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September 12, 2024

AXIOS: Trump says he won't do another presidential debate

Former President Trump on Thursday ruled out participating in another debate with Vice President Harris, writing on his Truth Social account that "there will be no third debate."

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September 12, 2024

BLOOMBERG: Two Swing States Bucked US Trend for Rising Household Incomes

Pennsylvania and Georgia were the two swing states where the median worker made less money than in 2022, after adjusting for inflation, according to the annual American Community Survey published Thursday

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September 12, 2024

THE HILL: 7 sleeper races to watch in November

Marquee toss-up races and high-profile candidates have dominated the political conversation as both parties battle for the House and Senate, but some potential sleeper contests could offer political observers a surprise.

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September 12, 2024

USA TODAY: Election officials warn that problems with USPS could cause problems in November election

The letter details instances where ballots were not delivered to officials on time due to USPS delays, with other cases where ballots delivered on time were not postmarked and unable for counting.

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September 12, 2024

POLITICO: Pro-Harris super PAC to invest heavily in ads targeting women on abortion in swing states

American Bridge 21st Century will drop $15 million on ads in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.

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September 12, 2024

WAPO: Trump stokes suspicions about assassination attempt, raising fears of more violence

After an initial period of relative restraint, the former president has begun blaming the shooting on his opponents and amplifying conspiracy theories.

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September 12, 2024

POLITICO: Trump sells himself as a ‘leader’ on IVF, angering some Republicans

The proposal is alienating two pillars of the Republican Party.

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September 12, 2024

THE HILL: Harris to do more media in coming days, including NABJ interview

Vice President Harris is expected to ramp up her activity in the coming days, seeking to build off momentum from her performance in Tuesday’s debate against former President Trump.

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September 12, 2024

WSJ: We Asked Undecided Voters Who Won the Trump-Harris Debate

Most agree on the winner, but they remain set in their views about the two candidates

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September 12, 2024

THE HILL: Republicans urge Trump to accept second debate against Harris

Allies of former President Trump are urging him to accept a second debate with Vice President Harris after she turned in a strong performance Tuesday night, effectively putting the ball in Trump’s court for a second meeting.

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September 12, 2024

NY TIMES: Harris, After a Debate Success, Confronts a Battleground ‘Game of Inches’

Her campaign is riding high, but still sees the race as an exceedingly close grind. Her aides have new hopes of focusing the race squarely on Donald Trump’s fitness for office.

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September 12, 2024

USA TODAY: Ben & Jerry's co-founders unveil Kamala Harris 'Coconut Jubilee' ice cream flavor

Vice President Kamala Harris went viral after asking about a coconut tree. Now, she's getting her very own coconut ice cream

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September 11, 2024

POLITICO: Weed, wages and same-sex marriage: The most intriguing ballot measures that voters will decide in November

Across the U.S. in November, voters will weigh proposals on election policies, minimum wage increases and marijuana legalization.

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September 11, 2024

USA TODAY: A fierce debate and seven swing state voters: Readers weigh in on Harris-Trump debate

A retired homicide cop who’s seen things. An aspiring screenwriter worried that voters will green-light a Donald Trump White House sequel. A steely Air Force vet on his fourth cup of coffee.

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September 11, 2024

NY TIMES: Pundits Said Harris Won the Debate. Undecided Voters Weren’t So Sure.

Voters said the vice president talked about a sweeping vision to fix the country’s most stubborn problems. But they wanted the fine print.

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September 10, 2024

EAST VALLEY: Political ad spending to hit $150M in Arizona

A new report by AdImpact, which tracks these things, finds that politicians and the political action committees that support them have reserved almost $1.8 billion worth of commercial time between Labor Day and Election Day nationwide.

Arizona

September 10, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Maricopa County increases polling locations, staffing amid predicted historic turnout

Election day is in 57 days. Arizona’s largest county is already preparing for a historic turnout, long lines, and a two-page ballot.

Arizona

September 10, 2024

TUCSON.COM: Trump to campaign in Tucson Thursday; Emhoff visiting same day

Former President Donald Trump will campaign in Tucson on Thursday, where he plans to talk about what he calls “the struggling economy and the rising cost of housing.”

