EXPLAINER: Why AP called Ohio for Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why AP called Ohio for Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WHY AP CALLED OHIO FOR TRUMP: The AP declared President Donald Trump the winner of Ohio at 12:17 a.m. EST Wednesday, after an analysis of ballots statewide concluded there were not enough outstanding to allow Democratic nominee Joe Biden to catch up. With 85% of the expected vote counted, Biden led Trump by roughly 4 percentage points — or about 120,000 votes out of 3 million counted. The remaining votes left to be counted in Democratic areas — both absentee and provisional ballots — were not enough for Biden to overtake Trump’s lead.

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Donald Trump takes his final US election tally to 312, increases lead after Arizona win
2 months ago

Donald Trump takes his final US election tally to 312, increases lead after Arizona win

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump has won in Arizona, defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the final state call of the presidential election, completing a sweep of all seven key battleground states: Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week's US presidential election, US TV networks projected on November 9, …

US election 2024 live results: Donald Trump wins
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US election 2024 live results: Donald Trump wins

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Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump
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2 months ago

Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the White House — once it determined that remaining uncounted votes mostly from the greater Milwaukee area would not be enough to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to overtake Trump. Subsequent vote updates from Racine did heavily favor Harris — but …

Republican beats incumbent senator in Ohio
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2 months ago

Republican beats incumbent senator in Ohio

Raw Story  

One of the most critical and intensely-watched Senate contests in America has been called for the Republican challenger. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown faced the fight of his life in this contest against Donald Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno. Holding onto Brown's seat was a top priority for Senate Democrats, who faced an unfavorable map in this Senate cycle and were already …

Ohio's Senate Race: A Tight Race to Watch on Election Day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohio's Senate Race: A Tight Race to Watch on Election Day

Associated Press  

The 2024 election in Ohio is shaping up to be a tight race between Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Bernie Moreno. Brown, who is seeking a fourth term, faces a formidable challenge from Moreno, a Cleveland businessman who had Trump's support in the GOP's competitive primary. The race is also a key battleground in the Senate's balance of power, …

Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
7 months, 1 week ago

Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s official convention in Chicago in August — a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the November ballot in Ohio. The Democratic National Convention, where the president would otherwise be formally nominated, comes after Ohio’s ballot …

Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is calling a rare special session of the General Assembly next week to pass legislation ensuring that President Joe Biden is on the state’s 2024 ballot. It is time to protect Ohio’s elections by outlawing foreign campaign contributions, while at the same time fixing the Democratic Party’s error …

Joe Biden may face trouble getting on Ohio ballot
9 months ago

Joe Biden may face trouble getting on Ohio ballot

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden may face issues getting on the Ohio ballot over a scheduling conflict related to the timing of the Democratic National Convention with the deadline for presidential nominee certification, which falls on the same day. President Joe Biden's Ohio ballot inclusion uncertain Ohio Secretary of State has contacted the state's Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters, to clarify the …

Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio’s Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio’s Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Donald Trump got what he wanted when former car dealer Bernie Moreno won the Republican Senate primary in Ohio. He shared another post that declared, “Trump reigns supreme in OH.” Moreno stands as the latest proxy in the Republican Party’s wrestling match between Trumpism and more traditional conservatives. “Ohio is not what it used to be.” David …

Ohio Senate primary results: What Bernie Moreno's win means for Trump.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohio Senate primary results: What Bernie Moreno's win means for Trump.

