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EXPLAINER: Electoral College vs. popular vote in the United States
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Electoral College vs. popular vote in the United StatesOne of the quirks of the U.S. election process is that one candidate can win the popular vote but another can win the electoral vote and thus the presidency.
The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majorityRepublican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.
Florida Amendment 4 on abortion falls short of 60% threshold in the Nov. 5, election
Read full article: Florida Amendment 4 on abortion falls short of 60% threshold in the Nov. 5, electionAmendment 4 would allow abortions up to viability, but it failed to pass with 60% approval from Florida voters, according to the Associated Press.
Find Sumter County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Sumter County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results races on the ballot in Sumter County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Orange County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Orange County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Orange County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Osceola County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Osceola County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Osceola County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Lake County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Lake County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Lake County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Flagler County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Flagler County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Flagler County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Brevard County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Brevard County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Brevard County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find results for Florida Amendment 4 on abortion for Nov. 5, 2024 election
Read full article: Find results for Florida Amendment 4 on abortion for Nov. 5, 2024 electionThis story seeks to break down what Florida Amendment 4 means and get past all the rhetoric on both sides. We will also look at the current abortion laws in Florida.
‘I was very concerned:’ Stolen ballots found in Orange County storm drain
Read full article: ‘I was very concerned:’ Stolen ballots found in Orange County storm drainResidents in an East Orlando neighborhood were allegedly victims of mail theft from their community mailbox, including vote-by-mail ballots.
Orange County Commission Districts 1, 3, 5 are up for election in November. What you need to know
Read full article: Orange County Commission Districts 1, 3, 5 are up for election in November. What you need to knowHere are the candidates up for election in November for Orange County Commission seats in Districts 1, 3 and 5.
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
Read full article: Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitionsFlorida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before voters.
First an election, now Hurricane Milton. How Florida officials prepare for both
Read full article: First an election, now Hurricane Milton. How Florida officials prepare for bothAs Floridians finalized preparations to ride out Hurricane Milton Tuesday, elections officials across Central Florida finalized preparations to keep ballots and ballot equipment safe during the storm.
Everything on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Brevard County
Read full article: Everything on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Brevard CountyAs the election approaches, be prepared and know how to vote by getting to know the candidates and amendments you will see on your county’s ballot. Here is everything you need to know to vote in Brevard County.
Everything you will see on the ballot in Sumter County for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: Everything you will see on the ballot in Sumter County for the Nov. 5 electionAre you voting in Sumter County on Nov. 5? Here is a list of candidates and amendments in Sumter County from city to federal races.
Here’s what’s on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Orange County
Read full article: Here’s what’s on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Orange CountyIf you are voting in Orange County, now is the time to get to know your candidates and amendments before the Nov. 5 election. Here is everything you need to know to vote in Orange County.
Everything to expect on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Flagler County
Read full article: Everything to expect on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Flagler CountyGet ready for the upcoming election by getting to know your county’s candidates and amendments. Here is a list of everything you need to know to vote in the upcoming election in Flagler County.
Here’s what you’ll see on the ballot in Lake County for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: Here’s what you’ll see on the ballot in Lake County for the Nov. 5 electionUncertain about what you’re walking into when hitting the polls? Here is everything you need to know to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election in Lake County.
Hearing held for Orange County rural boundary amendment as developer tries to get it removed
Read full article: Hearing held for Orange County rural boundary amendment as developer tries to get it removedAttorneys with Orange County and the Supervisor of Elections, Glen Gilzean, heard from the developer who filed the lawsuit last month to remove a proposed charter amendment that would establish a rural boundary in the county.
Brevard County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Brevard County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Party primaries for an open U.S. House seat, school board races, city races, and more are all on the ballot for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Here’s what will be on the Aug. 20 election ballot in Brevard County
Read full article: Here’s what will be on the Aug. 20 election ballot in Brevard CountyParty primaries for an open U.S. House seat, school board races, city races, and more are all on the ballot for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
In Florida, Democrats rally, Republicans pivot on Biden’s campaign decision
Read full article: In Florida, Democrats rally, Republicans pivot on Biden’s campaign decisionPresident Biden’s announcement Sunday that he would step aside from his reelection bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris led to a flurry of activity by Democratic leaders in Florida as they rushed to shore up support for Harris.
