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In Storm-Ravaged N.J. Town, A Scramble At The Polls

8:47am November 07, 2012

by Jim Zarroli

It was not an ordinary Election Day in Belmar, N.J., one of the beach towns that was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Some of the regular polling places were flooded, and town officials had to come up with new ways to get voters to the polls.

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How Important Was Gender Gap In 2012 Election?

8:42am November 07, 2012

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway about the election results and the role of female voters and other demographics.

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How Important Was Gender Gap In 2012 Election?

8:42am November 07, 2012

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway about the election results and the role of female voters and other demographics.

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In North Dakota, A Tale Of Two Ticket-Splitters

8:35am November 07, 2012

by Neda Ulaby

In West Fargo, N.D., voters have a tradition of sending one party to the White House and the other to Congress. Two voters maintained that tradition — but not as you'd expect. North Dakota's Senate race is still too close to call.

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In North Dakota, A Tale Of Two Ticket-Splitters

8:35am November 07, 2012

by Neda Ulaby

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Democratic Candidates Do Well In Sunshine State

4:14am November 07, 2012

by Debbie Elliott

In Florida, the presidential race is still too close to call. Exit polls show President Obama with strong support among Black and Hispanic voters in the state. The party retained a Senate seat and picked up a few key congressional races.

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Democratic Candidates Do Well In Sunshine State

4:14am November 07, 2012

by Debbie Elliott

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Colo., Wash. Voters Pass Marijuana Ballot Issues

4:00am November 07, 2012

by Jeff Brady

Voters in Washington state and Colorado approved ballot measures legalizing recreational marijuana use. In Colorado, the drug will be regulated like alcohol. Residents over 21 years old will be allowed up to an ounce of marijuana.

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Colo., Wash. Voters Pass Marijuana Ballot Issues

4:00am November 07, 2012

by Jeff Brady

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Gay-Marriage Supporters Do Well In State Elections

4:00am November 07, 2012

by Steve Inskeep

There were many more ballot initiatives across the country. A constitutional amendment proposed in Minnesota would've defined marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. That effort was defeated by voters — one of several victories for supporters of same-sex marriage Tuesday night.

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