Slate  

Heading into the Ohio Republican Senate primary on Tuesday, there was some rumbling and grumbling in Donald Trump’s orbit about the suitability of Trump’s chosen candidate, Bernie Moreno. The problem: Last week, the Associated Press wrote a story which revealed that in 2008, an account seeking “Men for 1-on-1 sex” was created using Moreno’s email address on a website called …

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio’s presidential and state primaries
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio’s presidential and state primaries

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With the presidential nominations locked up, the most high-profile election in Ohio’s primary on Tuesday will be the Republican contest to take on Ohio’s Democratic U.S. senator. The Republican primaries in Ohio’s 2nd and 9th Districts are significant because the solidly red 2nd District is open following Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s retirement and the 9th, currently held by Democratic …

Why AP called Iowa for Trump: Race call explained
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why AP called Iowa for Trump: Race call explained

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. The Associated Press declared the former president the winner based on an analysis of initial returns as well as results of AP VoteCast, a survey of voters who planned to caucus on Monday night. Why AP called Iowa for Trump: AP declared Donald Trump the winner AP VoteCast Initial results …

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Ohio’s special election
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Ohio’s special election

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The battle over abortion rights looms over an Ohio ballot measure that will be put to voters statewide on Tuesday. Known simply as Issue 1, the proposal would raise the threshold needed to amend the state’s constitution from a simple majority of the state’s voters to 60%. Here’s a look at what to expect on election night: ELECTION …

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Ohio's special election
1 year, 5 months ago

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Ohio's special election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The battle over abortion rights looms over an Ohio ballot …

Ohio Dems press party to invest in high stakes Senate seat
2 years, 2 months ago

Ohio Dems press party to invest in high stakes Senate seat

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrats across Ohio are pleading for help in the state’s Senate contest, afraid they may lose a winnable election unless national party leaders make major investments in the coming days. That’s how you win elections.” David Bergstein, the spokesperson for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which is the official campaign arm for Senate Democrats, said the organization …

Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in Ohio
2 years, 8 months ago

Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in Ohio

Associated Press  

The primary elections in Ohio and Indiana on Tuesday stood as the first real test of former President Donald Trump’s status as the Republican Party kingmaker — and he passed. Vance, former State Treasurer Josh Mandel, businessman Mike Gibbons and former state GOP chair Jane Timken all vied for Trump’s endorsement, increasingly adopting language that mirrored the former president’s bombastic, …

Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in Ohio
2 years, 8 months ago

Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in Ohio

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The primary elections in Ohio and Indiana on Tuesday stood …

Tim Ryan looks to overcome Democratic headwinds in Ohio
2 years, 8 months ago

Tim Ryan looks to overcome Democratic headwinds in Ohio

CNN  

Washington CNN — Ohio has changed since Tim Ryan first ran for Congress in 2002 – and so have the prospects of a Democrat running in the state. “The perception of the party,” Ryan said bluntly in an interview, “is much different now than it was when I started.” Ryan is the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Ohio, all but …

Ohio Republicans tie themselves to Trump’s rhetoric as they vie for Senate seat
3 years, 1 month ago

Ohio Republicans tie themselves to Trump’s rhetoric as they vie for Senate seat

CNN  

Strongsville, Ohio CNN — Ohio’s crowded Republican Senate primary has become a battle over who most can align themselves with former President Donald Trump. The field of more than a dozen candidates includes former Ohio state Treasurer Josh Mandel, former Republican state party Chair Jane Timken, businessman Bernie Moreno, state Sen. Matt Dolan, businessman Mike Gibbons and J.D. … Saying …

Biden’s 3rd trip to reddish Ohio pushes his economic agenda
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden’s 3rd trip to reddish Ohio pushes his economic agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden just can’t quit Ohio — even if it rejected him in last year’s election. “Half of life is showing up, and Joe Biden shows up,” said John Anzalone, Biden’s presidential campaign pollster. The president’s visit will take him near the dangerously outdated Brent Spence Bridge — a chokepoint for trucks and emergency vehicles between Ohio …

Audits: Ohio made near-perfect tally of presidential results
4 years ago

Audits: Ohio made near-perfect tally of presidential results

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A post-election audit has found that Ohio’s 2020 votes were tallied to near perfection, including those cast in the presidential contest, the state’s elections chief said Tuesday. The announcement by Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose came a day ahead of a brewing showdown in Congress over the outcome of the race between Republican President Donald Trump …

