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Election 2024, Health, Nation & World, Politics

Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states but lose in 3

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Advocates lost on Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota but prevailed in seven other states, including Missouri, where an amendment clears the way to undo one of the nation’s strictest bans.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Election takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

by STEVE PEOPLES and BILL BARROW Associated Press November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

The results left Democrats facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

On the night he once hoped to win reelection, Biden retreats from view

by Matt Viser The Washington Post November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Tuesday marked the latest bittersweet moment for the sitting president, who has played a leading role in so much of the drama that unfolded in one of the most unusual presidential election cycles in recent political history.

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As Trump celebrates national victory, Harris declared winner in Maine

by Daniel Kool November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

The final call for Maine came Wednesday afternoon, when Trump already had declared victory and Harris had conceded the race.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Democrat wins governor’s race in North Carolina. Republican takes New Hampshire

by Laura Meckler The Washington Post November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

Statewide elections include 11 governors’ races, and ballot initiatives on issues ranging from abortion to recreational marijuana.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

How the Associated Press is able to declare winners in states just after polls close

by ROBERT YOON Associated Press November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

The AP considers multiple factors and analyzes available data before determining whether a winner can be declared when polls close in a given state.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Election officials brace for ‘little fires everywhere’ if Trump loses again

by Amy Gardner and Colby Itkowitz The Washington Post November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

The former president has prepared to challenge the outcome. State and local authorities are ready for more sophisticated and dispersed attacks on the system this time.