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Heated Georgia gov's race: Absentee ballots in the spotlight
Kate Brumback and Bill Barrow, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 10:38pm
As the candidates in the disputed Georgia governor's race retreat further into their corners, counties statewide have begun a court-ordered process of reviewing absentee ballots and counting those previously rejected for missing or incorrect dates of birth.
Florida: bitter US Senate race headed to a hand recount
Gary Fineout and Brendan Farrington, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 10:34pm
Florida's acrimonious U.S. Senate contest is headed to a legally required hand recount after an initial review by ballot-counting machines showed Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson separated by less than 13,000 votes.
Trump backs criminal justice reform legislation that Sen. Mike Lee helped write
Dennis Romboy, KSL | Posted Nov 15th - 9:43pm
President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation that Utah Sen. Mike Lee helped write.
The Latest: Democrat leads in last undecided House race
The Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 9:38pm
The Latest on U.S. House races in California (all times local):
Democrat Porter flips GOP House seat in Southern California
Michael R. Blood, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 6:38pm
Democrat Katie Porter captured a Republican-held U.S. House seat Thursday in the heart of what once was Southern California's Reagan country, extending a rout of the state's GOP House delegation that might not be over.
NRA sues to block new Washington gun-control measure
Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 5:48pm
Gun rights groups including the National Rifle Association on Thursday sued to block a new, voter-approved gun control measure from taking effect in Washington state.
Lawsuits, judges' orders pile up in Florida election drama
Curt Anderson, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 3:48pm
Lawsuits and judges' orders have been piling up across Florida as the state struggles through vote recounts for several races, including U.S. Senate and governor.
The Latest: Video: Senator talks on making voting difficult
The Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 2:44pm
The Latest on a U.S. Senate special election runoff in Mississippi (all times local):
Kasich: Midterm turnout suggests opening for independent bid
Holly Ramer, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 2:44pm
Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Thursday while he remains undecided about another presidential run, the midterm election results could suggest a greater opening for an independent or third-party candidate.
What you can and can't say: Here's how free speech works under the First Amendment
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Nov 15th - 2:30pm
There are some common misconceptions about free speech, as well as some confusing rules about what’s protected, what’s not and who can police what you say.
Judge questions why Love only sued Salt Lake County over election issue
Lisa Riley Roche, KSL | Posted Nov 15th - 2:11pm
Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen said she believes her office has been unfairly targeted by Rep. Mia Love's lawsuit against her challenging voter signature verification.
A close call: Just 1 vote decided this Kentucky House race
Adam Beam, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 10:48pm
Mary Beverly Goetz is 76, uses a walker and recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Worried her health issues would prevent her from voting for Democrat Jim Glenn in her western Kentucky state House district, she requested an absentee ballot by mail and sent it in weeks ahead of the election to make sure her vote was counted.
Democrat Katie Porter flips U.S. House seat in California's Reagan country, beats GOP incumbent Mimi Walters
The Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 6:34pm
Democrat Katie Porter flips U.S. House seat in California's Reagan country, beats GOP incumbent Mimi Walters.
Each ballot matters: One vote decided a Kentucky House race
Adam Beam, Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 4:29pm
Mary Beverly Goetz is 76, uses a walker and recently had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Worried her health issues would prevent her from voting for Democrat Jim Glenn in her western Kentucky state House district, she requested an absentee ballot by mail and sent it in weeks ahead of the election to make sure her vote was counted.
The Latest: McAdams holds slight lead on Love in tight race
The Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 3:50pm
The Latest on a lawsuit involving a contested U.S. House race in Utah (all times local):
Florida's secretary of state orders a manual recount in the state's hotly contested U.S. Senate race
The Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 3:34pm
Florida's secretary of state orders a manual recount in the state's hotly contested U.S. Senate race .
Unofficial results: Florida governor's race seems settled after recount; U.S. Senate race likely headed to second review
The Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 3:07pm
Unofficial results: Florida governor's race seems settled after recount; U.S. Senate race likely headed to second review.
Nevada's Cortez Masto will run Senate races for Democrats
Associated Press | Posted Nov 15th - 1:38pm
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will be in charge of the Democratic Party's arm focused on 2020 Senate races.