Joe Biden captures electoral votes from all states Donald Trump contested
4 years ago

Joe Biden captures electoral votes from all states Donald Trump contested

Hindustan Times  

Electoral College members in all six battleground states where President Donald Trump most fiercely contested the results cast their ballots for Democrat Joe Biden on Monday, effectively cutting off the president’s path to overturning the election. Electors in 50 US states and District of Columbia are voting for president and vice president in time-honored constitutional ceremonies that have drawn new …

GOP-led Ohio asks Supreme Court to take Trump election case
4 years ago

GOP-led Ohio asks Supreme Court to take Trump election case

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio on Thursday weighed in to ask the Supreme Court to take the case that seeks to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election won by Democrat Joe Biden. In an amicus brief, Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urged the U.S. Supreme Court to accept the lawsuit led by his GOP counterpart in Texas, Attorney …

Missouri officially certifies election showing Trump win
4 years, 1 month ago

Missouri officially certifies election showing Trump win

Associated Press  

— Missouri officials on Tuesday certified this year’s election results showing that President Donald Trump easily won the state’s 10 electoral votes over Democrat Joseph Biden. The State Board of Canvassers said Trump received 1,718,736 votes, or 56%, to Biden’s 1,253,014, or 41%, with the remainder going to lesser-known candidates. Tuesday is Safe Harbor Day, which is the deadline for …

Biden wins over Trump in Arizona, Wisconsin confirmed
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden wins over Trump in Arizona, Wisconsin confirmed

Al Jazeera  

Two battleground states certify US presidential election results in favour of President-elect Joe Biden as President Donald Trump refuses to concede. US President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Arizona was confirmed following a partial recount in Wisconsin that added to Biden’s margin and certification of results in Arizona. The system is strong,” Ducey said, …

Ohio elections chief certifies 2020 general election results
4 years, 1 month ago

Ohio elections chief certifies 2020 general election results

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s elections chief certified results on Friday of a 2020 election that he said was almost flawlessly executed despite the pandemic, raising concern that President Donald Trump’s allegations of widespread fraud could be undercutting voter confidence in the process. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s certification delivered the state’s 18 electoral votes to Trump, who beat Democratic …

AP: Trump won 3.1M votes in Ohio, a new state record
4 years, 1 month ago

AP: Trump won 3.1M votes in Ohio, a new state record

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump won more votes in this year’s presidential election than any candidate in Ohio history, certified county results compiled by The Associated Press indicate. Trump grabbed about 53% of the state’s vote to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s about 45%, according to combined totals counties turned in between last week and Monday. The president’s ultimate loss …

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory

India TV News  

President-elect Joe Biden’s winning tally is approaching a record 80 million votes as Democratic bastions continue to count ballots and the 2020 election cracks turnout records. Back then Trump described it as a “landslide.” Trump sealed that victory with 77,000 votes across three battleground states, while Biden’s margin would be slightly narrower — about 45,000 votes across Arizona, Georgia and …

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory

Associated Press  

President-elect Joe Biden’s winning tally is approaching a record 80 million votes as Democratic bastions continue to count ballots and the 2020 election cracks turnout records. Back then Trump described it as a “landslide.” Trump sealed that victory with 77,000 votes across three battleground states, while Biden’s margin would be slightly narrower — about 45,000 votes across Arizona, Georgia and …

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory

LA Times  

President-elect Joe Biden’s winning tally is approaching a record 80 million votes as Democratic bastions continue to count ballots and the 2020 election cracks turnout records. The AP has not called the race, but if Biden’s lead holds he will win the electoral college on 306-232 vote — the identical margin Trump won on election day in 2016. Back then …

Trump seems to acknowledge Biden win, but he won’t concede
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump seems to acknowledge Biden win, but he won’t concede

