Topic: Election Day

Costa Rica election: Why the left is lagging

Three of the four main candidates in Sunday's presidential race tilt toward the right. Among them, front-runner Laura Chinchilla could become the nation's first woman president.

This just in: Politics as usual grips Washington

Though President Obama criticized the "perpetual campaign" mentality in Washington, political gamesmanship is as old as civilization.

Obama to America (and Congress): Yes, we still can

President Obama, in his State of the Union address Wednesday, showed little inclination to downscale his ambitious agenda and, strikingly, devoted a fair bit of his speech to the need to change the partisan tone in Washington.

Embattled Obama stays course in State of Union

The president said that economic recovery was his top priority but said he wouldn't abandon health care reform and other signature plans.

State of the Union address -- President Obama's full remarks

Full text of President Obama's State of the Union address

California governor's race: All about the money?

Personal wealth is both an asset and drawback for GOP candidates in the California governor's race. Republican billionaire Meg Whitman has put another $20 million into her campaign.

Into the Story

From Bill Clinton to Vince Lombardi, a collection of the best from journalist David Maraniss.

Sarah Palin signs with Fox after being attacked on '60 Minutes'

One day after she was criticized in a story on CBS’s '60 Minutes,' former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has signed on to be a commentator on the Fox News Channel.

Fewer hate crimes in 2008, Obama's election year, data show

Reported hate crimes dropped 2 percent in 2008 from 2007 levels. Is rising 'atmosphere of rage' a threat to gains?

NY-23: Could conservative Doug Hoffman still win?

Routine recanvassing has narrowed Democrat Bill Owens's lead over Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in the NY-23 House race. Uncounted absentee ballots could change the result – though that seems unlikely.

Mayoral election results: incumbents squeak by

Boston, New York, and Detroit reelected their mayors. But in some other cities, the mayoral election results mean that a runoff will take place.

Opinion: Four things Democrats must do to avoid defeat in 2010

Yesterday’s losses in New Jersey and Virginia show that turnout matters.

Election Day November 2009: five things to watch

Look at the margins of victory, among other things, as the returns for Election Day November 2009 come in.

Atlanta mayoral race 2009: Why a white woman might win

Atlanta has elected only African-American mayors since 1973. But Mary Norwood – the only white candidate in the Atlanta mayoral race – was leading in public opinion polls.

Election Day November 2009: What will it mean?

If Republicans prevail in three key contests on Election Day November 2009, it can mean more funding and high-quality candidates for the GOP on 2010.

New Jersey governor's race: Obama’s 11th-hour pitch for Corzine

Corzine, the incumbent, is neck and neck with the Republican challenger in the New Jersey governor's race. Obama will make two appearances with Corzine Sunday.

New York House race lays bare Republican infighting

Many national conservative figures are supporting the Conservative Party's Doug Hoffman in a New York special election. Republican Dede Scozzafava is seen as too liberal.

Obama tells Lordstown, Ohio, autoworkers he has 'ton of fight'

Police crack down on journalists during Afghan election

Reporters on the streets of Kabul faced beatings and arrests as the government warned that reports of violence could scare voters from the polls.

Obama's spending plans may pose political risks

Will adding $9 trillion to the deficit become a political liability for Democrats in 2010 midterm elections?

Opinion: Allow procrastinators to vote, too

America desperately needs more voters. Election Day registration will help.

Election day for South Africans

A Christian Science perspective.

Anxiety in Massachusetts over softer marijuana law

Some towns and cities seek stiffer penalties for public use, after state voters approved decriminalization.

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