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Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe defeats Democratic challenger to win Missouri governorship

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe won the Missouri governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Crystal Quade to maintain the GOP’s grip on the state’s government. Kehoe will succeed GOP Gov.

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A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory

THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god.

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'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory

WASHINGTON — Former president Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning as the path to victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris was significantly diminished by Pennsylvania's swing back to the Republican leader.

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AP Race Call: Democrat Juan Vargas wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 52nd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Juan Vargas won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday.

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AP Race Call: Democrat Hillary Scholten wins reelection to U.S. House in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten won reelection to a House seat representing Michigan on Wednesday. Scholten was an attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center before running for the 3rd Congressional District seat once held by Gerald Ford.

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AP Race Call: Republican Celeste Maloy wins reelection to U.S. House in Utah's 2nd Congressional District

Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Utah on Wednesday. Maloy will be serving a second term representing western Utah, including Salt Lake City.

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First-term Democrat tries to hold on in Washington state district won by Trump in 2020

SEATTLE (AP) — Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, where first-term Democratic Rep.

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Justice who opposed blocking an Arkansas abortion referendum will lead the state Supreme Court

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A justice who wrote a blistering dissent when the Arkansas Supreme Court blocked an abortion-rights measure from the ballot has been elected to lead the court.

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AP Race Call: Democrat Eric Swalwell wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 14th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. He defeated Republican challenger Vin Kruttiventi.

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AP Race Call: Republican Darrell Issa wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 48th Congressional District

Republican Darrell Issa won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. He defeated Democratic challenger Stephen Houlahan. First elected to Congress in 2000, Issa served until 2019.

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