Virginia officials certify 2023 legislative election results, other electoral contests

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s State Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify the 2023 legislative…

Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio’s new abortion rights amendment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their…

Michigan mayoral races could affect Democrats’ control of state government

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan who hold power in the governor’s office and slim…

Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Taking a page from the “throw-the-bums-out” script in politics, Mainers are poised…

Ohio will vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there’s a lot at stake

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in Ohio will decide next week whether to legalize recreational marijuana,…

4 Virginia legislative candidates, including ex-congressman, are accused of violence against women

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett was only months into his second year…

Mississippi voter registration numbers remain steady heading into Tuesday’s general election

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has seen a slight increase in the number of people listed…

Maine considers closing loophole that allows foreign government spending on referendums

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine voters are poised to decide whether to ban foreign influence in…

Only debate of Mississippi governor’s race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley insulted and…

Democratic governor spars with Republican challenger over pandemic policies in Kentucky debate

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear defended his sweeping COVID-19 pandemic restrictions as he faced an onslaught of…