LA Times  

President Trump on Sunday appeared to acknowledge for the first time that President-elect Joe Biden won the White House, but made clear he would not concede and would keep trying to overturn the election result. “If the president’s prepared to begin to recognize that reality, that’s positive,” Biden’s incoming chief of staff, Ron Klain, on Sunday told NBC’s “Meet the …

No longer mirror of US, Ohio’s electoral bellwether quiets
4 years, 1 month ago

No longer mirror of US, Ohio’s electoral bellwether quiets

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — As Ohio goes, so goes the nation. He said he would have voted this fall for Trump “twice if I could.” Not only are Ohio’s voters getting older, those who stayed home on Election Day were predominantly young voters. “It’s definitely moving off of the really competitive presidential playing field,” said Kondik, a political analyst at the University …

Trump putting democracy to the test after his loss to Biden
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump putting democracy to the test after his loss to Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Winston Churchill was not known for leaving his thoughts unspoken. One of them was this: “It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried.” President Donald Trump, who has professed admiration for, if not deep knowledge of, the British prime minister, is putting Churchill’s observation …

EXPLAINER: Why AP called the 2020 election for Joe Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why AP called the 2020 election for Joe Biden

Associated Press  

WHY AP CALLED THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION FOR BIDEN: As Election Day ground on into “election week,” it became increasingly clear that Democrat Joe Biden would oust President Donald Trump from the White House. Biden’s win in Pennsylvania was a dramatic, though not unexpected, turn after Trump jumped out to an early Election Day lead of 675,000 votes and prematurely declared …

How ‘Amtrak Joe’ won back the midwest, and the presidency
4 years, 2 months ago

How ‘Amtrak Joe’ won back the midwest, and the presidency

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He would rebuild the “Blue Wall” …

The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency
4 years, 2 months ago

The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Biden stood on the cusp of winning the presidency Friday night, three days after Election Day, as the long, exacting work of counting votes widened his lead over President Donald Trump in critical battleground states. Biden, for his part, addressed the nation Friday night near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and acknowledged the sluggish pace of …

Joe Biden beats Donald Trump to win White House
4 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden beats Donald Trump to win White House

Al Jazeera  

Democratic candidate is projected to have secured 290 Electoral College votes, the Associated Press reports. Democrat Joe Biden said he is “honored and humbled” by the projected results of the United States presidential election, which showed him above the threshold needed to clinch the White House. The projected Biden-Harris victory comes after several anxiety-inducing days in which people around the …

US Election: Joe Biden WILL address the nation TONIGHT
4 years, 2 months ago

US Election: Joe Biden WILL address the nation TONIGHT

Daily Mail  

Biden on Thursday night - he is now poised for White House victory after taking the lead in Pennsylvania Joe Biden will address the nation in primetime Friday, his campaign confirmed – pointing to their overwhelming confidence he is about to win the presidential election. The scene in front of the White House early on day three after election day …

Trump won 70% of Election Day vote in Iowa, swamping Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump won 70% of Election Day vote in Iowa, swamping Biden

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — President Trump received more than 70% of the votes cast on Election Day in Iowa, easily overcoming Joe Biden’s substantial lead among those who voted early, according to data released Thursday. Unofficial results show Trump defeated Biden 53.1% to 44.9% to capture Iowa’s six electoral votes — a 138,700 margin of victory that was just shy …

U.S. presidential elections | Joe Biden on verge of victory as Donald Trump goes to court
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. presidential elections | Joe Biden on verge of victory as Donald Trump goes to court

The Hindu  

America awoke on Thursday morning to another day of uncertainty around the winner of the presidential election, even as Joe Biden appeared to be on the verge of reaching the 270 of 538 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House, after he won Michigan and Wisconsin. Mr. Biden’s lead shrunk in Arizona by Thursday while Mr. Trump’s leads …

Election win for Biden or Trump hinges on seven critical states
4 years, 2 months ago

