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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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Mainers vote against new utility, approve restoration of tribal obligations to printed constitutions

Mainers vote against new utility, approve restoration of tribal obligations to printed constitutions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine voters turned down an attempt to oust the state’s corporate-owned electric utilities among several ballot initiatives Tuesday, and approved one to stop foreign spending in referendums.
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state's GOP dominance

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state's GOP dominance

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov.
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Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, the latest victory for abortion rights supporters since the U.S.
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Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat

Exonerated “Central Park Five” member Yusef Salaam won a seat Tuesday on the New York City Council, completing a stunning reversal of fortune decades after he was wrongly imprisoned in an infamous rape case.
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Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress

Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress

Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.
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