Arizona

September 9, 2024

PHOENIX NEW TIMES: All 13 ballot measures Arizona voters will decide this November

GOP lawmakers referred 11 proposed laws to the ballot, while two others could be added by citizen initiative.

Arizona

September 9, 2024

WSJ: Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in Arizona. Will It Impact the Presidential Race?

A proposed constitutional amendment has added another layer to the election in a battleground state

Arizona

September 6, 2024

AZ MIRROR: Maricopa County promises it’s ready for a two-page ballot in November

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Maricopa County voters will mark their choices on a two-page ballot in November.

Arizona

September 6, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Fact-checking JD Vance’s campaign speech at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance made another campaign speech in the Valley at the Sun, this time at the Arizona Biltmore resort in east Phoenix.

Arizona

September 5, 2024

AXIOS PHX: Residency challenge could threaten GOP control of Arizona House

Control of the Arizona House could come down to whether a GOP candidate in a deep red district is actually qualified to serve in the Legislature under the state constitution's residency requirement.

Arizona

September 5, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Ballots in Maricopa County will be 2 pages for the first time since 2006

Election Day is two months away, and Maricopa County workers are hard at work creating, proofing and printing 21,534 different ballot styles to distribute by mail and at in-person voting centers.

Arizona

September 5, 2024

TUCSON.COM: Group claims AZ recorders don't check voters' citizenship

An Arizona group that has claimed election irregularity in the state is suing all 15 county recorders, accusing them of failing to do their jobs to ensure that only citizens are voting.

Arizona

September 4, 2024

AZ CENTRAL: Arizona gets $47 million in federal funding to provide humanitarian aid to migrants

Arizona will get more than $47 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which will be distributed to fund nonprofits and local governments that provide humanitarian aid to migrants released from federal custody at the border.

Arizona

September 4, 2024

AZ CENTRAL: Harris-Walz supporters speak out on abortion rights, voting at Phoenix event

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and her vice-presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, discuss the importance of abortion rights and getting to the polls at an event in Phoenix on Sept. 3, 2024.

Arizona

September 4, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Trump running mate Vance to hold 2 campaign events in Phoenix area this week

Vance is now scheduled to deliver remarks at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix on Thursday. Doors open at noon, and the event is slated to begin at 3 p.m.

Arizona

September 4, 2024

AZ FAMILY: How to watch Arizona political candidates debate for your vote

Arizona Clean Elections and Arizona Media Association are hosting a series of debates between candidates running for various state and county offices.

Arizona

September 3, 2024

YUMA SUN: Arizona voters are asked to curb their own lawmaking power

Most of the attention to the ballot measures set for vote this year has been focused on a few high-profile issues like the right to abortion and new laws on border security.

Arizona

September 10, 2024

LEDGER ENQUIRER: Georgia’s secretary of state expects smooth elections in November, despite rule changes

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Monday predicted smooth elections in the Peach State this year despite rules changes being imposed by a State Election Board he called “a mess.”

Georgia

September 10, 2024

AJC: Cobb’s election board halts meeting after an attendee yells ‘heil Hitler’

The Cobb County Board of Elections abruptly canceled its meeting Monday afternoon after an unidentified attendee shouted “heil Hitler” during the public comment period.

Georgia

September 10, 2024

AJC: Donald Trump and most Georgia House Republicans hold on to false election claims

The former president continues to repeat unproven ‘cheating’ allegations ahead of tonight’s debate with Kamala Harris

Georgia

September 9, 2024

LEDGER ENQUIRER: Gov. Brian Kemp can’t be forced to hold hearing on State Election Board, Georgia AG says

Georgians do not have the authority to demand that the governor convene an administrative hearing to take up accusations against members of state boards, Attorney General Chris Carr wrote in a legal opinion issued Friday.

Georgia

September 8, 2024

AJC: A frantic warning: Mother of suspect apparently called Georgia school before shooting

Apalachee High School counselor reportedly was told that morning about ‘extreme emergency’ with 14-year-old

Georgia

September 6, 2024

AJC: Stalled gun safety bills haunt Georgia lawmakers after shooting at Apalachee High School

Reactions to school shooting.