Where to meet the political candidates running in your Central Florida community
Read full article: Where to meet the political candidates running in your Central Florida communityHere is a list of some of the political events and panels that allow opportunities to learn about the small- and wide-scale candidates who are going to be asking for your vote in both the August Primary and the General Election in November.
City of Orlando moved to fire Shaniqua Rose in 2019. Now, she’s running for city council
Read full article: City of Orlando moved to fire Shaniqua Rose in 2019. Now, she’s running for city councilOrlando City Council District 5 candidate Shaniqua Rose touts her experience working as a city employee when campaigning. That very experience is leading to new questions about Rose’s employment.
Your Florida Daily: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, Buccaneers eliminated from NFL playoffs
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, Buccaneers eliminated from NFL playoffsGov. Ron DeSantis is endorsing the Republican front-runner, Donald Trump, saying primary voters want to give the former president another chance.
DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bid
Read full article: DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bidRepublican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor continues to reset his stagnant presidential campaign.
Trump says he’s been advised he’s target of US investigation into efforts to overturn 2020 election
Read full article: Trump says he’s been advised he’s target of US investigation into efforts to overturn 2020 electionFormer President Donald Trump says he's been notified he is a target of the Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Marion County Republicans vote in Florida House primary to replace Joe Harding
Read full article: Marion County Republicans vote in Florida House primary to replace Joe HardingMarion County Republicans will go to the polls for a special primary election for Florida House District 24, the seat vacated by State Rep. Joe Harding who is under federal indictment for COVID-19 business loan fraud.
For Trump, Georgia election case just one of many legal woes
Read full article: For Trump, Georgia election case just one of many legal woesAn investigation in Georgia looking into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election defeat is among a number of cases that pose legal problems for the former president.
Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting
Read full article: Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter votingThe Supreme Court seems skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked when making rules for elections for Congress and the presidency.
Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for Warnock
Read full article: Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for WarnockThere weren't enough uncounted votes in Republican-leaning areas for Republican challenger Herschel Walker to make up his runoff election night gap with incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Outgoing elections head in key Nevada county details threats
Read full article: Outgoing elections head in key Nevada county details threatsThe elections director in the largest county in one of the nation’s most important battleground states details the threats he and his co-workers have received since the 2020 presidential election and how he responded to protect his staff.
Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid
Read full article: Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bidVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin swept into office as a Republican revelation with a fresh formula for victory as the GOP contemplated its future beyond Donald Trump.
Trump faces peril in docs probe after decades of scrutiny
Read full article: Trump faces peril in docs probe after decades of scrutinyAs a businessman and president, Donald Trump faced a litany of lawsuits and criminal investigations yet emerged from the legal scrutiny time and again with his public and political standing largely intact.
What to watch in Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff election
Read full article: What to watch in Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff electionThe extended Senate campaign in Georgia gives Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker a second chance to persuade voters to send them to Washington.
Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election
Read full article: Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over electionFormer President Donald Trump is facing rebuke from both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate race
Read full article: Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate raceNonprofit organizations in Georgia are digging deep to ramp up their operations again after Election Day to inform voters about the closely watched runoff race for one of the state's Senate seats.
To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden goes to ... Massachusetts
Read full article: To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden goes to ... MassachusettsPresident Joe Biden made phone calls with fellow Democrats Friday for Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff election, delivering hot coffee to volunteers, too, and thanking them for their work.
Judge: GOP head can't share lawyers with other fake electors
Read full article: Judge: GOP head can't share lawyers with other fake electorsA judge says Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer can't share lawyers with 10 other fake electors in matters related to a special grand jury probing possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election.
