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News Articles: Elections

Vice President Harris (R), introduces Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (L) during a campaign rally at Temple University on Monday in Philadelphia.

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  • Elections

Harris campaign raises $36 million in 24 hours after announcing Walz as running mate

The multi-million dollar figure adds to Harris' record-shattering fundraising haul.

August 08, 2024
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  • Alana Wise
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Gwen Walz, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and presidential candidate Kamala Harris walk across the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport after their first rally together on Tuesday.

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  • Politics

What to know about Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz

Gwen and Tim Walz met while teaching high school in the '90s, and she's now a vocal advocate for expanding educational opportunities in prisons. Here's what else to know about Minnesota's first lady.

August 08, 2024
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, speaks with diners at the Park Diner in St. Cloud, Minn., on July 28.

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  • Politics

What to know about Usha Vance, JD Vance's wife

Usha Vance grew up in San Diego and clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after Yale Law School. Here's what else to know about the wife of the Republican vice presidential candidate.

August 08, 2024
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  • Joe Hernandez
Jeremy Green Eche of Brooklyn bought the Harris-Walz domain name, along with many other hypothetical tickets, in 2020. He describes himself as "the best political cybersquatter ever."

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  • Elections

The self-proclaimed GOAT of cybersquatting sold HarrisWalz.com for $15k

Jeremy Green Eche of Brooklyn buys and saves websites for hypothetical presidential tickets. On Tuesday, he sold HarrisWalz.com to a person seemingly unconnected to either campaign.

August 08, 2024
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, a U.S. senator from Ohio, speaks during a press conference at the Shelby Township Police Department on Wednesday in Shelby, Mich.

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  • Elections

As Democrats barnstorm battleground states, so does JD Vance

While Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are rallying supporters in swing states, Republican presidential nominee JD Vance is following them to push back on their policies.

August 07, 2024
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  • Stephen Fowler
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, pictured at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, is getting attention for a law he signed last year requiring public schools to provide free period products.

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  • Politics

Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it.

August 07, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris applauds as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, speaks at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

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  • Elections

Takeaways from Tim Walz's introduction to the national stage

The Minnesota governor spoke alongside Vice President Harris Tuesday night for the first time as her running mate, and made clear what he brings to the campaign.

August 07, 2024
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  • Domenico Montanaro
An election worker processes ballots at the Clark County Election Department in Las Vegas on Nov. 10, 2022.

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  • Elections

The GOP continues a legal fight against mail ballots that arrive after Election Day

Ahead of this year's election, Republicans have been trying to stop some states — including swing state Nevada — from counting valid postmarked mail ballots that don't arrive until after Election Day.

August 07, 2024
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  • Ashley Lopez
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrive for a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.

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  • Elections

Harris introduces her running mate, 'Coach Walz,' at an energetic Philly rally

In Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ticking through his varied resume.

August 07, 2024
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  • NPR Washington Desk
John Fervier, chairman of the Georgia State Election Board, listens during a meeting at the Capitol in Atlanta, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.

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  • Elections

Georgia election board says counties can do more to investigate election results

Georgia's State Election Board voted to require county election officials to make a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying results, signaling that election result fights could intensify this November.

August 07, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Left: U.S. Vice President Harris arrives for an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22 in Washington, D.C. Right: Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump holds a rally at the Van Andel Arena on July 20 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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  • Elections

Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump

Vice President Harris has upended the presidential race and has now built a 51%-48% lead over former President Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

August 06, 2024
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  • Domenico Montanaro
Bon Iver performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 9, 2018, in Manchester, Tenn.

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  • Elections

She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.

August 06, 2024
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  • Eric McDaniel
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a DNC press conference on July 17 in Milwaukee.

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  • Elections

Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.

August 06, 2024
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  • Dana Ferguson
Vice President Harris steps off Air Force 2 upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 1.

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  • Elections

Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known

Of the top three potential running mates, Mark Kelly has the highest favorability rating overall and is particularly strong with independents. Harris is set to make her announcement Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
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  • Domenico Montanaro
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks during a campaign event on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Northwoods, Mo.. Voting in the Democratic House primary race closes Tuesday.

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  • Elections

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush faces a primary challenger backed by pro-Israel groups

Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush faces a tough primary challenge from St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in what's shaping up to be one of the most expensive House primary races ever.

August 06, 2024
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  • Jason Rosenbaum
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