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Republican Sununu wins 4th term as New Hampshire governor

Republican Sununu wins 4th term as New Hampshire governor

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu defeated Democratic state Sen. Tom Sherman on Tuesday, becoming only the second governor in New Hampshire history to win a fourth term. After facing intense pressure to run for U.S.
US presses, but Russia reluctant on Ukraine grain deal

US presses, but Russia reluctant on Ukraine grain deal

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations warned that global food security depends on renewing the U.N.
David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier at Vancouver Musqueam centre

David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier at Vancouver Musqueam centre

VICTORIA — David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin in Vancouver next week, breaking with tradition. The Nov.
Why AP called the Florida governor's race for Ron DeSantis

Why AP called the Florida governor's race for Ron DeSantis

WASHINGTON (AP) — WHY AP CALLED FLORIDA FOR RON DESANTIS Gov. Ron DeSantis outperformed former Gov. Charlie Crist in a number of areas where Florida Democrats have typically outperformed Republicans.

South Dakota voters to decide on Medicaid expansion

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters on Tuesday are weighing whether to expand Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands of low-income residents through a constitutional amendment.
US Sen. Duckworth defeats Chicago-area lawyer, wins 2nd term

US Sen. Duckworth defeats Chicago-area lawyer, wins 2nd term

CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth won reelection Tuesday in Illinois, defeating political newcomer and lawyer Kathy Salvi.
B.C. agriculture minister says sector is recovering well on flooding anniversary

B.C. agriculture minister says sector is recovering well on flooding anniversary

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Many British Columbia farmers had "an emotional year" as they worked to recover from catastrophic flooding last November, the province's agriculture minister says.
Nebraska Sen. Blood takes on Republican Pillen in gov. race

Nebraska Sen. Blood takes on Republican Pillen in gov. race

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Republican Jim Pillen comes into Election Day the favorite over Democratic state Sen. Carol Blood, as Nebraskans haven't elected a Democrat as governor since 1994.
AP Photos: America votes in laundromats, schools, libraries

AP Photos: America votes in laundromats, schools, libraries

Americans were voting Tuesday in a key election that will decide whether Republicans end the Democratic Party’s hold on Washington and take back the House and Senate. The balloting marks the first major national elections since the Jan.

EXPLAINER: Why are secretary of state races higher profile?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 38 states that elect them, secretaries of state often don't see much campaign fanfare.