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AP Voter Poll: The economy and the state of democracy are voters' top issues
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AP Voter Poll: The economy and the state of democracy are voters' top issues

Nov 3, 2026 · 11:26 PM · Associated Press

About 4 in 10 U.S. voters nationally say the economy is the most important issue facing the country, as most express concern about gas prices and the cost of groceries. About 3 in 10 say the state of democracy is the top…

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AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president
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AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president

Nov 3, 2026 · 11:08 PM · Associated Press

The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he's handling the presidency.

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Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
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Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton

Nov 3, 2026 · 10:51 PM · Sophie Austin, Associated Press

The winner will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can't seek a third term but is considering a White House run.

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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

Nov 3, 2026 · 8:37 PM · Ed White, Associated Press

Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma City man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder and ominous warnings about treason to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.

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Voters decide key ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws
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Voters decide key ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws

Nov 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM · David A. Lieb, Associated Press

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check WASHINGTON (AP) — A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states Tuesday as voters decide 145 proposed laws and…

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California voters consider proposition to tax billionaires' wealth
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California voters consider proposition to tax billionaires' wealth

Nov 3, 2026 · 5:04 PM · Sophie Austin, Associated Press

Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, with most of the revenue dedicated to replacing federal funding cuts to healthcare.

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Democrats try to take majority of governors' offices for first time in two decades
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Democrats try to take majority of governors' offices for first time in two decades

Nov 3, 2026 · 4:50 PM · Marc Levy, Associated Press

All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation's population will elect a governor Tuesday. In 19 states, the office is open. Heading into the elections, Democratic governors represented 60% of the nation's population, but Republicans held 26…

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Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know
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Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know

Nov 3, 2026 · 4:48 PM · Maria Ramirez Uribe

Most U.S. voters who are deciding Senate races Tuesday will pick one candidate. For voters in Alaska and Maine, their ballots instead will offer the chance to rank candidates in what is known as ranked choice voting.

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Why it could take a while to know who will control Congress
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Why it could take a while to know who will control Congress

Nov 3, 2026 · 4:40 PM · Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Control of the House depends on which party reaches the 218 seats necessary, while the Senate requires 51 for Democrats or 50 for Republicans because of Vice President JD Vance's tiebreaking vote.

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Trump faces prospect of impeachment if Democrats gain control
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Trump faces prospect of impeachment if Democrats gain control

Nov 3, 2026 · 4:34 PM · Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

If Republicans lose control of Congress, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly even another impeachment.

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