Election News

Stein rejects Robinson’s calls for a gubernatorial debate

WPTF StaffSep 19, 2024
Stein rejects Robinson’s calls for a gubernatorial debate

RALEIGH. N.C. (WPTF) – There are currently no plans for a televised debate in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race and that won’t be changing, according to the current frontrunner. Earlier this week, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson,…

Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over

Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over

By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians and journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — the people…

Harris hits Trump’s promise of mass deportations as Trump rallies on Long Island

Harris hits Trump’s promise of mass deportations as Trump rallies on Long Island

By MEG KINNARD, AAMER MADHANI and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday criticized Republican Donald Trump ‘s promise to deport millions of people who are in the United States illegally, questioning whether…

House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown

House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of…

Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president

By JOSH BOAK and TOM KRISHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. “Unfortunately,…

National Voter Registration Day highlights upcoming election-related deadlines

WPTF StaffSep 17, 2024
National Voter Registration Day highlights upcoming election-related deadlines

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Today marks National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan civic holiday established in 2012 to encourage Americans to register to vote. For North Carolina residents, October 11 is the deadline to register…