliamentary majority with their prospective ideological allies. Continue reading
Sep 17 Israelis vote in redo election that will test Netanyahu By Aron Heller, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest serving leader in Israeli history, is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office, and fifth overall, but he faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: North Korea says it's open to new nuclear talks with U.S. In our news wrap Monday, North Korea says it is willing to restart nuclear talks with the U.S. Previous discussions stalled after President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un held a failed summit in Hanoi in February, but Trump… Continue watching
Aug 30 DNC to recommend scrapping virtual caucus plans in Iowa and Nevada By Michelle L. Price, Alexandra Jaffe, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The state parties had planned to allow some voters to cast caucus votes over the telephone in February 2020 instead of showing up at traditional caucus meetings. Continue reading