Election recount rules, processes vary by state
With the U.S. presidential race so close in many states, many voters are wondering about the recount process. How long does it take? What triggers a recount?
With the U.S. presidential race so close in many states, many voters are wondering about the recount process. How long does it take? What triggers a recount?
Secret Service reportedly bolstering Biden detail
The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly bolstering the former vice president’s security detail.
The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly bolstering the former vice president’s security detail.
Special Counsel’s Office investigating Trump using White House for campaign
The U.S. Special Counsel Office has opened up a case file on President Donald Trump and his campaign.
The U.S. Special Counsel Office has opened up a case file on President Donald Trump and his campaign.
Romney: Trump's election fraud claim wrong, 'reckless'
Republican lawmakers, including 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, on Friday, slammed President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP leaders struck a more neutral tone — and others urged the White House to fight.
Republican lawmakers, including 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, on Friday, slammed President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP leaders struck a more neutral tone — and others urged the White House to fight.
Stacey Abrams praised for Georgia voter turnout efforts as presidential election remains close
Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has continued to carry out her pledge to register new voters.
Former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has continued to carry out her pledge to register new voters.
Toomey: No evidence to support Trump vote-fraud claims
"There's simply no evidence anyone has shown me of any widespread corruption or fraud", Sen. Pat Toomey, of Pennsylvania, tells a news organization Friday morning.
"There's simply no evidence anyone has shown me of any widespread corruption or fraud", Sen. Pat Toomey, of Pennsylvania, tells a news organization Friday morning.
6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
Trump hits election integrity with unsupported complaints during news conference
In a news conference on Nov. 5, President Donald Trump made unsupported accusations about the integrity of the presidential election.
In a news conference on Nov. 5, President Donald Trump made unsupported accusations about the integrity of the presidential election.
Record number of at least 131 women to serve in the next Congress
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
‘Stop the count’ protests met by ‘count every vote’ demonstrations as US awaits 2020 election result
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Sharpies can be used on voting ballots in Arizona, officials say
People claimed their ballots were not being counted after using Sharpies provided by voting locations in Maricopa County.
People claimed their ballots were not being counted after using Sharpies provided by voting locations in Maricopa County.
Trump backers converge on vote centers in Arizona, Michigan
Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states.
Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states.
No evidence to support Trump's fraud claims, election observer says
The head of an international delegation monitoring the U.S. election says his team has no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims about alleged fraud involving mail-in absentee ballots.
The head of an international delegation monitoring the U.S. election says his team has no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims about alleged fraud involving mail-in absentee ballots.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Dispelling myths about Joe Biden’s Wisconsin win
Even with Wisconsin, the presidential race was undecided Wednesday because neither candidate had reached the required 270 electoral votes.
Even with Wisconsin, the presidential race was undecided Wednesday because neither candidate had reached the required 270 electoral votes.
Election 2020: Lawsuits filed in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia by Trump campaign
Earlier Wednesday, Trump said he'll take the presidential election to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear what he meant in a country in which vote tabulations routinely continue beyond Election Day, and states largely set the rules for when the count has to end.
Earlier Wednesday, Trump said he'll take the presidential election to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear what he meant in a country in which vote tabulations routinely continue beyond Election Day, and states largely set the rules for when the count has to end.
Sports betting wins big: Nebraska, Louisiana, South Dakota vote to expand gambling
The U.S. gambling industry has won big at the polls as three states authorized legal sports betting and three others either approved or expanded casino gambling.
The U.S. gambling industry has won big at the polls as three states authorized legal sports betting and three others either approved or expanded casino gambling.
Balance of power: Democrats’ Senate hopes narrow as they cling to House control
More than 12 hours after polls closed on Election Day, the hope that Democrats held to flip the Senate as well as retain majority control of the House faded away as Republicans held on to key Senate seats.
More than 12 hours after polls closed on Election Day, the hope that Democrats held to flip the Senate as well as retain majority control of the House faded away as Republicans held on to key Senate seats.
Gary Peters keeps US Senate seat, projected to hold off challenger John James
With almost 30 years as an elected official, the junior Senator has also served in U.S. House of Representatives six years until 2014 when he ran for and won the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Carl Levin.
With almost 30 years as an elected official, the junior Senator has also served in U.S. House of Representatives six years until 2014 when he ran for and won the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Carl Levin.
Voters approve $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.