Democrat Mary Peltola who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat.
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Rudy Giuliani faces hours of questioning before grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe
The Fulton County district attorney last month filed petitions to compel testimony from 7 Trump associates and advisers. She has also said she’s considering calling Trump himself to testify.
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Trump, Pence rivalry intensifies as they consider 2024 runs
When it comes to a potential race, Donald Trump does not see Mike Pence as a threat, according to allies, who are much more consumed with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Recount requested for one-vote Wilton Select Board win
Mike Wells won a seat on the Wilton Select Board by just one vote, and candidate Cherieann Harrison has since requested a recount. Incumbent Tiffany Maiuri won the other open seat on the board Tuesday night.
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Putin’s party claims big win in parliament vote amid crackdown on rivals
His party, United Russia, retained the so-called constitutional majority in the parliament – at least two-thirds of the 450 seats required for a party to make changes to the country’s constitution.
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False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws, experts say
An attorney for plaintiffs in a long-running lawsuit filed by proponents of hand-marked paper ballots says they’re grappling with how to expose vulnerabilities without fueling conspiracy theories.
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‘We’re going to win this race’: Biden calls for unity as he looks ahead to the presidency
A confident Joe Biden addressed the nation Friday night, as the latest numbers showed him with growing leads in the key states of Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia.
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Jittery public awaits news as presidency remains in flux
Bitterly divided Americans brace for rocky days to come and the possibility a man they despise will be leading the nation.
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Election Day 2020 is almost here. What can Maine expect?
President Trump and Joe Biden are vying for the 2nd District electoral vote, while Sen. Susan Collins and Sara Gideon crisscross the state in the waning days of the campaign.
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An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited.
Unlike regular active-duty military, the Guard answers to its state’s governor, not to the president.