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BATTLEGROUND

September 19, 2024

NY TIMES: Cross-Tabs: September 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate

Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll of 2,437 likely voters, including a poll of 1,082 voters in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, conducted from Sept. 11 to 16, 2024.

battleground

September 19, 2024

INQUIRER: Bob Casey has a big lead in Pennsylvania’s Senate race. But Dave McCormick is still in it, a new poll shows.

Forty-nine percent of respondents said they planned to vote for Casey, while 40% supported McCormick.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

INQUIRER: Harris now has narrow lead over Trump in Pa.

Inquirer/NYT/Siena poll finds she picked up considerable ground in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

INQUIRER: Josh Shapiro is more popular in Pa. than Kamala Harris, Donald Trump — and even Taylor Swift

Shapiro remains an unusually popular first-term Democratic governor in one of the most important states in the presidential election, according to the Inquirer/New York Times/Siena College poll.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

WAPO: Harris and Trump essentially tied in Pennsylvania, Post poll finds

Most Pennsylvania voters say Harris won last week’s debate. But the presidential race in the state remains close — and its Senate contest is tight, too, according to a Washington Post poll.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

MJS: Polish Wisconsinites issue letter condemning Trump's stance on Ukraine and backing Harris

A group of dozens of Polish American Wisconsinites, including current and former Democratic elected officials, released an open letter Wednesday criticizing former President Donald Trump's comments about Russia's war with Ukraine

Wisconsin

September 19, 2024

WI STATE JOURNAL: AARP poll reveals what older Wisconsinites think of Harris, Trump, Baldwin and Hovde

The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump appears neck and neck among likely Wisconsin voters 50 and older, according to a poll released Wednesday by AARP Wisconsin.

Wisconsin

September 19, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: In battleground NC, JD Vance rallies supporters on immigration and economy

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance took the stage at Raleigh’s Union Station on Wednesday afternoon to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris’ record, particularly on energy and the economy.

North Carolina

September 19, 2024

AP: Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.

battleground

September 19, 2024

THE HILL: Marist polls: Harris leads Trump in Michigan, Wisconsin, with tie in Pennsylvania

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 5 points among likely voters in Michigan and is leading slightly in Wisconsin, while the two candidates are tied in Pennsylvania, according to Marist battleground state polls released Thursday.

battleground

September 19, 2024

NY TIMES: Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.

Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Federal judge tells RFK, Jr. his name will stay on Michigan's presidential ballot

A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a former independent candidate for president, to have his name removed from Michigan's Nov. 5 ballot.

Michigan

September 19, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Junge, McDonald Rivet take aim at each other in tossup race to fill Dan Kildee's seat

Among the most intriguing elections in Michigan this fall is a test of just how far a once reliably Democratic-leaning region around Flint, Bay City and Saginaw has shifted toward Republicans under the populism of former President Donald Trump.

Michigan

September 19, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Michigan Republican lawmaker says some don't see Kamala Harris as 'authentically Black'

Michigan state Rep. Jim DeSana, a Republican, suggested, during a political event in July, that some people don't perceive Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris as "authentically Black," according to a recording obtained by The Detroit News.

Michigan

September 19, 2024

AJC: Long-shot candidates still a strategic ‘part of the puzzle’ in bigger Georgia races

‘The down ballot helps the top of the ticket. The top of the ticket helps the down ballot,’ one hopeful says.

Georgia

September 19, 2024

AZ CENTRAL: As Iran ramps up 2024 election meddling campaign, FBI reveals details of Trump hack

Iranian hackers sent people associated with President Joe Biden’s campaign unsolicited information that was stolen from former President Donald Trump’s campaign, but the overture was ignored, the FBI and other federal agencies said Wednesday.

Arizona

September 19, 2024

AZ MIRROR: Teamsters won’t endorse either candidate in presidential race

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a candidate for president Wednesday, although both parties sought the support of the nation’s largest union.

