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Possible Democratic presidential candidates for the 2020 race include Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (left), New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke and California Sen. Kamala Harris.

Politics & Government

Yes, It's Almost Decision Time For 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls

10:10am November 14, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Dozens of Democrats are preparing to run for president in 2020. Advisers to some say that the Thanksgiving holiday next week begins a short window for potential candidates to make decisions.

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Trump's Continued Claims Of Fraud Without Evidence Undermine Legitimacy Of Elections

8:03am November 14, 2018

by Mara Liasson

President Trump and GOP leaders in Florida have been raising doubts about the process of counting votes, claiming fraud without evidence. That can have a corrosive effect on democratic institutions.

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Recalling Past Recounts In Florida

6:01am November 14, 2018

Steve Inskeep speaks with Paul Lux, the supervisor of elections in Okaloosa County, Fla., about the recount in the state and how the process will work.

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, has filed a lawsuit to overturn Maine's ranked-choice voting system. Votes are still being counted in Poliquin's race, but it's possible he will lose a recount under the recently approved system.

In Tight Race, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law

6:33pm November 13, 2018

by Steve Mistler

Rep. Bruce Poliquin's lawsuit claims the state's ranked-choice voting law violates the U.S. Constitution because the candidate who gets the most votes may not ultimately be declared the winner.

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Florida Officials Recounting More Than 8 Million Ballots To Settle Close Races

6:09pm November 13, 2018

by Asma Khalid

Florida counties have until Thursday to recount votes in three statewide races. Election administration in Broward and Palm Beach counties is under scrutiny, and both may miss the deadline.

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Workers load ballots into machines at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office in Lauderhill, Fla.

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CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of

8:58am November 13, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.

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With More Votes Counted, Democrats Extend Their Gains Substantially

8:37am November 13, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats have been declared the winners in several House races since Election Day, increasing the total number of GOP seats that flipped.

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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema is projected to win the Arizona Senate race, according to the Associated Press.

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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Wins Arizona Senate Race, Flipping Second GOP Seat

8:57pm November 12, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Sinema is the first woman Arizona has elected to the Senate ever, and the first Democrat the state elected to the chamber in 30 years. She'll make history as the first openly bisexual senator.

Workers load ballots into machines at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office during a recount on Sunday in Lauderhill, Fla.

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Close Elections: Fla. Judge Calls Out Fraud 'Rhetoric'; Georgia Nears Deadline

8:42pm November 12, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Recounts are underway in the close Florida races for governor and Senate. Georgia counties have to report results by Tuesday evening, which could move the race for governor closer to a final result.

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Defeats Republican Martha McSally In Arizona Senate Race

8:23pm November 12, 2018

by Bret Jaspers

The Associated Press projects that Democrat Kyrsten Sinema has defeated Republican Martha McSally, flipping the seat held by Republican Jeff Flake.

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