Election certification delays few, but a 'test run' for 2024
Read full article: Election certification delays few, but a 'test run' for 2024Only scattered challenges to certification of the midterm election have been reported in the United States, and not a single one is based on any problems with the accuracy of the results.
Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite
Read full article: Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemiteA growing number of Republicans, including former Vice President Mike Pence, are criticizing Donald Trump for dining with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closing
Read full article: Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closingThe extended Senate campaign in Georgia between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, football legend Herschel Walker, has grown increasingly bitter ahead as their Dec. 6 runoff nears.
New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms
Read full article: New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midtermsState-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two weeks after the midterms but have provided no indication of systemic problems.
Lake seeks election records in suit against Arizona county
Read full article: Lake seeks election records in suit against Arizona countyKari Lake, the defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor, has filed a public records lawsuit demanding Maricopa County hand over a variety of documents related to the election.
Midterms free of feared chaos as voting experts look to 2024
Read full article: Midterms free of feared chaos as voting experts look to 2024Fears of aggressive poll watchers sowing chaos at polling stations or conservative groups trying to intimidate votes didn't materialize on Election Day as many election officials and voting rights experts had feared.
Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
Read full article: Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoffGeorgia counties will be allowed to hold early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Jan. 6 sedition trial of Oath Keepers founder goes to jury
Read full article: Jan. 6 sedition trial of Oath Keepers founder goes to juryHundreds of people have been convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that left dozens of officers injured, sent lawmakers running for their lives and shook the foundations of American democracy.
Obama to campaign for Warnock on Dec. 1 before Ga. runoff
Read full article: Obama to campaign for Warnock on Dec. 1 before Ga. runoffFormer President Barack Obama will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker.
GOP's lackluster fundraising spurs post-election infighting
Read full article: GOP's lackluster fundraising spurs post-election infightingRepublicans are engaged in a round of finger-pointing as both parties sift through the results of Democrats’ stronger-than-expected showing in the midterm elections.
Malaysia's nationalist block closer to forming government
Read full article: Malaysia's nationalist block closer to forming governmentMalaysia’s next government appears to be leaning to the religious right as a coalition of Malay nationalists won support of an influential bloc after tightly fought general elections failed to produce a clear winner.
Walker, Kemp campaign in Ga. together for the 1st time
Read full article: Walker, Kemp campaign in Ga. together for the 1st timeFresh off his commanding re-election victory, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday is playing the role of dutiful Republican soldier campaigning for the first time alongside Senate hopeful Herschel Walker after spending months steering clear of his ticket-mate.
Election conspiracists claim some races for local offices
Read full article: Election conspiracists claim some races for local officesRepublicans who supported former President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election lost bids for statewide offices that play key roles in overseeing voting in the six states that decided the last presidential election.
Difficulties again put Houston at center of Texas elections
Read full article: Difficulties again put Houston at center of Texas electionsA Democrat who is the top official in Texas’ largest county on Thursday acknowledged problems around Houston on Election Day that included paper ballot shortages and delayed openings of polling locations.
The AP Interview: Whitmer has 'no interest in going to DC'
Read full article: The AP Interview: Whitmer has 'no interest in going to DC'In an Associated Press interview, Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she will remain focused on her post and not on growing national speculation she could mount a future presidential run.
Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems
Read full article: Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problemsLengthy vote counts in states such as Arizona or California can frustrate candidates and their supporters, but they don't indicate anything is wrong with the voting or the tallying of ballots.
Lake refuses to concede in Arizona governor's race she lost
Read full article: Lake refuses to concede in Arizona governor's race she lostDefeated Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake says she’s assembling lawyers and collecting evidence of voters who had trouble casting ballots as she considers her next move.
Arizona county leaders end hand-count lawsuit, cite recount
Read full article: Arizona county leaders end hand-count lawsuit, cite recountTwo Republicans who control the board in a rural southeastern Arizona county have decided to withdraw a lawsuit they filed early this week seeking to force their own elections director to hand-count all the ballots cast in-person on Election Day.