Arizona

September 17, 2024

AZ CENTRAL: Nearly 100K Arizona voters' eligibility at risk after citizenship tracking error

Arizona officials say nearly 100,000 registered, full-ballot voters may not have provided citizenship documents in accordance with state law, but were miscategorized on the voter rolls because of a coding glitch in the state's motor vehicle database.

Arizona

September 16, 2024

AZ CENTRAL: The cryptocurrency industry is spending big on AZ congressional races. Who got the money?

Crypto makes up one of every six outside dollars in Arizona federal races

Arizona

September 16, 2024

AZ CENTRAL: Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego lean on police, military veterans in race for Senate seat

U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake stood onstage Friday with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, a former Republican rival she called a “total coward” only months ago, but now they both praised the importance of police in society.

Arizona

September 16, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Arizona leaders react to attempted assassination on Donald Trump at Florida golf club

The U.S. Secret Service reportedly opened fire at a man pointing an AK-style rifle into Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as he was on the course, law enforcement officials said.

Arizona

September 13, 2024

AXIOS PHX: November election will decide majority of Phoenix City Council

The race for a west Phoenix district will pit four candidates — including two state lawmakers and a former council member — against one another, with the majority of the Phoenix City Council on the ballot in November.

Arizona

September 13, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff speaks on reproductive rights in Tucson

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigned in Tucson on Thursday night as part of the Harris-Walz New Way Forward Battleground Tour.

Arizona

September 10, 2024

EAST VALLEY: Political ad spending to hit $150M in Arizona

A new report by AdImpact, which tracks these things, finds that politicians and the political action committees that support them have reserved almost $1.8 billion worth of commercial time between Labor Day and Election Day nationwide.

Arizona

September 10, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Maricopa County increases polling locations, staffing amid predicted historic turnout

Election day is in 57 days. Arizona’s largest county is already preparing for a historic turnout, long lines, and a two-page ballot.

Arizona

September 10, 2024

TUCSON.COM: Trump to campaign in Tucson Thursday; Emhoff visiting same day

Former President Donald Trump will campaign in Tucson on Thursday, where he plans to talk about what he calls “the struggling economy and the rising cost of housing.”

Arizona

September 9, 2024

PHOENIX NEW TIMES: All 13 ballot measures Arizona voters will decide this November

GOP lawmakers referred 11 proposed laws to the ballot, while two others could be added by citizen initiative.

Arizona

September 9, 2024

WSJ: Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in Arizona. Will It Impact the Presidential Race?

A proposed constitutional amendment has added another layer to the election in a battleground state

Arizona

September 6, 2024

AZ MIRROR: Maricopa County promises it’s ready for a two-page ballot in November

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Maricopa County voters will mark their choices on a two-page ballot in November.

Arizona

September 6, 2024

AZ FAMILY: Fact-checking JD Vance’s campaign speech at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance made another campaign speech in the Valley at the Sun, this time at the Arizona Biltmore resort in east Phoenix.

Arizona

September 19, 2024

AJC: Long-shot candidates still a strategic ‘part of the puzzle’ in bigger Georgia races

‘The down ballot helps the top of the ticket. The top of the ticket helps the down ballot,’ one hopeful says.

Georgia

September 19, 2024

AJC: Support dips for minor presidential candidates, AJC poll finds

The bottom four candidates on Georgia’s ballot are struggling to shore up support among likely voters.

Georgia

September 19, 2024

AJC: Georgia voters are increasingly confident the election will be fair and accurate

Georgia voters are increasingly confident that the 2024 presidential election will be conducted fairly and accurately, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution survey shows.

Georgia

September 16, 2024

AJC: Tim Walz to campaign in Georgia on Tuesday

It’s the Minnesota governor’s first solo visit to Georgia since he was picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Georgia

September 16, 2024

AJC: Many Georgia lawmakers are reluctant to weigh in after apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Many Georgia lawmakers and politicians were reluctant late Sunday to immediately weigh in on what the FBI said was an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump after The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reached out for comment.

