Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska's U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim...
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AP Race Call: Republican Nick Begich wins election to U.S. House in Alaska's at-large Congressional District, beating incumbent Mary Peltola
Republican Nick Begich won election to a U.S. House seat representing Alaska on Wednesday, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and...
Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years...
AP Race Call: Democrat Marcy Kaptur wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 9th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Ohio on Wednesday. Kaptur, who was first sworn...
Wisconsin Democrats reelect Neubauer as Assembly minority leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin Democrats reelected Greta Neubauer as Assembly minority leader on Tuesday after she helped the party...
A recount will happen in the extremely close race for a North Carolina court seat
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The narrowly trailing Republican candidate in the race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat formally...
Wisconsin regulators file complaint against former justice who led 2020 election probe
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Judicial regulators filed a complaint Tuesday against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice whom Republicans hired...
Democratic US Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces run for New Jersey governor
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Monday she's running for governor...
Minnesota election judge charged with 2 felonies for allegedly letting 11 unregistered people vote
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) -- A man who served as a head election judge in a Minnesota township has been...
What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing...
Arizona state Senate candidate killed in a car crash a day after conceding
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- A Democratic candidate for the Arizona state Senate was killed when his vehicle was hit by...
All 17 counties in the battleground state of Nevada certify election results
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Election certification meetings on Friday in Nevada's two most populous counties were roiled by voting conspiracies...
AP Race Call: Democrat Jim Costa wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 21st Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Jim Costa won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday. Costa was first elected to...
AP Race Call: Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Maine on Friday. Golden is one of just...
AP Race Call: Democrat Josh Harder wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 9th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Josh Harder won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday, defeating Republican Kevin Lincoln. Harder...
California judge rules Huntington Beach can proceed with voter ID law
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- A judge on Friday rejected California's lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach over a...
Democratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey launched a long-expected campaign for governor Friday, pledging...
Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The University of California, Los Angeles should develop clear plans and policies, communication lines and decision-making...
The Latest: Trump tests Congress with his controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern. But an uneasy question is emerging: Will there...
Giuliani's lawyers seek to withdraw from legal fight over $148M defamation judgment against him
NEW YORK (AP) -- Two lawyers say they can no longer represent Rudy Giuliani in a legal fight over property...
Giuliani's lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his case
NEW YORK (AP) -- Two attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against...
The Latest: Trump selects anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and...
Democrat Janelle Bynum flips Oregon's 5th District, will be state's first Black member of Congress
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon's 5th Congressional District and will become the state's first Black...
AP Race Call: Democrat Janelle Bynum wins election to U.S. House in Oregon's 5th Congressional District, beating incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Democrat Janelle Bynum won election to a U.S. House seat representing Oregon on Thursday, defeating Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The...
Outgoing North Carolina governor grants 2 pardons, 6 commutations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted what have been lengthy sentences served by six criminal...
The Latest: Republicans take House as Democrats sound alarm over Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold...
The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats
Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their...
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat
PHOENIX (AP) -- Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani won reelection to a U.S. House seat in southeastern Arizona in a rematch...
AP Race Call: Republican Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 6th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Arizona on Wednesday. The first-term Republican won a...
AP Race Call: Democrat Dave Min wins election to U.S. House in California's 47th Congressional District
Democrat Dave Min won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, holding a competitive district for House...
The Latest: Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress, ending ethics probe after attorney general nomination
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress Wednesday, ending an ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct and...
AP Race Call: Republican Ken Calvert wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 41st Congressional District
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Calvert faced a rematch against...
Donald Trump's return to Washington in 10 photos
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday as president-elect where he headed to the White House for...
The Latest: Trump meets with Biden at the White House, Sen. John Thune elected majority leader
President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that's a...
The Latest: Trump arrives at the White House to meet with Biden after GOP conference
President Joe Biden will welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that...
The Latest: Trump returns to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers
President Joe Biden will welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that...
US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office
BRUSSELS (AP) -- President Joe Biden intends to bolster U.S. military support to Ukraine in the final months of his...
AP Race Call: Democrat Mike Levin wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 49th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Mike Levin won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Tuesday. Levin initially flipped the 49th...
Republican Gabe Evans ousts Democratic US Rep. Yadira Caraveo in Colorado
DENVER (AP) -- Republican Gabe Evans defeated Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo on Tuesday in one of the nation's...
Republican David Valadao wins reelection to US House in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas...
AP Race Call: Republican Gabe Evans wins election to U.S. House in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, beating incumbent Yadira Caraveo
Republican Gabe Evans won election to a U.S. House seat representing Colorado on Tuesday, defeating Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo. The...
AP Race Call: Republican David Valadao wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 22nd Congressional District
Republican Rep. David Valadao won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas. Valadao...
Democrat George Whitesides wins election to US House, beating incumbent Mike Garcia
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Democrat George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff who had the support of national Democrats...
AP Race Call: Democrat George Whitesides wins election to U.S. House in California's 27th Congressional District, beating incumbent Mike Garcia
Democrat George Whitesides won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Tuesday, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Garcia. Democrats...
AP Race Call: Republican Dan Newhouse wins reelection to U.S. House in Washington's 4th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Washington on Tuesday. Newhouse, who has held the...
Nevada Democrats keep legislative control but fall short of veto-proof supermajority
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada Democrats will maintain their power in the statehouse but have fallen short of securing a...
Church of England head Justin Welby resigns after sex abuse coverup controversy
Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, has resigned after...
The Latest: More than a dozen races left to be called to determine control of Congress
Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with...
AP Race Call: Democrat Ruben Gallego wins election to U.S. Senate from Arizona
Democrat Ruben Gallego won the Arizona Senate race on Monday, returning the seat to the Democratic column two years after...
AP Race Call: Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 39th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Monday. Takano defeated Republican David Serpa...
Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who...
Democrat Cleo Fields wins re-drawn Louisiana congressional district, flipping red seat blue
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Democrat Cleo Fields has won Louisiana's congressional race in a recently redrawn second majority-Black district...
AP Race Call: Democrat Cleo Fields wins election to U.S. House in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District
Democrat Cleo Fields won election to a U.S. House seat representing Louisiana on Monday, flipping a Republican-held seat. Fields is...
The Latest: Fewer than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with...
Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump
The Kremlin on Monday rejected reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war...
The Latest: Less than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with...
Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said he spoke with Donald Trump late Sunday, inviting him to visit...
AP Race Call: Republican David Schweikert wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Republican Rep. David Schweikert won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Arizona on Sunday. The Maricopa County district was...
Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Supreme Court declined Sunday to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with mail-in...
California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California voters have rejected a measure amending the state Constitution to ban forced labor in any...