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Democrat Sarah McBride wins election to U.S. House in Delaware’s 1st Congressional District

Democrat Sarah McBride wins election to U.S. House in Delaware’s 1st Congressional District

Democrat Sarah McBride won election to a U.S. House seat representing Delaware on Tuesday. With her victory over Republican John Whalen III, McBride is poised to become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.
by The Associated Press

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‘Should have never happened’: Group in halfway house wrongly told they can’t vote

‘Should have never happened’: Group in halfway house wrongly told they can’t vote

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is reminding transitional housing providers that people with a felony record are allowed to vote unless they are in prison or jail under a law that went into effect in June 2023.
by Nicole Ki

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Voters could make recreational weed legal in a majority of U.S. states

Voters could make recreational weed legal in a majority of U.S. states

Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88 percent of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.
by Bill Chappell

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‘Preemptive anguish has an upside:’ Here‘s how to cope with election anxiety

‘Preemptive anguish has an upside:’ Here‘s how to cope with election anxiety

The American Psychological Association reported that 8 in 10 Republicans and Democrats say that politics are some of their biggest stressors. So how can we learn to sit with the unknown?
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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The path to 270: How Harris and Trump could gain enough electoral college votes to win

The path to 270: How Harris and Trump could gain enough electoral college votes to win

Minnesota recently moved from a “Lean Democrat” rating to “Likely Democrat,” according to the Cook Political Report. That means it’s more likely Minnesota will go to Vice President Kamala Harris.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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What’s your plan for handling election anxiety?

What’s your plan for handling election anxiety?

Are you feeling stressed out about the election? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about election anxiety and making plans to stay calm and connected over the next few days.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

The Minnesota Senate will stay in DFL control next year but there was no definitive word on the House. There were no surprises in Minnesota’s U.S. House and Senate elections. And voters were poised to continue using lottery money to fund natural resources projects.
by MPR News Staff

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Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday’s presidential election. Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled Tuesday after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are not chosen by chance. 
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