Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for Warnock
December 7, 2022 GMTThere weren't enough uncounted votes in Republican-leaning areas for GOP challenger Herschel Walker to make up his runoff election night gap with incumbent Democratic Sen.
Dominica’s leader expected to stay following snap elections
December 7, 2022 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit was expected to remain leader of the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica after snap general elections Tuesday that the main opposition party and its supporters boycotted.
Audit of Idaho’s general election results finds few flaws
December 6, 2022 GMTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — A state audit of more than 19,000 ballots cast in Idaho's general election has identified only six variations, according to a report from the Secretary of State's office.
The variations all resulted from sorting errors or faint markings on the ballots that were counted differently by human eyes and automatic tabulation machines, Deputy Secretary of State Jason Hancock said Tuesday.
What to watch in Tuesday’s Georgia Senate runoff election
December 5, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The extended Senate campaign in Georgia gives Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker a second chance to persuade voters to send them to Washington.
Vermont to do routine post-election audit next week
December 2, 2022 GMTMONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont secretary of state's office will conduct a routine post-election audit of the general election results in seven randomly selected communities next week.
Secretary of State Jim Condos said in a statement on Friday that the audit, to take place Tuesday in Montpelier, is an important aspect of a state law “to verify the accuracy of election results and provide Vermonters with further confidence in the integrity of the election process.”
Louisiana: What to expect on election night
December 2, 2022 GMTWith no statewide offices on the ballot, Louisiana’s general election on Dec. 10 features three constitutional amendments. One would restate that only U.S. citizens can vote in Louisiana, which is already part of the state constitution.
Georgia: What to expect on election night
December 2, 2022 GMTA fiercely competitive Senate runoff in Georgia has national implications as Democrats try to solidify their hold on the upper chamber of Congress. Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is trying to win a full Senate term against Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Malaysian PM Anwar to be finance minister in new Cabinet
December 2, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR. Malaysia (AP) — New Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Friday he will also serve as finance minister as he unveiled a leaner Cabinet with many new faces in his unity government.
2 ex-south Louisiana officials get a year for buying votes
December 1, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two former officials in south Louisiana have been sentenced to a year in prison as part of a scheme to pay voters during a federal election, authorities said.
Jerry Trabona, 73, the former police chief in Amite City, and Kristian Hart, 50, a former councilmember, pleaded guilty in July to violating federal election laws, the U.S.
India PM Modi’s home state Gujarat votes in key local polls
December 1, 2022 GMTNEW DELHI (AP) — Voters in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat cast ballots Thursday in crucial local elections, a vote that is seen as a barometer of his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s popularity ahead of a 2024 general election in India.
North Carolina board certifies general election results
November 29, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's State Board of Elections certified the results of the November general election on Tuesday after an extensive canvassing process designed to ensure the votes have been tabulated correctly.
12 Kentucky counites chosen for post-election audits
November 29, 2022 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Twelve counties have been randomly chosen to undergo audits following the 2022 general election, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said.
Post-election audits will be conducted in Jefferson, Webster, Shelby, Rowan, Oldham, Laurel, LaRue, Owen, Anderson, Christian, Daviess, and Breathitt counties, Cameron said Monday in a statement.
Tennessee gov sets election dates to replace fallen lawmaker
November 29, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has set election dates to fill the opening left by the death of Democratic state Rep.
New Malaysian PM Anwar vows to heal divided nation, economy
November 25, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Long-time reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister Thursday and vowed to heal a racially divided nation, fight corruption and revive an economy struggling with the rising cost of living.
Next act for Palin unclear after Alaska House losses
November 24, 2022 GMTJUNEAU, 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 national media attention.
Malaysian king searches for PM to end deadlock
November 23, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's king met with lawmakers Wednesday and will next consult other royal families in a continuing search for a prime minister after inconclusive general elections that saw the rise of Islamists sparked anxieties in the multiracial nation.
Nevada Supreme Court certifies official election results
November 22, 2022 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s Supreme Court justices and the secretary of state formally certified the results of the 2022 general election on Tuesday in the western battleground state where just over half of all ballots were cast by mail.
Spotlight on Malaysia’s king to resolve election stalemate
November 22, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s king on Tuesday failed to reach a decision on whom to pick as prime minister after meeting the leaders of two rival blocs, and summoned lawmakers from a political bloc that has held out its support.
Georgia election results certified
November 21, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Monday certified the results of the general election held earlier this month.
The official results of the election are now available on the website of the secretary of state's office.
Obama to campaign for Warnock on Dec. 1 before Ga. runoff
November 21, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, reprising his battleground blitz ahead of the midterm elections, will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker before their Dec.
