Update: With 98% of votes counted, Republican Glenn Youngkin has 50.89% of the vote for Virginia's gubernatorial seat. Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe has 48.42% of the vote. At least 3,257,029 residents of...
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Where does Ukraine count in the midterms?
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Can Klobuchar reach black voters?
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Gabbard says her experience is needed to address military issues
By R. Fraser Manchester, N.H. — Two candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination for president have unique qualifications when it comes to dealing with military issues. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is a major in the Army...
“Grounded” brings plant wellness, and community focus to a changing Anacostia
Local business seeks a different approach to community-business relations
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A tale of two volunteers at the polls — different affiliation, shared passion
A Democrat and Republican table in front of a Poolesville voting center. For one, Trump is an inspiration. For the other, he's her worst nightmare.
Dana Munro
Voters and candidates talk unions, abortion rights, more
Unions have historically been strong organizers for Democratic candidates, and some union members waited in long lines to attend a rally featuring President Biden and former President Obama.
D.C. police report decline in anti-gay hate crimes
Local police report a decrease in bias-related crimes for sexual orientation despite recent investigations in Northwest D.C. Recent attacks in the Northwest D.C. area were perceived by many as an uptick in bias-related...
Hannah Campbell
The drive for diversity
By R. Fraser CONCORD, N.H. — Politics in New Hampshire is a core part of the state’s identity. Those politics are what has led to New Hampshire holding tight to its First In The Nation Primary status. However, as a...
For Sanders supporters, Iowa mess still looms large as spotlight shifts to New Hampshire
By Robert Heilberg MANCHESTER, N.H. — Surrogates and supporters at Sen. Bernie Sanders campaign’s debate watch party in Manchester said they remain concerned about the Iowa Democratic Party’s handling of the first-in...