Georgia

September 16, 2024

AJC: Time to buy? How rate cuts will impact housing affordability

Cuts to provide Georgians with some relief but are not a magic bullet for housing crisis

Georgia

September 14, 2024

FOX 5 ATLANTA: Marjorie Taylor Greene blames VP Harris after fatal crash involving 'illegal alien'

A high-speed chase in Rome early Saturday morning led to a tragic head-on collision that claimed the lives of two people and left a 1-year-old child critically injured. It has also led to Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blaming the Biden Administration.

Georgia

September 13, 2024

LEDGER-ENQUIRER: Two disqualified from presidential running in GA. Why their names will still be on ballot

Two Fulton County judges have disqualified independent Cornel West and socialist Claudia De la Cruz from Georgia’s presidential ballot, narrowing the field of qualified candidates in the Peach State to four.

Georgia

September 13, 2024

AJC: Judges knock presidential candidates West and De la Cruz off Georgia ballot

Independent candidates, who were viewed as threats to siphon votes away from Democrat Kamala Harris, plan to appeal in back-and-forth legal battle

Georgia

September 10, 2024

LEDGER ENQUIRER: Georgia’s secretary of state expects smooth elections in November, despite rule changes

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Monday predicted smooth elections in the Peach State this year despite rules changes being imposed by a State Election Board he called “a mess.”

Georgia

September 10, 2024

AJC: Cobb’s election board halts meeting after an attendee yells ‘heil Hitler’

The Cobb County Board of Elections abruptly canceled its meeting Monday afternoon after an unidentified attendee shouted “heil Hitler” during the public comment period.

Georgia

September 10, 2024

AJC: Donald Trump and most Georgia House Republicans hold on to false election claims

The former president continues to repeat unproven ‘cheating’ allegations ahead of tonight’s debate with Kamala Harris

Georgia

September 9, 2024

LEDGER ENQUIRER: Gov. Brian Kemp can’t be forced to hold hearing on State Election Board, Georgia AG says

Georgians do not have the authority to demand that the governor convene an administrative hearing to take up accusations against members of state boards, Attorney General Chris Carr wrote in a legal opinion issued Friday.

Georgia

September 8, 2024

AJC: A frantic warning: Mother of suspect apparently called Georgia school before shooting

Apalachee High School counselor reportedly was told that morning about ‘extreme emergency’ with 14-year-old

Georgia

September 6, 2024

AJC: Stalled gun safety bills haunt Georgia lawmakers after shooting at Apalachee High School

Reactions to school shooting.

Georgia

September 19, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Federal judge tells RFK, Jr. his name will stay on Michigan's presidential ballot

A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a former independent candidate for president, to have his name removed from Michigan's Nov. 5 ballot.

Michigan

September 19, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Junge, McDonald Rivet take aim at each other in tossup race to fill Dan Kildee's seat

Michigan

September 19, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Michigan Republican lawmaker says some don't see Kamala Harris as 'authentically Black'

Michigan

September 19, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: FBI: Iranian hackers failed to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info

Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden's campaign in information stolen from rival Donald Trump's campaign, sending unsolicited emails to people associated with the then-Democratic candidate in an effort to interfere in the 2024 election, the FBI and other federal agencies said Wednesday.

Michigan

September 16, 2024

USA TODAY: Hope, Michigan: A tale of two hopeful places, one recovering from an epic disaster.

Lori and Richard Stade built their dream retirement home off a canal where they fished for bass and bluegill and took their grandchildren boating in what was known as "pontoon alley."

Michigan

September 16, 2024

M LIVE: Harris, Trump aren’t alone: Here’s the full lineup of president candidates on Michigan ballots

State election officials this week gave county clerks the go-ahead to begin printing election ballots for November, a Michigan Secretary of State representative said.

Michigan

September 13, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Trump targets 'hardest working citizens,' vows to end taxes on overtime pay

Republican Donald Trump pledged to eliminate taxes on overtime pay at a rally days after a shaky debate performance, as the presidential nominee looked to turn the page with a new populist tax cut proposal.

