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Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S.
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Bernie Sanders seeks a fourth Senate term representing Vermont

Bernie Sanders seeks a fourth Senate term representing Vermont

Bernie Sanders , the Vermont independent beloved by progressives, is seeking to win a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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Vermont’s Republican governor seeks a fifth term against Democratic newcomer

Vermont’s Republican governor seeks a fifth term against Democratic newcomer

Republican Gov. Phil Scott is seeking reelection Tuesday to a fifth term in heavily Democratic Vermont, this time facing off against Esther Charlestin, a Democrat-progressive who is a newcomer to statewide politics.
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Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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Democrats are heavily favored to win both of Rhode Island's seats in the US House

Democrats are heavily favored to win both of Rhode Island's seats in the US House

Democrats are heavily favored to win both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in Tuesday's election . Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative in Congress from Rhode Island, is poised to be reelected in the 1st Congressional District.
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New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

ALBANY, N.Y.
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North Carolina attorney general's race features 2 members of Congress

North Carolina attorney general's race features 2 members of Congress

Two outgoing members of Congress who also served in the state legislature were vying Tuesday for the post of North Carolina attorney general, a closely watched race for a job that has gained increasing prominence in states across the country.
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The GOP expects to keep Kansas' open House seat. Democratic Rep. Davids looks tough to beat

The GOP expects to keep Kansas' open House seat. Democratic Rep. Davids looks tough to beat

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans expected a former Kansas attorney general's political comeback in Tuesday's election to keep an open U.S.
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Figures and Dobson are in a heated battle for a redrawn Alabama House district

Figures and Dobson are in a heated battle for a redrawn Alabama House district

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
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Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in nine states are deciding whether their state constitutions should guarantee a right to abortion, weighing ballot measures that are expected to spur turnout for a range of crucial races.
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