Georgia

September 5, 2024

AJC: Georgia voters’ status changed to ‘inactive’ because of returned mail

‘Inactive’ voters are still eligible to cast a ballot in elections.

Georgia

September 5, 2024

AJC: The shooting at Apalachee High School is bringing new attention to the gun policy divide in Georgia

While both parties agree on problem, they’re far apart on solutions.

Georgia

September 4, 2024

SAVANNAH NOW: Harris-Walz reproductive freedom bus tour set for Savannah, headlined by Rep. Nikema Williams

The Harris-Walz campaign bus will not be gone from Savannah long after last week's near-capacity rally at Enmarket Arena.

Georgia

September 4, 2024

AJC: New political organization bolsters Democrats in Georgia’s battleground legislative races

Conservative group helps Democrat overturn an election.

Georgia

September 4, 2024

AJC: Donald Trump’s waffling stance on abortion is galvanizing Kamala Harris’ ‘reproductive freedom’ bus tour

Former president spent the weekend walking back statements criticizing six-week abortion bans

Georgia

September 3, 2024

AJC: Are you stressed about the election? You’re not alone. Here are some ways to cope

Dr. Drew Westen, the author of ‘The Political Brain,’ talks about why this election cycle is like no other and how you can take charge of your mental health.

Georgia

September 3, 2024

AJC: Voter turnout in metro Atlanta differs by region, race and income

A new analysis by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found voter turnout in metro Atlanta is affected by race, income and education, and those turnout figures are geographically distinct.

Georgia

September 1, 2024

AJC: Trump’s abortion comments raise the ire of some Georgia Republicans

Former President Donald Trump told NBC News he doesn’t support a six-week abortion ban in Florida. His campaign is walking back the statement.

Georgia

August 30, 2024

AJC: Harris pledges to overturn Republican-backed abortion and health care policies in Georgia

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to reverse Republican-backed anti-abortion and health care policies in a fiery address Thursday before a rowdy crowd of thousands so energized that they repeatedly drowned out her speech with cheers.

Georgia

September 10, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Heading into Harris-Trump debate, here's what polls in Michigan and elsewhere say

Heading into Tuesday night's first and potentially only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, and Republican former President Donald Trump, the race couldn't be tighter in Michigan.

Michigan

September 9, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: In close Michigan congressional contest, 2 former colleagues spar

But this fall's race for the 7th District seat promises to be just as hard-fought and just as expensive if not more so, especially given that the Republican Party, represented by former state Sen. Tom Barrett of Charlotte

Michigan

September 9, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Walz to make first solo campaign visit to Michigan

The Thursday visit will kick off a swing through eight battleground states for the Harris-Walz campaign, the campaign announced Sunday.

Michigan

September 7, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: DNC flies plane over Michigan Stadium with banner blasting Ohio State fan JD Vance

Can college football rivalries motivate Michigan voters to oppose a GOP ticket that includes Ohio State fan JD Vance? Democrats continue to test the theory — this time with a plane flying a banner highlighting Vance's loyalty to his alma mater above the Big House on Saturday.

Michigan

September 7, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Biden signs pro-labor order in Michigan, dares a successor to undo it

Democratic President Joe Biden signed a pro-labor executive order in Michigan Friday, flexing his administrative powers in a bid to promote unions and worker benefits, while daring a successor to repeal the policy.

Michigan

September 6, 2024

FLINT COURIER: Your Vote, Your Voice: accessible voting event champions equal access for every voter at Accessible Voting Information Session

With the presidential election only a few months away, it is more important than ever for Genesee County residents to be educated and empowered when it comes to voting.

Michigan

September 5, 2024

DETROIT NEWS: Poll: Michigan voters back minimum wage hike, but support dips on tipped wage change

A majority of Michigan voters said they back an increase to the minimum wage as well as mandated paid sick leave, according to a new statewide poll, but the support dipped significantly when it came to the elimination of Michigan's tipped wage, a lower hourly rate paid to servers who receive tips.

