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In California, Some GOP Incumbents Try To Keep Seats That Went To Hillary Clinton

11:25am November 06, 2018

by Ben Adler

California has a number of key House races to watch on Election Day. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher is one of several Republicans trying to keep seats in districts that went to Hillary Clinton in 2016.

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Some voters in Minneapolis took advantage of the last day of early voting on Monday.

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Election Day Jitters? Here's The Way To Keep Calm

11:00am November 06, 2018

by Ron Elving

As a general rule, the earlier you start seeing something that claims to be authoritative — or even indicative — the less likely it is to be so.

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In Arizona, A Virtual Tie For U.S. Senate Seat

9:50am November 06, 2018

by Bret Jaspers

GOP Sen. Jeff Flake's retirement has set the stage for a showdown in Arizona. Republican Martha McSally and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema are neck and neck, according to recent polls.

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In Missouri, There's A Tight Race For McCaskill's Senate Seat

9:29am November 06, 2018

by Jeremy Goodwin

Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is fighting to keep her seat. She's facing a challenge from Republican Josh Hawley, who is the state's attorney general and is closely aligned with President Trump.

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Voters Turn Out For Georgia's High-Profile Governor's Race

8:24am November 06, 2018

by Stephen Fowler

The gubernatorial race has captured national attention. President Trump and former President Obama have visited the state to rally on behalf of Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp.

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Midterm Voter Turnout: Will There Be A Blue Wave Or A Red Wall?

7:30am November 06, 2018

David Greene talks to Democratic strategist Ali Lapp and GOP strategist Liesl Hickey, hosts of the podcast House Talk, about some of the consequential congressional races to watch on Election Day.

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Trump's Rhetoric Influences Some Early Voters

7:30am November 06, 2018

by Don Gonyea

It's Election Day, the day when campaigns finally fall silent and the voters have their say. What hopes and fears are they taking to the ballot box?

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GOP Faces A Midterm Report Card, Democrats Seek Control

7:30am November 06, 2018

by Mara Liasson

After two years with full control of Congress and the White House, Republicans face a referendum on their performance. Democrats, on the other hand, are hoping to take back some of that control.

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Voters In 36 States Will Decide Who Is Their Next Governor

7:30am November 06, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

This year, the GOP is playing defense in gubernatorial races across the country. Democrats could make significant gains by picking up more than a dozen seats currently held by Republicans.

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Abrams' Gubernatorial Race In Georgia Energizes Black Female Voters

7:30am November 06, 2018

by Scott Detrow

If Stacey Abrams is elected governor of Georgia, she'll be the first black woman elected to be governor in any state. That gives this election special importance for black female voters.

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