Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.
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Chile’s election sets up a stark left–right showdown
Chile heads to the polls on Sunday, in a fiercely polarized election that mirrors the region’s struggles with crime, inflation, and economic stagnation.
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2024 Election Live Coverage
NATIONAL OVERVIEW Live updates Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Race calls are based on reports from the Associated Press, unless otherwise noted. Results are preliminary and subject to certification by the Board of Elections. Last updated at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 5. RACE CALLS RHODE ISLAND ELECTION RESULTS MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION RESULTS
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Voter Voices: ‘I don’t feel like the government cares about my voice’
Anthony D’Ellena, 20, of Narragansett is a former town council candidate and political science student at Roger Williams University. He’s currently taking a year off school to run the election campaign for Republican Patricia Morgan, who is competing against incumbent Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. Here’s what he had to say about what’s motivating him to […]
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Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz popularized the term to brand his Republican opponents in the presidential race. To Minnesotans, though, it hits different.
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What you need to know about the Massachusetts primary electionÂ
On Sept. 3, voters in Massachusetts will decide on the list of candidates for both local and federal office that will appear on the general election ballot Nov. 5. Here’s what you need to know to vote in the Massachusetts primary election. Haga clic aquà para leer en Español. Important dates: How do I register […]
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Lo que necesitas saber sobre las elecciones primarias de Massachusetts
El 3 de septiembre, los votantes de Massachusetts decidirán sobre la lista de candidatos para cargos locales y federales que aparecerán en la votación de las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre. Esto es lo que necesitas saber para votar en las elecciones primarias de Massachusetts. Click here to read this story in English. Fechas […]
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A solemn Trump recounts details of assassination attempt: ‘I’m not supposed to be here’
During his presidential nomination acceptance speech, Donald Trump recounts his feelings and reaction to the shooting at a rally that injured him and killed a supporter.
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RNC speakers want to separate the president from the person to show softer side of Trump
Before former President Donald Trump’s marquee address tonight, the schedule of speakers has sought to show a softer, friendlier side of Trump than his persona as president and on the campaign trail.
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These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching
2024 is an extraordinary year of global elections, with dozens of national votes worldwide. Here are some of the ones we are closely following.