Election win for Biden or Trump hinges on seven critical states

Live Mint  

The hard-fought presidential contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden now depends on the outcomes of a handful of states, each with varying rules on counting votes and contesting results -- complicating the final stretch to declaring a winner. Bottom line: Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are expressing confidence they’ll win the battleground state, with Trump campaign adviser Jason …

Joe Biden takes big stride to winning presidency, Donald Trump claims fraud
4 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden takes big stride to winning presidency, Donald Trump claims fraud

Live Mint  

Democrat Joe Biden took a huge step Wednesday to capturing the White House, with wins in Michigan and Wisconsin bringing him close to a majority, but President Donald Trump responded with a diatribe alleging mass fraud and demanding a halt to vote counting. Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien said they had won in Pennsylvania, despite the result still being calculated, …

“I love Ohio!” President Trump again carries swing state
4 years, 2 months ago

“I love Ohio!” President Trump again carries swing state

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump has again carried Ohio, historically a must-win state for Republicans. Trump reaps Ohio’s 18 electoral votes for a second time, beating Democrat former Vice President Joe Biden after his 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state. “I love Ohio!” “We are clearly a state that’s difficult for Democrats,” said U.S. …

Trump Sues in Michigan, Pennsylvania to Stop Vote Counts, Seeks Wisconsin Recount as Biden Closes Gap
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump Sues in Michigan, Pennsylvania to Stop Vote Counts, Seeks Wisconsin Recount as Biden Closes Gap

News 18  

Tension spiralled in the still undecided US election Wednesday after President Donald Trump made unprecedented claims of fraud and demanded a recount in Wisconsin, where Democrat Joe Biden notched up another win to inch closer to overall victory. The apparent shift in fortunes toward the Democrat prompted Trump, 74, to launch a tirade claiming mass fraud that he claimed on …

EXPLAINER: Why AP called Michigan for Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why AP called Michigan for Biden

Associated Press  

WHY AP CALLED MICHIGAN FOR BIDEN: Democrat Joe Biden has won the electoral battleground of Michigan, the third state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016 that the former vice president has flipped. Michigan is among a handful of battleground states where Trump prematurely claimed early Wednesday that he was “winning” the contest with Biden. Later in the day, Trump …

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential elections vs Joe Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential elections vs Joe Biden

Op India  

US President Donald Trump has declared victory in the US presidential elections with results yet to be called in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. We don’t want them to find any ballots at 4 o’clock in the morning and add them to the list…we will win this, and as far as I’m concerned, we already have …

AP News Guide: Presidential, US House races top Ohio ballot
4 years, 2 months ago

AP News Guide: Presidential, US House races top Ohio ballot

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After a surge in early in-person and absentee voting, final 2020 ballots have been cast in Ohio. Republican Rep, Jim Jordan, a fiery conservative supporter of President Donald Trump in Washington, won an eighth term from northwestern Ohio’s 4th District, defeating Democrat Shannon Freshour. Republican Rep. Bob Latta, a reliable GOP vote in Washington, won an eighth …

President Donald Trump takes bellwether Ohio again
4 years, 2 months ago

President Donald Trump takes bellwether Ohio again

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican President Donald Trump has again won Ohio, a traditional bellwether for the nation. Secretary State Frank LaRose touted Ohio’s response to a variety of glitches and other incidents on Election Day as the state set voter turnout records. Four-term Republican Rep. Dave Joyce was reelected after facing a spirited challenge in northeast Ohio from Democrat Hillary …

Biden edges closer to projected electoral victory: Live news
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden edges closer to projected electoral victory: Live news

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden breaks Barack Obama’s vote record, as Trump campaign challenges count in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. 5 Nov 2020 - 07:19 GMT Nevada, where Biden has a narrow lead, to release new vote totals on Thursday Protesters gathered outside the Clark County elections office in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday evening, chanting “Count every vote” as unofficial results showed …

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