Politics & Government

Michigan lawmakers are considering changing the state's official bird

5:07am November 08, 2022

by Patrick Shea

Michigan's state bird is the American robin, but one lawmaker says it's time for a change. There is bipartisan support for the Kirtland's Warbler to represent the state.

A large turnout of Black voters in Milwaukee could help Democrats' cause

5:07am November 08, 2022

by H.J. Mai

African Americans make up 6.8% of Wisconsin's population. In Milwaukee, Black people comprise nearly 40% of all residents. High Black voter turnout in the state's largest city is key for Democrats.

People look on during the Cherry Blossom Festival Veterans Day Parade Sunday in Macon, Ga. Georgia's Senate race, which could decide control of the Senate, might not be resolved for a month.

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Your election night guide, hour-by-hour

5:01am November 08, 2022

by Domenico Montanaro

It all comes down to this. After months of campaigning, ups and down, Election Day is here. Here's what to watch, as the night unfolds.

President Biden during the world leaders' summit at the UN COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 2, 2021.

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It's going to be hard for Biden to meet this $11 billion climate change promise

5:00am November 08, 2022

by Eric McDaniel

President Biden has pledged to quadruple the annual U.S. contribution to international climate aid to $11 billion. He has a long, tough road to get there.

Connor Gibson looks forward to casting his ballot for Republicans on Tuesday. "I want leaders that are going to try and attempt to reach out to young people and understand our needs and our concerns," he said.

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'We are the future': Meet first-time voters supporting Republicans this cycle

5:00am November 08, 2022

by Barbara Sprunt

Young conservative voters aren't a monolith. They have different policy priorities and different views on what role former President Trump should play in the Republican Party.

Here are the results of all races for attorney general in 2022

12:02am November 08, 2022

by NPR Staff

Here are the 2022 results for attorney general races across the country.

Election 2022: Secretary of State Results

Here are the results of all races for secretary of state in 2022

12:01am November 08, 2022

by NPR Staff

Twenty-seven states have elections for secretary of state, a role that's emerged from relative obscurity amid baseless claims of widespread election fraud.

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 3, 2020. Several Democratic state lawmakers have proposed bills to make Election Day a holiday. Republican lawmakers are proposing similar legislation, some influenced by prominent election deniers.

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Should voting day be a holiday? Some election deniers say yes

6:06pm November 07, 2022

by Allison Mollenkamp

Republicans have proposed seven bills in the last two years to give voters the day off to cast their ballot. The legislation often comes with measures drawn from election denier talking points.

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15 voter intimidation incidents were reported in NC during early voting

4:43pm November 07, 2022

by April Laissle

North Carolina elections officials have documented 15 incidences of voter intimidation or harassment since the start of the early voting period.

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Young conservative voters share their views on former President Trump

4:36pm November 07, 2022

by Barbara Sprunt

Young conservative voters aren't a monolith. They have different policy priorities and different views on what role former President Donald Trump should play in the Republican Party.

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