Michigan

September 13, 2024

M LIVE: Tim Walz Michigan visit touts Kamala Harris as ‘brighter, more hopeful’ alternative to Donald Trump

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited Grand Rapids Thursday evening as part of Vice President Kamala Harris’ “New Way Forward” battleground tour to mobilize support in swing states.

Michigan

September 13, 2024

LSJ: How Eaton County has voted over 100 years of presidential elections

Eaton County voters have done their own fair share of swinging between parties in recent presidential elections but Donald Trump’s late August visit to Potterville – with its flag waving and supporters – was for a county that has been supportive of Republicans, even if elections have gotten tighter in recent years.

Michigan

September 10, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Heading into Harris-Trump debate, here's what polls in Michigan and elsewhere say

Heading into Tuesday night's first and potentially only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, and Republican former President Donald Trump, the race couldn't be tighter in Michigan.

Michigan

September 9, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: In close Michigan congressional contest, 2 former colleagues spar

But this fall's race for the 7th District seat promises to be just as hard-fought and just as expensive if not more so, especially given that the Republican Party, represented by former state Sen. Tom Barrett of Charlotte

Michigan

September 9, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Walz to make first solo campaign visit to Michigan

The Thursday visit will kick off a swing through eight battleground states for the Harris-Walz campaign, the campaign announced Sunday.

Michigan

September 7, 2024

DETROIT FREE PRESS: DNC flies plane over Michigan Stadium with banner blasting Ohio State fan JD Vance

Can college football rivalries motivate Michigan voters to oppose a GOP ticket that includes Ohio State fan JD Vance? Democrats continue to test the theory — this time with a plane flying a banner highlighting Vance's loyalty to his alma mater above the Big House on Saturday.

Michigan

September 7, 2024

THE DETROIT NEWS: Biden signs pro-labor order in Michigan, dares a successor to undo it

Democratic President Joe Biden signed a pro-labor executive order in Michigan Friday, flexing his administrative powers in a bid to promote unions and worker benefits, while daring a successor to repeal the policy.

Michigan

September 6, 2024

FLINT COURIER: Your Vote, Your Voice: accessible voting event champions equal access for every voter at Accessible Voting Information Session

With the presidential election only a few months away, it is more important than ever for Genesee County residents to be educated and empowered when it comes to voting.

Michigan

September 16, 2024

LV REVIEW JOURNAL: Nevada politicians react to apparent assassination attempt on former president

National and local politicians shared their reactions after the FBI announced the agency is investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” on former President Donald Trump.

Nevada

September 16, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Nevada Latinos have more voting power than ever. Here's what that means for 2024

The Latino population in Nevada is growing, but its political participation still lags behind other groups, underscoring the untapped potential of the bloc.

Nevada

September 16, 2024

LV SUN: Question 2: Should Nevada constitution’s language be updated?

Question 2 is one of seven questions on the November ballot and is being proposed to make Nevada’s guiding document more modern and inclusive.

Nevada

September 14, 2024

LV REVIEW JOURNAL: 5 takeaways from Donald Trump’s Las Vegas rally

GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump continued to denounce the influx of immigrants into the country at a rally in Las Vegas, just days after the first and possibly only presidential debate between him and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Nevada

September 13, 2024

LV REVIEW JOURNAL: Trump’s Las Vegas campaign stop, just days after debate, to affect traffic

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Las Vegas Friday, which will lead to road and air traffic implications.

Nevada

September 13, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: On the Record: Senate District 5 candidates Carrie Buck and Jennifer Atlas

In separate long-ranging interviews with The Nevada Independent, the candidates addressed questions across 14 different policy areas.

Nevada

September 9, 2024

NEWS 2 NV: Green Party candidate Jill Stein discusses getting removed from Nevada's ballot

On Friday, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Nevada Democratic Party's lawsuit to block Green Party candidate Jill Stein from appearing on November's general election ballot.

Nevada

September 9, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos

Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs.

Nevada

September 9, 2024

RGJ: Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz to campaign in Reno a day before presidential debate

The Minnesota governor will be making a stop in Reno and Las Vegas prior to the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Nevada

September 6, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Political fight over Nevada voter ID question likely to heat up after new groups formed

Gov. Joe Lombardo is chairing a PAC backing the question, while a progressive group has started a PAC opposing it.