Malaysia’s nationalist block closer to forming government
November 20, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s next government appeared to be leaning to the religious right as a coalition of Malay nationalists won support of an influential bloc on Sunday after tightly fought general elections failed to produce a clear winner.
Malaysia faces new crisis as poll delivers hung Parliament
November 19, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia tumbled into fresh political turmoil Sunday after a tightly contested general election delivered a hung Parliament with no clear winner and a surprising surge of support for an Islamist party.
Officials: Georgia audit confirms secretary of state winner
November 19, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — A hand count of random batches of votes in Georgia's recent election for secretary of state has confirmed Republican Brad Raffensperger's victory, state election officials said.
The audit — required by state law — turned up a small difference in votes from the machine count used during the election, but the difference was well within the expected margin of error, the Secretary of State's office announced Friday.
Candidate eligibility lawsuit tossed on procedural grounds
November 19, 2022 GMTJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Friday dismissed as “procedurally flawed” a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of an Alaska legislative candidate to hold the seat.
The lawsuit filed late last month alleges Democrat Jennifer “Jennie” Armstrong did not meet residency requirements on the date she filed to run for an Anchorage House seat.
What to know about Malaysia’s general elections
November 19, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s general elections take place Saturday, over a month after Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections.
Georgia launches election audit with roll of dice
November 16, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Georgia election officials hosted a dice roll at the state Capitol on Wednesday to launch an audit of votes in the recent election for secretary of state.
One by one, people chosen randomly from a basket of names came up to a table and rolled a 10-sided die.
Separatist leader sworn in as Bosnian Serb president
November 15, 2022 GMTBANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Separatist politician Milorad Dodik was sworn in Tuesday as president of Bosnia’s Serb-run part, pledging to pursue good ties with Russia, China and other like-minded countries.
How Georgia’s Senate runoff between Walker and Warnock works
November 12, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia's election runoff rules could determine control of the Senate for the second time in a row, and Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock finds himself in the middle of it again — this time against Republican Herschel Walker.
Election observers caused few disturbances in North Carolina
November 11, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — After widespread worries of unruly election observers led several North Carolina counties to ramp up security at the polls, the State Board of Elections received eight reports involving party-appointed observers - one on Election Day and seven during early voting.
Why it’s Dem vs. Dem in some US House races in California
November 10, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The winners in more than a dozen races for U.S. House in California haven't been determined, but one thing is certain: Democrats will control at least two of those seats.
Israel’s far-right kingmaker joins memorial for racist rabbi
November 10, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — A far-right Israeli lawmaker, whose surging popularity helped propel former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu back to power in last week's general election, delivered a glowing tribute Thursday at a memorial event for an extremist rabbi assassinated in 1990.
Library caught in flap over LGBTQ material loses millage
November 10, 2022 GMTJAMESTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — An embattled western Michigan library targeted by residents opposed to LGBTQ materials on its shelves has lost most of its funding with the latest failure of the renewal of a property tax millage.
Buu Nygren uses familiar platform to win Navajo presidency
November 9, 2022 GMTFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Buu Nygren entered the Navajo presidential race with a platform echoed by generations of candidates: deliver basic needs on the vast reservation where most roads are unpaved and thousands of families don't have running water or electricity.
GOP increases supermajorities in West Virginia House, Senate
November 9, 2022 GMTCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republicans tightened their grip on the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, adding historic gains to their supermajorities in the general election.
Eight years since taking control of both chambers for the first time in eight decades, the GOP now has its most lopsided advantage in the Legislature in modern history.
How AP decided the Georgia Senate race is headed to runoff
November 9, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia's Senate race is headed to a runoff — again.
Here's why.
HOW AP DETERMINED GEORGIA SENATE RACE HEADED TO RUNOFF
After his win, Gov. McKee plans for Rhode Island’s future
November 9, 2022 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Now that Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has won his first full term in office, the Democrat is developing a vision for the state for the next decade.
McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, a fellow Democrat, released a working draft of their “RI 2030” plan last month, based on community conversations about education, workforce, children and family issues, and other priorities.
Myanmar’s military commutes jail terms of election officials
November 9, 2022 GMTBANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-installed government announced Wednesday that it has released the former chairman and another member of the country's election commission who were jailed for alleged fraud in the 2020 general election.
EXPLAINER: How ranked choice voting works in Alaska
November 9, 2022 GMTOne voter, one ballot. Sure. But in Alaska this year, that's not the whole story.
In a sort of poll within a poll, Alaskans rank their choices as part of a new system that kicked off earlier this year.
Democrat Hobbs takes early lead in secretary of state race
November 9, 2022 GMTDemocrats are trying to win the secretary of state's office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed to advance a candidate in the primary.
Current Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs took a narrow early lead against nonpartisan Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson in Tuesday’s general election.
