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‘Waiting on Pennsylvania’: Why the US Senate race may drag past Election night

WASHINGTON — If Pennsylvania’s tightening U.S. Senate race turns out to be as close as its current trajectory, it’s unlikely the winner will be apparent on the night of Nov. 8.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 27, 2022

As Herschel Walker faces new abortion claim, a familiar pattern emerges among his allies

CUMMING, Ga. — There was almost a sense of routine among Herschel Walker and his supporters during his first major rally since another round of damaging allegations was leveled against him.

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

Within hours, Pa. Republicans make impeachment drive against Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner a midterm issue

HARRISBURG, Pa. — When Pennsylvania Republicans announced they were introducing articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday, they said the crime situation in the city had gotten so dire, they couldn’t wait any longer to act.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Iowa voters will decide Sen. Chuck Grassley's fate in his closest race in 42 years

Many Iowans cannot remember a time when Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley did not represent them in Washington. But as he seeks an eighth term, he faces his toughest race yet.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2022

Lindsey Graham called out as he laughs while Herschel Walker denies latest abortion allegations

Two women have accused Georgia candidate of urging them to get abortions

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Second woman says Ga. Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for abortion

An anonymous woman said Walker was a "hypocrite" for running an anti-abortion campaign after allegedly pressuring her to terminate a pregnancy.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2022

Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ and WTTW to host U.S. Senate candidates forum Thursday ‘to help voters comb through key issues’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi will meet and take questions at 7 p.m.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

Ohio Senate race: Tim Ryan faces JD Vance in crucial election

Buckeye State’s voters could determine the balance of the US Senate

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Key takeaways from the Pa. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz

PHILADELPHIA — Democrat John Fetterman verbally stumbled at times Tuesday night in what was some voters’ first and only chance to see him taking live questions ahead of Pennsylvania’s crucial U.S. Senate election Nov. 8. Recovering from a stroke, he argued he understands the struggles of everyday voters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022