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Election Coverage

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Lucas County Republican Party headquarters in Holland, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. An image of former President Ronald Reagan is seen behind. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Nov 2, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control of Congress are at a stalemate, essentially a toss-up for the House and fight to the finish for the Senate.
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Voting machines are prepared for use on Election Day at the Allegheny County Elections Division warehouse, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

AP: The US election system is secure. But human nature is a vulnerability

David Klepper and Christina A. Cassidy Oct 31, 2024

This story was originally published by the Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2024, at 12:40 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hacking a local election system in the United States wouldn't be easy, and secretly altering...

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Lenny Carrillo from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office sets up voting booths at the Meadow Woods Community Center in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Early voting begins in Orange County on Monday and runs through November 3. There will be 22 locations across the county for early voting, open from 8am to 8pm daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day

Helen Wieffering, Associated Press Oct 31, 2024

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 22, 2024, at 7 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Once considered a pivotal swing state in presidential elections, Florida has proved reliably Republican...

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A damaged ballot drop box is displayed during a news conference at the Multnomah County Elections Division office on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

AP: Police say the man behind ballot box fires has metalworking experience and might plan more attacks

Alanna Durkin Richer and Claire Rush Oct 31, 2024

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 30, 2024, at 9:24 p.m. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man suspected of setting fires in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at PPL Center, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP: Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was ‘an absolute lovefest’

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 29, 2024, at 11:22 p.m. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Urged by some allies to apologize for racist comments made by speakers at his weekend rally, Donald...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

AP: Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’

The following story was first published on Oct. 28, 2024 at 10:31 p.m. by the Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats stepped up their attacks on Donald Trump on Monday, a day after a comedian...

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This combination of images shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at separate campaign events Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga., and Aston, Pa., respectively. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, left, Matt Rourke, File)

AP: Here’s what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

Steve Peoples, Associated Press Oct 28, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct 28, 2024 at 9:41 AM.  NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala...

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Supporters of Democrat Terry McAuliffe watch vote reports at an election party in McLean, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

AP: Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

Leah Askarinam, Associated Press Oct 22, 2024

This story was first published on Tuesday, Oct. 8, as part of AP's Explaining Election Day package. It is being republished Friday, Oct. 11, to update with changes in absentee ballot protocols in North...

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Students enjoy a taco bar and watch the vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 at the Boathouse.

Students watch Walz and Vance face off at Boathouse watch party

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2024

With only a month until election day, University of North Florida students rushed to the Boathouse on Tuesday to watch the first and final vice presidential debate on the big screen.  Tim Walz and...

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The Office of Student Learning and Civic Engagement booth provided numerous puffy paint and glitter colors for students to decorate tote bags. On the left, students could grab a free Osprey Vote T-shirt.

Students register to vote on Green, free tote bags and pizza

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Sep 23, 2024

By Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter UNF on-campus organizations provided individual booths on the green Sept 17. to promote National Voter Registration Day to students.  The Office of...

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Students gather at Boathouse for free tacos and Harris-Trump debate

Students gather at Boathouse for free tacos and Harris-Trump debate

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2024

Students turned out in large numbers to watch presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in their first and possibly final debate last week.  The University of North Florida...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

AP: Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that...

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