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Ecuador Election Latest: Mayor Says Gunmen Tried to Kill Him

An Ecuador mayor said he was the victim of an attempted assassination as political violence continued ahead of Sunday’s vote. Francisco Tamariz, mayor of the coastal city of La Libertad, said gunmen — some dressed as policemen — fired 30 shots at his vehicle on Friday evening. Tamariz, his wife and two other people with […]

Alabama

State legislators react after US Supreme Court redistricting case | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the theory backed by North Carolina Republicans that state courts shouldn’t have any authority over state lawmakers when it comes to federal elections — particularly when it comes to redistricting.Related: US Supreme Court rules in North Carolina’s redistricting caseThe Harper in Moore vs. Harper is Becky Harper, a member […]

Alabama

Virginia is latest state to quit bipartisan program aimed at sharing data to ensure accurate voter rolls | #elections | #alabama

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Election officials in Virginia have announced plans to withdraw the state from a bipartisan effort designed to ensure accurate voter lists and combat fraud — but that also has been caught up in conspiracy theories spread since the 2020 presidential election. When Virginia formally withdraws later this year, it will become […]

Alabama

Wisconsin election officials aim to resurrect inspector-general office to rebuild confidence in democratic process | #elections | #alabama

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate. The state’s chief elections official said a new division designed to handle voters’ concerns and deal with an onslaught of records […]

Alaska

Next act for Palin unclear after Alaska House losses | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican Sarah Palin re-emerged in Alaska politics over a decade after resigning as governor with hopes of winning the state’s U.S. House seat. She had a lot going for her: unbeatable name recognition, the backing of former President Donald Trump in a state he carried twice, an unrivaled ability to attract […]

Alabama

GOP secretary of state, Dem gubernatorial nominations set | #elections | #alabama

1 of 4 FILE – Rep. Wes Allen speaks during debate on transgender bills during the legislative session in the house chamber at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday April 7, 2022. The party nominations for five statewide office and one congressional seat are on the ballot in the primary runoff election in […]

Arkansas

Biden’s pot pardons could boost states’ legalization drives

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — There are few surprises expected on Election Day in solidly Republican Arkansas, where Donald Trump’s former press secretary is heavily favored in the race for governor and other GOP candidates are considered locks. But one big exception is the campaign to make Arkansas the first state in the South to […]

Alaska

Political ad spending is breaking records: Here’s where the money is going in critical Senate races | #alaska | #politics

This story has been updated to reflect the number of TV ads Rep. Val Demings’s campaign is currently running statewide. Outside spending is pouring into the 2022 Senate races, as Democratic control of the chamber hangs in flux. Nearly $450 million in outside spending has been spent on Senate races so far this cycle, according […]

Alabama

Warnock answers Libertarian wildcard in Ga.; Walker skips | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

By BILL BARROW – Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Libertarian Chase Oliver isn’t going to win Georgia’s pivotal U.S. Senate race. But the 37-year-old Atlanta businessman could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate over the final two years of President Joe Biden’s term. Oliver is the third name on the ballot in […]

Alabama

In Wisconsin, voters shrug off GOP candidate’s Jan. 6 tie | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

By THOMAS BEAUMONT – Associated Press LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Derrick Van Orden was among the thousands of people who went to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally headlined by then-President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. Afterward, Van Orden was photographed on or near the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, where rioters […]