Michigan

September 5, 2024

DETROIT NEWS: Most Michigan voters want U.S. to remain in NATO, arm Ukraine in war, poll shows

The survey of 600 likely Michigan voters found just 12% of respondents opposed staying in NATO, and 11% were unsure or neutral on the question.

Michigan

September 4, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: How 'minor shifts' could swing a close presidential race in Michigan

The race for the presidency between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is on a knife's edge in Michigan, with a small group of undecided voters and the two parties' turnout operations poised to sway the contest over the final two months of the campaign.

Michigan

September 4, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Michigan 16-year-olds can preregister to vote. Here's how.

Sixteen-year-olds in Michigan can't vote for a couple of years. But they can take a step toward filling out their first ballot now by preregistering to vote.

Michigan

September 3, 2024

M LIVE: At Labor Day stop in Detroit, Kamala Harris touts support for pro-union policies

In a Labor Day campaign event here, Vice President Kamala Harris said the true measure of a labor union was based on the people that organization lifted.

Michigan

September 3, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: 3 reasons Kamala Harris came to Detroit for Labor Day campaign stop

Harris' stop also put a spotlight on the city's history of hosting candidates on the federal holiday that celebrates American workers.

Michigan

September 3, 2024

WLNS: Harris’ Labor Day visit draws criticism from MI Republicans

Michigan has been a popular stop for the presidential candidates, and there are still over two months until the election.

Michigan

September 3, 2024

WWMT: Democrats, Republicans vie for Michigan's diverse voter base in tight election

The state of Michigan has become one of the most popular battle ground states in this year's 2024 presidential election.

Michigan

August 30, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Harris, Trump in virtual dead-heat among Michigan voters, new poll shows

The poll, done by EPIC-MRA of Lansing for the Free Press and its media partners between the end of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last Thursday and Monday of this week, showed Trump ahead of Harris in Michigan by 1 percentage point

Michigan

September 9, 2024

NEWS 2 NV: Green Party candidate Jill Stein discusses getting removed from Nevada's ballot

On Friday, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Nevada Democratic Party's lawsuit to block Green Party candidate Jill Stein from appearing on November's general election ballot.

Nevada

September 9, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos

Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs.

Nevada

September 9, 2024

RGJ: Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz to campaign in Reno a day before presidential debate

The Minnesota governor will be making a stop in Reno and Las Vegas prior to the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Nevada

September 6, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Political fight over Nevada voter ID question likely to heat up after new groups formed

Gov. Joe Lombardo is chairing a PAC backing the question, while a progressive group has started a PAC opposing it.

Nevada

September 5, 2024

LV REVIEW JOURNAL: Trump to deliver address to Republican Jewish Coalition event in Las Vegas

Presidential candidate Donald Trump will deliver an address on Thursday at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual meeting in Las Vegas.

Nevada

September 5, 2024

LV SUN: Trump’s divisiveness leads Nevada GOP alumni to back Harris

Greg Brower, who served in the Nevada Senate as a Republican, is supporting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ bid for largely the same reasons he chose to register as a Republican during the early 1980s.

Nevada

September 5, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Nevada Latinos more likely to vote than swing state peers

Turnout at the polls still lags significantly behind white voters, prompting the presidential campaigns to focus their attention on attracting minorities.

Nevada

September 4, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Brown says he's "not for changing our existing law" on abortion ballot measure

The GOP Senate candidate has not said how he will vote on the initiative this fall.

Nevada

September 4, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Poll: Nevada voters want expanded birth control access, oppose abortion criminalization

Polls ahead of the 2022 election show abortion as one of the top issues motivating Nevadans to cast their ballots.

Nevada

September 3, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Nevada Latinos disappointed, not surprised, over judicial pause for ‘parole in place’

The Biden administration program could benefit up to 10,000 people in Nevada, per one estimate.

Nevada

September 3, 2024

NBC 3 LV: How unemployment numbers in Nevada could affect presidential election

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada has the highest unemployment rate of any state in the nation at 5.4%

Nevada

August 30, 2024

LV SUN: Harris campaign tabs Nevada’s Horsford as national co-chair

U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., was named a national co-chair for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, the Las Vegas resident announced in a social media post today.