Nevada

September 5, 2024

LV REVIEW JOURNAL: Trump to deliver address to Republican Jewish Coalition event in Las Vegas

Presidential candidate Donald Trump will deliver an address on Thursday at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual meeting in Las Vegas.

Nevada

September 5, 2024

LV SUN: Trump’s divisiveness leads Nevada GOP alumni to back Harris

Greg Brower, who served in the Nevada Senate as a Republican, is supporting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ bid for largely the same reasons he chose to register as a Republican during the early 1980s.

Nevada

September 5, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Nevada Latinos more likely to vote than swing state peers

Turnout at the polls still lags significantly behind white voters, prompting the presidential campaigns to focus their attention on attracting minorities.

Nevada

September 4, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Brown says he's "not for changing our existing law" on abortion ballot measure

The GOP Senate candidate has not said how he will vote on the initiative this fall.

Nevada

September 4, 2024

NV INDEPENDENT: Poll: Nevada voters want expanded birth control access, oppose abortion criminalization

Polls ahead of the 2022 election show abortion as one of the top issues motivating Nevadans to cast their ballots.

Nevada

September 19, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: In battleground NC, JD Vance rallies supporters on immigration and economy

North Carolina

September 16, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: NC man held after attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump

Investigators are questioning a Greensboro, North Carolina, man in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

North Carolina

September 13, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: VP Kamala Harris launches post-debate tour in NC as ‘underdog’ in presidential race

The 2024 election is a “fight for our future,” Vice President Kamala Harris declared in North Carolina Thursday as she looked to cement herself as the forward-thinking candidate and “the underdog” in the race.

North Carolina

September 9, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: VP Kamala Harris returning to Charlotte for a post-debate event. What we know

The Democratic presidential candidate will hold events in Charlotte and Greensboro Thursday to kick off a nationwide campaign swing following her first debate with former President Donald Trump

North Carolina

September 9, 2024

HEARLD SUN: ‘Political play’ or election integrity? Fact-checking GOP voter registration lawsuits in NC

In a pair of lawsuits filed last month, national and state Republicans seek to purge North Carolina’s voter rolls of hundreds of thousands of registrants they say were improperly allowed to register.

North Carolina

September 6, 2024

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Donald Trump visit to close Charlotte interstate for hours Friday, police say

Interstate 85 will close for hours in two parts of Charlotte when former President Donald Trump flies to the city on Friday, police said.

North Carolina

September 6, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: Judge rules on RFK Jr.’s NC ballot lawsuit, with implications for key election deadline

A Wake County judge denied Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to be removed from North Carolina’s presidential ballot on Thursday.

North Carolina

September 5, 2024

HEARLD SUN: Liz Cheney, in swing state of NC, reveals she will vote for Kamala Harris for president

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, a Republican, told an audience at Duke University on Wednesday that she is going to vote for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

North Carolina

September 4, 2024

INDY WEEK: Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin isn’t Running for Reelection. How Will Her Legacy Hold Up?

The two-term mayor saw a city council go from united in a flurry of pro-development activity to divided over numerous issues. How will the city move forward without her at the helm?

North Carolina

September 4, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: ‘The power levers in our state’ run through its courts. Your choices for NC’s next justice

Amid presidential ballot shake-ups and gubernatorial attack ads, a neglected but consequential campaign is being waged in North Carolina politics for a seat on the state Supreme Court.

North Carolina

September 3, 2024

FORBES: Election 2024: Here’s Why North Carolina Has Suddenly Become A Key Swing State

Vice President Kamala Harris could become only the second Democratic presidential candidate to win North Carolina in more than 40 years as the state has slowly shifted more to the left over the past decade—thanks in part to a growing high-tech corridor.

North Carolina

August 29, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: Why is Kamala Harris’ name first on the ballot in NC? How candidate order is determined

The first name North Carolina voters will see on their ballot this year is Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat running for the office of President of the United States.

