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Bice defeats Horn, wins back Oklahoma’s lone Democratic seat

Bice defeats Horn, wins back Oklahoma’s lone Democratic seat

OKLAHOMA CITY — Republican state Sen. Stephanie Bice defeated U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn on Tuesday and won back the only Democratic-held seat in Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.
House Latest: Okla. congresswoman Horn loses to GOP’s Bice

House Latest: Okla. congresswoman Horn loses to GOP’s Bice

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the 2020 House races (all times local): 3:15 a.m. An Oklahoma Republican has defeated Democratic congresswoman Kendra Horn and taken back the only Democratic-held seat in the state’s congressional delegation.
EXPLAINER: A long night, or more, before president is known

EXPLAINER: A long night, or more, before president is known

WASHINGTON — Americans won’t know the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election until well into Wednesday — if not beyond that.
The Latest: Jay Inslee wins 3rd term as Washington governor

The Latest: Jay Inslee wins 3rd term as Washington governor

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee has been elected to a third term in Washington state, beating Republican challenger Loren Culp. Inslee is the first incumbent elected to a third term in the state in more than 40 years.
Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots

Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots

A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday as more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin
Michelle Fischbach unseats Rep. Collin Peterson in Minnesota

Michelle Fischbach unseats Rep. Collin Peterson in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Republican Michelle Fischbach has upset Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, who was seeking a 16th term.
AP VoteCast: Voters split on virus, economy, even football

AP VoteCast: Voters split on virus, economy, even football

WASHINGTON — As they chose a leader in a time of turmoil, supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joe Biden found little common ground on the top crises facing the nation.
Mississippi approves flag with magnolia, ‘In God We Trust’

Mississippi approves flag with magnolia, ‘In God We Trust’

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase “In God We Trust,” with voters approving the design Tuesday.
EXPLAINER: Where AP stands on calling House races

EXPLAINER: Where AP stands on calling House races

WASHINGTON — Democrats remained favoured to retain control of the House as votes were being counted Tuesday night, but it may be hours or days before the outcome is certain.
GOP’s Tuberville defeats US Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat

GOP’s Tuberville defeats US Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, who had widely been considered the Senate’s most endangered Democrat.