elections

As Democrats Eye Senate Control, GOP Likely To Hold Slim House Majority

4:47pm October 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Democrats need a wave election to win the 30 seats they need to flip the House. But even with Hillary Clinton gaining in polls, Republicans are likely to hold onto their House majority, albeit a slimmer one.

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Hillary Clinton waves to supporters at a "Latinos for Hillary" grassroots event last year in in San Antonio.

Battleground: Texas? Could Hillary Clinton Actually Win The Lone-Star State?

4:47pm October 26, 2016

by Wade Goodwyn

Republican women have soured on Donald Trump, and Latinos are fired up against him. It's why Texas, which has gone Republican for the last 40 years, could be closer than it's been in decades.

Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk Of Fame star was repaired quickly after it was vandalized Wednesday.

Donald Trump's Walk Of Fame Star Vandalized With A Pickax

4:42pm October 26, 2016

by Mandalit del Barco

Police are still investigating, but a man who identified himself as the vandal can be seen on a video destroying the star as onlookers giggle and ask for the smashed bits as souvenirs.

Trump Often Uses The Campaign Spotlight To Promote His Own Brand

4:26pm October 26, 2016

by Meg Anderson

Donald Trump's attendance at the grand opening of his hotel in Washington, D.C., is just the latest example of the GOP nominee bringing media attention to his businesses.

Instructions for electronic touch-screen voting machines in Illinois in 2006.

Some Machines Are Flipping Votes, But That Doesn't Mean They're Rigged

3:27pm October 26, 2016

by Pam Fessler

As early voting starts, there are scattered reports of touch-screen voting machines "flipping" votes from one candidate to another. Old voting machines, not a "rigged" election, are likely to blame.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich delivers a speech during the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016 in Cleveland.

Politics & Government

WATCH: Megyn Kelly And Newt Gingrich Spar Over 'Sexual Predators'

12:11pm October 26, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The Fox host and the former speaker of the House get in a testy discussion over sexual obsession and Donald Trump.

New Hampshire Car Dealership Owner Warms To Trump After Meeting

11:46am October 26, 2016

A year ago, Jim Boyle was an uncommitted Republican who leaned toward Carly Fiorina. Boyle says he is now supporting Donald Trump after meeting him face-to-face.

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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are making their closing arguments to voters across swing states as the campaign moves into its final days. Both candidates have spent significant time in Florida — a must-win state for Trump.

Politics & Government

How Trump And Clinton Are Framing Their Closing Arguments

8:57am October 26, 2016

The NPR Politics team lays out what voters will see from each candidate in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign.

Andy Griffith as a pre-reality TV star turned populist in A Face in the Crowd.

We've Seen This Election Before, In Classic Movies

6:00pm October 25, 2016

by Bob Mondello

It's life imitating art — election edition. A look at movies that have covered ground that's been well trod this campaign season, like A Face in the Crowd and The Lion in Winter and Ace in the Hole.

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Clinton, Trump Make Closing Arguments With 2 Weeks Until Election Day

6:00pm October 25, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are focusing on their closing arguments to voters in key battleground states with two weeks to go until Election Day.

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