North Carolina

August 27, 2024

USA TODAY: Trump won over voters from the largest Native American tribe in North Carolina. How?

A strong campaign presence from the Trumps, an emphasis on traditional Christian values and a tight-knit community has all played a role in the switch for these Native American Robeson County voters.

North Carolina

August 26, 2024

NEWS & OBSERVER: NC governor’s race: Latest poll shows Josh Stein’s growing lead over Mark Robinson

A new High Point University/SurveyUSA poll paints a rosier Election Day outlook for Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein than it does for Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

North Carolina

August 23, 2024

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Fact check: At NC rally, Trump claims new employment statistics are ‘massive scandal’

At a North Carolina campaign rally, former President Donald Trump referred to a routine employment data update as the Biden-Harris administration “fraudulently manipulating job statistics.”

North Carolina

September 19, 2024

INQUIRER: Bob Casey has a big lead in Pennsylvania’s Senate race. But Dave McCormick is still in it, a new poll shows.

Forty-nine percent of respondents said they planned to vote for Casey, while 40% supported McCormick.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

INQUIRER: Harris now has narrow lead over Trump in Pa.

Inquirer/NYT/Siena poll finds she picked up considerable ground in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

INQUIRER: Josh Shapiro is more popular in Pa. than Kamala Harris, Donald Trump — and even Taylor Swift

Shapiro remains an unusually popular first-term Democratic governor in one of the most important states in the presidential election, according to the Inquirer/New York Times/Siena College poll.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

WAPO: Harris and Trump essentially tied in Pennsylvania, Post poll finds

Most Pennsylvania voters say Harris won last week’s debate. But the presidential race in the state remains close — and its Senate contest is tight, too, according to a Washington Post poll.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

NY TIMES: Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.

Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Pennsylvania

September 17, 2024

NJ.COM: Harris-Trump new exclusive presidential polls: Who’s winning Pennsylvania — the most important state?

Given the recent polls and the collapse of the lead he once held over President Joe Biden, any path Donald Trump has to the White House must go through Pennsylvania — generally acknowledged as the most important swing state. Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes are the most among the seven top swing states.

Pennsylvania

September 17, 2024

USA TODAY: 'So goes Pennsylvania': Inside the Harris-Trump fight for top 2024 battleground

The state could come down to undecided voters in Northeast Pennsylvania and its emerging "Latino Belt." That includes Lehigh Valley, home of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and several smaller townships.

Pennsylvania

September 16, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro kicks off ‘Reproductive Freedom’ bus tour in Philly for Kamala Harris’ presidential bid

The campaign plans to make more than a dozen stops across the key swing state in a bid to sway undecided voters in both parties.

Pennsylvania

September 16, 2024

AP: McCormick’s hedge fund days are a double-edged sword in Pennsylvania’s Senate race

Before he ran for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, David McCormick was a big name on Wall Street.

Pennsylvania

September 16, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Pa.’s richest man, Jeff Yass, is spending millions to elect the Republican AG candidate in November

As of last week, Republicans were set to more than double Democrats’ spending on TV and streaming advertisements in the AG race.

Pennsylvania

September 15, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh score highest watch ratings for the Harris-Trump presidential debate in the U.S.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are among the U.S. cities with the highest Nielsen watch ratings for Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania

September 14, 2024

PENN LIVE: Harris focuses on Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in an effort to shore up her support

Vice President Kamala Harris has upcoming events scheduled in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as her campaign focuses spending on the “blue wall” states with the Nov. 5 election nearing.

Pennsylvania

September 14, 2024

PHILLY INQUIRER: Kamala Harris was back in Pa. for the 12th time, stopping in Johnstown before a rally in Wilkes-Barre

Harris spent most of the week in Pennsylvania, highlighted by the only debate so far between her and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, held Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania

September 13, 2024

TRIB LIVE: Local election officials confident mail-in ballots will be delivered on time despite national concerns

Nationwide concerns over the United States Postal Service’s ability to deliver election mail this fall don’t seem to worry local election officials.

