Elections

For Many Voters, The Biden-Trump Debate Means A Tough Choice Just Got Tougher

More than a few people came away from watching the debate very conflicted.
By Calvin Woodward, AP

Biden's Democratic Allies Admit He Had A Poor Debate But They're Still Standing With Him

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries answered with a flat “no” when asked Friday if Biden should step aside.
By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville and Michelle L. Price, AP

Republican Who Called For Pride Flags To Be Burned Loses GOP Primary Race In Colorado

The former state legislator faced calls for resignation after he sent out a mass email to supporters in which he described LGBTQ+ people as “godless groomers."
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Far-right Gains In EU Election Deal Stunning Defeats To France's Macron And Germany's Scholz

Far-right parties made major gains in European Union parliamentary elections, dealing stunning defeats to two of the bloc’s most important leaders.
By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert and Samuel Petrequin, AP

Rishi Sunak Apologizes For Skipping A D-Day Ceremony To Return To Campaign Trail

Sunak insisted he “stuck to the itinerary” that had been laid out for him for D-Day weeks before he called the election.
By Jill Lawless and Pan Pylas, AP

Republicans Who See Trump Conviction As Politically Motivated Vow To ‘Indict The Left’

Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested he might try to retaliate against Hillary Clinton, his 2016 opponent, if he returns to the White House.
By Ali Swenson, AP

Modi Claims Victory In India's Election But Drop In Support Forces Him To Rely On Coalition Partners

For the first time since his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power in 2014, it did not secure a majority on its own.
By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq, AP

ANC Party That Freed South Africa From Apartheid Loses 30-Year Majority In Landmark Election

The election puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system rule 30 years ago.
By Gerald Imray and Mogomotsi Magome, AP

Trump Confronts Repeated Boos During Raucous Libertarian Convention Speech

Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing Saturday night’s Libertarian Party National Convention.
By Will Weissert, AP

Election Skeptic Wins GOP Primary For West Virginia Governor

The crowded contest for the state’s highest office was full of Republicans pushing anti-trans rhetoric and denialism about Biden's win in the 2020 election.
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