Nevada

August 29, 2024

RGJ: Court order: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not appear on Nevada ballot

Despite missing the deadline to be removed from Nevada’s general election ballots, Robert F. Kennedy’s name will not appear.

Nevada

August 28, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Poll: Majority of Nevadans support NATO, continuing aid to Ukraine

Continuing aid to Ukraine is supported by more than three-quarters of Democrats, but half of Republicans.

Nevada

August 28, 2024

LV SUN: Harris’ housing plan aims to help ease Nevada’s shortage of affordable housing

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign unveiled an ad Tuesday magnifying her push to address the housing shortage and lower home costs in America, saying “We should be doing everything we can to make it more affordable to buy a home, not less.”

Nevada

September 9, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: VP Kamala Harris returning to Charlotte for a post-debate event. What we know

The Democratic presidential candidate will hold events in Charlotte and Greensboro Thursday to kick off a nationwide campaign swing following her first debate with former President Donald Trump

North Carolina

September 9, 2024

HEARLD SUN: ‘Political play’ or election integrity? Fact-checking GOP voter registration lawsuits in NC

In a pair of lawsuits filed last month, national and state Republicans seek to purge North Carolina’s voter rolls of hundreds of thousands of registrants they say were improperly allowed to register.

North Carolina

September 6, 2024

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Donald Trump visit to close Charlotte interstate for hours Friday, police say

Interstate 85 will close for hours in two parts of Charlotte when former President Donald Trump flies to the city on Friday, police said.

North Carolina

September 6, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: Judge rules on RFK Jr.’s NC ballot lawsuit, with implications for key election deadline

A Wake County judge denied Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to be removed from North Carolina’s presidential ballot on Thursday.

North Carolina

September 5, 2024

HEARLD SUN: Liz Cheney, in swing state of NC, reveals she will vote for Kamala Harris for president

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, a Republican, told an audience at Duke University on Wednesday that she is going to vote for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

North Carolina

September 4, 2024

INDY WEEK: Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin isn’t Running for Reelection. How Will Her Legacy Hold Up?

The two-term mayor saw a city council go from united in a flurry of pro-development activity to divided over numerous issues. How will the city move forward without her at the helm?

North Carolina

September 4, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: ‘The power levers in our state’ run through its courts. Your choices for NC’s next justice

Amid presidential ballot shake-ups and gubernatorial attack ads, a neglected but consequential campaign is being waged in North Carolina politics for a seat on the state Supreme Court.

North Carolina

September 3, 2024

FORBES: Election 2024: Here’s Why North Carolina Has Suddenly Become A Key Swing State

Vice President Kamala Harris could become only the second Democratic presidential candidate to win North Carolina in more than 40 years as the state has slowly shifted more to the left over the past decade—thanks in part to a growing high-tech corridor.

North Carolina

August 29, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: Why is Kamala Harris’ name first on the ballot in NC? How candidate order is determined

The first name North Carolina voters will see on their ballot this year is Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat running for the office of President of the United States.

North Carolina

August 27, 2024

USA TODAY: Trump won over voters from the largest Native American tribe in North Carolina. How?

A strong campaign presence from the Trumps, an emphasis on traditional Christian values and a tight-knit community has all played a role in the switch for these Native American Robeson County voters.

North Carolina

August 26, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: NC governor’s race: Latest poll shows Josh Stein’s growing lead over Mark Robinson

A new High Point University/SurveyUSA poll paints a rosier Election Day outlook for Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein than it does for Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

North Carolina

August 23, 2024

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Fact check: At NC rally, Trump claims new employment statistics are ‘massive scandal’

At a North Carolina campaign rally, former President Donald Trump referred to a routine employment data update as the Biden-Harris administration “fraudulently manipulating job statistics.”

North Carolina

August 22, 2024

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Ready for prime time: Previewing NC Gov. Roy Cooper’s speech supporting Kamala Harris

Gov. Roy Cooper intends to use his prime-time speech Thursday at the Democratic National Convention to try to solidify to Americans the work Vice President Kamala Harris did as attorney general, her desire to help people and why she deserves their vote.

North Carolina

August 20, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: NC voters will have more choices than ever in the presidential election. Who is running?