Conservative Republican Ogles wins Nashville US House seat
November 9, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andy Ogles, a conservative who gained popularity among Tennessee Republicans as an outspoken former county mayor, has won a newly redrawn congressional district that includes part of left-leaning Nashville.
Muriel Bowser wins 3rd term as Washington, DC, mayor
November 9, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Mayor Muriel Bowser secured a third term Tuesday after a campaign focused on her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and on her history as one of the faces of Washington’s ongoing quest for statehood.
Idaho officials urge voters to be wary of misinformation
November 7, 2022 GMTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials are urging voters to get election-related information from trusted sources and report possible voting rights or fraud concerns to officials.
Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and District of Idaho U.S.
Exodus of incumbents brings change to state legislatures
November 6, 2022 GMTMore than one-quarter of state lawmakers whose seats are up for election across the U.S. are guaranteed to be gone from office next year — a statistic certain to grow when the votes are counted from the November general election.
Fall candidates, PACs spend $15M in 2 NC Supreme Court races
November 5, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A massive amount of money has been spent in a pair of North Carolina Supreme Court elections next week that could decide the court's partisan tilt for several years.
A review of campaign finance reports due this week and other filings with the State Board of Elections shows the four general election candidates seeking two positions and affluent political action committees have spent at least $15 million combined to try to influence voters.
Malaysia enters tight race as long-dominant party seeks win
November 5, 2022 GMTKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Campaigning for Malaysia’s general elections started Saturday in a highly competitive race that will see the world’s longest-serving coalition seeking to regain its dominance four years after a shocking electoral loss.
Libertarians back on Alabama ballot after 20-year absence
November 4, 2022 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) — Libertarians are back on the ballot in Alabama for the first time in 20 years after a lengthy fight to regain ballot access, and party leaders hope to make a declaration about the party's future in the Deep South state.
14% in SC have already cast ballots with new early voting
November 4, 2022 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 14% of registered voters in South Carolina have already cast ballots for the 2022 general election after the state opened up no excuse early voting to all for the first time.
Delaware: What to expect on election night
November 3, 2022 GMTVoters in President Joe Biden's home state of Delaware did most of their civic duty during the September primary, which tends to be where the competition in this true blue state happens. And it was no run-of-the-mill primary.
Dem rival: WVa GOP Rep. Miller’s forum absence stands out
November 3, 2022 GMTCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Carol Miller repeatedly passed on opportunities to engage with her main opponent to discuss issues with voters in her West Virginia district, instead taking a more direct route.
As Israel’s far right parties celebrate, Palestinians shrug
November 3, 2022 GMTRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The apparent comeback of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the dramatic rise of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies in Israel's general election this week have prompted little more than shrugs from many Palestinians.
Meyer says he’s satisfied with Alaska’s ballot count process
November 2, 2022 GMTJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer said Wednesday he is satisfied with Alaska's ballot counting process and said there were no plans for a statewide hand-count audit of a race like the one he called for two years ago.
West Virginia: What to expect on election night
November 2, 2022 GMTFormer Democratic stronghold West Virginia has turned increasingly red over the past decade, with the Republicans holding the governor’s seat and a supermajority in the state Legislature.
Rhode Island: What to expect on election night
November 2, 2022 GMTRhode Island voters are deciding this November whether the Democratic governor will get to serve his first full term in office, and whether the Democratic Party will retain its three-decade hold on a U.S.
Trump weighs in regarding New Mexico race for governor
October 31, 2022 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican nominee for governor Mark Ronchetti in a social media post.
It's unclear how the endorsement influences Ronchetti's prospects in the Nov.
Late push by Dixon helps tighten Michigan governor’s race
October 31, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Fresh off a late-October prime-time debate, Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon had completed nearly a dozen TV interviews by noon the next day.
Bosnia: Thousands protest recount of vote in Serb-run region
October 25, 2022 GMTBANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Tens of thousands of people rallied in Bosnia Tuesday to demand that electoral authorities end a recount of ballots from a contested general election this month and confirm a staunchly pro-Russian politician as president of the country’s Serb-run part.
COVID-related eligibility remains for Tennessee mail voting
October 25, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's eligibility to vote by mail still includes people who are more susceptible to COVID-19, their caretakers and their housemates — a specification that emerged during a prolonged 2020 court battle.
1st-ever SC early voting opens; sample ballot site crashes
October 24, 2022 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's first-ever round of early voting for the general election started Monday with no problems at the polls, but a state website where people go to check voting locations or get a sample ballot crashed.
Judge: Michigan election challenger manual can’t be used
October 20, 2022 GMTLANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge on Thursday ruled that state elections officials can't use a manual outlining the rights and duties of election challengers and poll watchers.
Court of Claims Judge Brock Swartzle's order comes just weeks ahead of the Nov.