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Election 2024

Tracking a historic election, with fair and insightful coverage for readers who think for themselves.

2024 Election updates – Path to victory looks clear for Trump

Republicans retake Senate as voters reject party in power

Trump claims White House victory

In Georgia, women turn out to vote in force on Election Day. Why that matters.

Donald Trump voted today as a felon. What are the rules on voting after conviction?

Chaotic election cycle ends with a mostly calm day and high voter turnout

2024 Election updates – Path to victory looks clear for Trump

Life of a Pennsylvania mail-in ballot: From locked cages to an acid bath

Four months. Two assassination attempts. One candidate switch. A wild election cycle.

It’s a ‘law and order’ election in Georgia – with a twist

Election Day 2024: Why both sides feel this is a tipping point for America

What happens if Trump tries to overturn another election loss?

Abortion on the ballot: What’s happening in 10 key states

What it’s actually like to be a poll worker in the 2024 US election

How Harris and Trump both put family issues front and center, from IVF to schools

Harris vs. Trump: Where they stand on the big issues