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Certifying this year’s presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Local officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that, so far, has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trump’s loss.
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Why AP called the US Senate race in Arizona for Ruben Gallego
Ever wondered how media organizations call elections? The Associated Press explains when and why they called Ruben Gallego’s win.
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Maricopa County employees taking on extra shifts to help tackle surge of 2-page early ballots
Maricopa County employees are taking on extra shifts to help election workers with an around-the-clock operation to process early ballots that are an unusually long two pages.
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Not everything will run perfectly on Election Day. Still, US elections are remarkably reliable
Election workers across America have consistently pulled off presidential elections and accurately tallied the results—and there’s no reason to believe this year will be any different.
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Maricopa County officials say it could take as long as 13 days to tabulate ballots
Maricopa County’s ballot count could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will be the next US president.
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Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
The nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare, according to current and former election administrators of both parties.
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News media don’t run elections. Why do they call the winners?
It’s election night, the polls have closed, and chances are you’re waiting on the news to say who will be the next president. But why does the media play that role in the first place?
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
Election night in the US is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time—and you don’t get to look at the picture on the box. Here’s what to expect.
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Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the ‘sin’ of a 150-year boarding school policy
President Joe Biden on Friday formally apologized to Native Americans for the “sin” of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated children from their parents.
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Suspect in shootings of Democratic office in Tempe had over 120 guns in his home, officials find
An Arizona prosecutor said the man arrested in the shooting of a Democratic office in Tempe had more than 120 guns and over 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, leading law enforcement to believe he may have been planning a mass casualty event.
