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Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing

Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing

The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner early Wednesday of a disputed election thrown into uncertainty by allegations of voting irregularities in a now-voided primary.
Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire

Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire

HOUSTON (AP) — The race for Houston mayor headed to a runoff Tuesday night between U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen.
Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power. The outcome is a sharp loss for Gov.
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates.
Democrats fight off Senate challenges, pick up Assembly seats in New Jersey

Democrats fight off Senate challenges, pick up Assembly seats in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J.
Two governors win reelection, while Ohio passes amendment on abortion rights. Follow live updates

Two governors win reelection, while Ohio passes amendment on abortion rights. Follow live updates

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.
Voters in Ohio backed a measure protecting abortion rights. Here's how Republicans helped

Voters in Ohio backed a measure protecting abortion rights. Here's how Republicans helped

WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s Constitution was approved in a statewide election Tuesday, with a significant number of Republicans joining with Democrats to ensure the measure’s passage.
Voters in Virginia's capital city again reject ballot measure on proposed casino

Voters in Virginia's capital city again reject ballot measure on proposed casino

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Despite a high-dollar lobbying push, Richmond voters on Tuesday rejected for a second time a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed casino resort in Virginia's capital city.
Can Nikki Haley take a big step forward? What to watch during the Republican debate

Can Nikki Haley take a big step forward? What to watch during the Republican debate

NEW YORK (AP) — Five Republicans will appear on stage Wednesday night in Miami for the GOP's third presidential primary debate.
Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows

Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have become more likely to describe Israel as an ally that shares U.S.