Nov 03 Virus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows U.S. election By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press While daily infections are rising in all but three states, the surge is most pronounced the Midwest and Southwest. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden says he won't make predictions on election outcome By Associated Press Speaking to reporters Tuesday outside a Delaware community center, Biden said he’s “superstitious” about offering predictions for election night but remains “hopeful.”… Continue reading
Nov 03 North Carolina to keep 4 sites open longer, delaying results By Associated Press The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to keep four polling places open longer because they opened late, which is expected to delay statewide reporting of results. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Trump visits RNC Annex in Arlington on Election Day By Associated Press More than 100 staffers, almost all wearing masks, lined up against the back wall of the operations center to hear from their candidate. Some masks were emblazoned with “Trump” and “MAGA” for Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan. Continue reading
Nov 03 Election Day shadowed by threats of legal challenges By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Since the 2000 presidential election, which was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court, both parties have enlisted legal teams to prepare for the possibility that voting wouldn’t settle the contest. Continue reading
Nov 03 Here's when polls close in every state By News Desk As millions head to cast ballots, here’s when polls close across the country. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump casts ballot in Florida By Associated Press First lady Melania Trump waved and smiled to reporters. She was the only person not wearing a mask to guard against the coronavirus when she entered the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center to vote. Continue reading
Nov 03 A weary Puerto Rico prepares for referendum, new leaders By Dánica Coto, Associated Press On the ballot is also a referendum on whether to change Puerto Rico's political status from territory to state. That vote is advisory as Congress would have to approve any change. Continue reading
Nov 03 Control of Senate at stake as Trump's allies face Democrats By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Securing the Senate majority will be vital for the winner of the presidency. Senators confirm administration nominees, including the Cabinet, and can propel or stall the White House agenda. Continue reading
Nov 03 Appeals court declines to ban drive-thru voting in Houston By Associated Press The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has rejected an eleventh hour Republican effort to bar Election Day drive-thru voting in Houston in a one-sentence ruling issued late Monday. Continue reading