In November, North Carolina is expected to have the largest number of presidential candidates in the state’s history.

North Carolina

August 19, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: NC’s maternal mortality rate doubled in a 2-year stretch, data shows. Here’s why Read more at:

North Carolina’s maternal mortality rate saw a 100% increase from 2019 to 2021 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

North Carolina

September 10, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Philadelphia police expect protests in the city ahead of the presidential debate. Here’s what we know so far.

Among those expected to turn out on debate day: Pro-Palestinian activists, antiabortion demonstrators, Mummers, and a giant mouse.

Pennsylvania

September 10, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Debate night comes to Philadelphia, the new center of the political world

The presidential debate at the National Constitution Center puts the city squarely in the political spotlight.

Pennsylvania

September 9, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Suburbs of small cities like Harrisburg are shifting blue — and could help Kamala Harris win Pa.

Suburban areas across the state will be key to whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump win Pennsylvania, and the White House, in November.

Pennsylvania

September 9, 2024

USA TODAY: Where is the next presidential debate being held? Inside historic venue

One of the defining moments in the 2024 presidential campaign will take place Tuesday night at a Philadelphia venue that was established by Ronald Reagan 15 years before it became a reality. It's also the site of a key speech by a rising Democratic star.

Pennsylvania

September 8, 2024

INQUIRER: Many residents’ tax bills will more than double in West and Southwest Philly next year, and they want answers

An Inquirer analysis found that the census tracts hardest hit by the city's latest property assessments are mostly Black, while census tracts where values increased the least are majority white.

Pennsylvania

September 7, 2024

PENN LIVE: Banner urging Penn State fans to ‘Beat Trump, Sack Project 2025′ to fly over Beaver Stadium

Penn State fans and students tailgating before the game against Bowling Green today will get buzzed overhead by a plane with a banner targeting former President Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania

September 6, 2024

INQUIRER: How Sen. Bob Casey became Democrats’ go-to messenger on ‘greedflation’ — among the biggest issues for the party ahead of November

Casey’s plan to attack price gouging has been embraced by Kamala Harris and other top Democrats, but it’s also attracted some criticism ahead of his high stakes reelection contest against Dave McCormick.

Pennsylvania

September 6, 2024

INQUIRER: Everything you need to know about the Pa. steel deal at the center of the presidential election

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are threatening the sale of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel.

Pennsylvania

September 5, 2024

TRIB LIVE: GOP appeals date ruling on mail-in ballots to Pa. Supreme Court

The appeal to the state Supreme Court was expected. It is being fast-tracked, like all elections cases this year.

Pennsylvania

September 5, 2024

PENN LIVE: Walz rallies support for Democratic ticket in GOP-rich Lancaster

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz stepped in to the Lancaster County Democratic headquarters on Wednesday ready with a pep talk to inspire campaign volunteers to keep at their work.

Pennsylvania

September 5, 2024

INQUIRER: Donald Trump suggests Philly presidential debate won’t be fair, questions Kamala Harris’ intelligence and warns of ‘World War III’ at Fox News town hall in Harrisburg

Donald Trump falsely claimed that Kamala Harris would receive debate questions in advance. This is contrary to debate rules announced by ABC that both campaigns agreed to.

Pennsylvania

September 5, 2024

THE HILL: Pennsylvania emerges as pivotal Harris-Trump battleground

Pennsylvania is shaping up as a challenge for Vice President Harris in the presidential race, as a new CNN poll shows her tied with former President Trump in the state and badly trailing him among male voters.

Pennsylvania

September 4, 2024

PENN LIVE: Pa. county, attorney ordered to pay more than $1 million in election case

A rural Pennsylvania county that state courts said went rogue in permitting outside inspectors to examine voting machines as part of efforts to help former President Donald J. Trump’s election fraud claims

Pennsylvania

September 4, 2024

PITT POST GAZETTE: Walz returning to Pittsburgh Wednesday, a day before Harris

The Democratic vice-presidential nominee will stop by after Lancaster and before Erie

Pennsylvania

September 4, 2024

INQUIRER: Kamala Harris is ‘ready to deal’ with Donald Trump’s interruptions, her campaign says. That’s why she wants live mics

The Democratic nominee has notched a few viral moments. Her team says she’s prepared for interruptions by her GOP rival.

