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More than two dozen local officials in swing states have refused to certify elections in recent years, including after the primary election in Nevada's Washoe County this summer.

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The turbulent 2024 campaign has reached its end. Here are some things to keep in mind throughout Election Day and beyond.

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They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs.

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Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta in Pennsylvania — ruling after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance — did not immediately explain his reasoning.

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Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins.

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View live election results for the 2024 governor races.

View live results for the 2024 United States Senate elections.

View live results for the 2024 United States presidential election.

Voting concludes Tuesday in Texas' presidential, Senate and House contests. View the live results.

View live results for Florida's ballot measures and races for president, Senate and House.

View live results for Michigan's races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

View live results for Massachusetts' ballot measures and races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

View live election results for key contests in Colorado.

Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.

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Various state rules regarding when election officials can process and count mail-in ballots means it will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from these ballots are fully known.

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The Associated Press can't call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here's a breakdown of when that will happen.

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Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.

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Thousands of last-minute challenges to voters’ mail ballot applications, along with baseless claims by former President Donald Trump, are adding pressure on Pennsylvania county officials.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the substance.

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