Pennsylvania

September 13, 2024

PENN LIVE: Errors undermine tool designed to help Pa. voters find their election polling places

An official government online tool designed to help Pennsylvanians find their polling places is riddled with misspellings and other quirks that make it difficult for some voters to use.

Pennsylvania

September 19, 2024

MJS: Polish Wisconsinites issue letter condemning Trump's stance on Ukraine and backing Harris

Wisconsin

September 19, 2024

WI STATE JOURNAL: AARP poll reveals what older Wisconsinites think of Harris, Trump, Baldwin and Hovde

Wisconsin

September 16, 2024

NY POST: Wisconsin clerks print ballots even as RFK Jr. sues to get his name off them

As county clerks print their ballots and deliver them to the more than 1,800 municipal clerks that administer Wisconsin elections, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still trying to get his name off them.

Wisconsin

September 16, 2024

WI PUBLIC RADIO: Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections

Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?

Wisconsin

September 13, 2024

MJS: Everything you need to know to register to vote in Wisconsin for the Nov. 5 election

The Nov. 5 election is quickly approaching, and you may be seeing plenty of political ads on social media, television and elsewhere reminding you to register to vote.

Wisconsin

September 10, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats spin the debate ahead of tonight's Harris-Trump face-off

Ahead of the first and only scheduled debate between Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, the heads of Wisconsin's political parties are seeking to tie the candidates to unpopular figures and platforms.

Wisconsin

September 9, 2024

MJS: Hannibal Lecter, Al Capone and a list of promises. Takeaways from Trump's Mosinee rally

Former President Donald Trump addressed about 7,000 people in central Wisconsin on Saturday in his fourth Wisconsin rally of the 2024 campaign.

Wisconsin

September 6, 2024

MJS: $7.3 billion for rural energy and other takeaways from Joe Biden's Wisconsin visit

Biden spoke in Westby, about 30 minutes from La Crosse, at an outdoor event that seemed tame in comparison to recent rallies held by the Harris-Walz campaign in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin

September 6, 2024

MJS: What to know about Donald Trump's visit to Wisconsin. Where he'll be, when it starts, how to get tickets

Republican former President Donald Trump will return to Wisconsin on Saturday to hold a rally in Mosinee, a city in the central part of the state near Wausau and Stevens Point.

Wisconsin

September 5, 2024

MJS: Takeaways from Eric Hovde campaign stop: He calls for simpler tax code, defends investments

With two months left in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Republican businessman Eric Hovde toured a metal fabrication facility in Dane County and fielded questions from employees.

Wisconsin

September 4, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin voter ID law still causing confusion, stifles turnout in Milwaukee, voting advocates say

Nearly a decade ago, Wisconsin traded its designation as one of the easiest places to cast ballots for stricter voting rules that set off a still-ongoing debate over voter access.

Wisconsin

September 3, 2024

NEW REPUBLIC: Wisconsin Democrats Hope to Run the Table on Kamala’s Coattails

Faced with a slew of challenging races in the Badger State, party officials are hoping that enthusiasm for their presidential nominee will trickle downballot.

Wisconsin

August 29, 2024

MJS: JD Vance contrasts Trump, Harris on economy during campaign stop at AmeriLux in De Pere

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance headlined the economy during a Wisconsin campaign stop on Wednesday in an AmeriLux distribution center warehouse.

Wisconsin

August 29, 2024

WI PUBLIC RADIO: Northern Wisconsin town accused of breaking the law by pulling voting machines

Town of Thornapple in Rusk County has hand-counted paper ballots in two elections this year, the US DOJ is threatening a lawsuit

Wisconsin

August 28, 2024

MJS: Wisconsin Elections Commission approves Jill Stein, RFK Jr., Cornel West for the ballot

A day after the state Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to remove Green Party candidate Jill Stein from the ballot in Wisconsin, the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission confirmed she will appear on November ballots in the battleground state.

Wisconsin

Battleground News is the source for 2024 election news as it pertains to the seven swing states and their 93 electoral votes. With local sources, we cover how voters in each swing state district are thinking about the issues and the candidates.

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