Pennsylvania

September 10, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats spin the debate ahead of tonight's Harris-Trump face-off

Ahead of the first and only scheduled debate between Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, the heads of Wisconsin's political parties are seeking to tie the candidates to unpopular figures and platforms.

Wisconsin

September 9, 2024

MJS: Hannibal Lecter, Al Capone and a list of promises. Takeaways from Trump's Mosinee rally

Former President Donald Trump addressed about 7,000 people in central Wisconsin on Saturday in his fourth Wisconsin rally of the 2024 campaign.

Wisconsin

September 6, 2024

MJS: $7.3 billion for rural energy and other takeaways from Joe Biden's Wisconsin visit

Biden spoke in Westby, about 30 minutes from La Crosse, at an outdoor event that seemed tame in comparison to recent rallies held by the Harris-Walz campaign in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin

September 6, 2024

MJS: What to know about Donald Trump's visit to Wisconsin. Where he'll be, when it starts, how to get tickets

Republican former President Donald Trump will return to Wisconsin on Saturday to hold a rally in Mosinee, a city in the central part of the state near Wausau and Stevens Point.

Wisconsin

September 5, 2024

MJS: Takeaways from Eric Hovde campaign stop: He calls for simpler tax code, defends investments

With two months left in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Republican businessman Eric Hovde toured a metal fabrication facility in Dane County and fielded questions from employees.

Wisconsin

September 4, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin voter ID law still causing confusion, stifles turnout in Milwaukee, voting advocates say

Nearly a decade ago, Wisconsin traded its designation as one of the easiest places to cast ballots for stricter voting rules that set off a still-ongoing debate over voter access.

Wisconsin

September 3, 2024

NEW REPUBLIC: Wisconsin Democrats Hope to Run the Table on Kamala’s Coattails

Faced with a slew of challenging races in the Badger State, party officials are hoping that enthusiasm for their presidential nominee will trickle downballot.

Wisconsin

August 29, 2024

MJS: JD Vance contrasts Trump, Harris on economy during campaign stop at AmeriLux in De Pere

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance headlined the economy during a Wisconsin campaign stop on Wednesday in an AmeriLux distribution center warehouse.

Wisconsin

August 29, 2024

WI PUBLIC RADIO: Northern Wisconsin town accused of breaking the law by pulling voting machines

Town of Thornapple in Rusk County has hand-counted paper ballots in two elections this year, the US DOJ is threatening a lawsuit

Wisconsin

August 28, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin Elections Commission approves Jill Stein, RFK Jr., Cornel West for the ballot

A day after the state Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to remove Green Party candidate Jill Stein from the ballot in Wisconsin, the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission confirmed she will appear on November ballots in the battleground state.

Wisconsin

August 27, 2024

MJS: Republican state Assembly candidate facing criminal charge stemming from April election

A Republican running for a south side Assembly seat is facing a criminal charge of making a false statement against his opponent in a Milwaukee Common Council race in April.

Wisconsin

August 26, 2024

WISCONSIN WATCH: Wisconsin ballot error highlights pressures on election officials ahead of November

With more new clerks and rapidly changing election laws, mistakes can happen. But in today’s political climate, those mistakes are heavily scrutinized.

Wisconsin

August 23, 2024

MJS: At DNC, Wisconsin union leaders push back on Republican moves to push to court labor

Wisconsin union leaders are not biting on Republican attempts to court their votes.

Wisconsin

August 22, 2024

MJS: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson takes the stage at DNC in Chicago

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson got a brief moment in the Democratic National Convention spotlight Wednesday evening.

Wisconsin

August 21, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin Democrats say enthusiasm boost could lift party to success in legislative races

Wisconsin Democrats had already seen a boost in enthusiasm for state legislative races with the adoption of a new set of electoral boundaries for the Nov. 5 election.

Wisconsin

Battleground News is the source for 2024 election news as it pertains to the seven swing states and their 93 electoral votes. With local sources, we cover how voters in each swing state district are thinking about the issues and the candidates.

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