Ruling may further delay count of Puerto Rico's still uncertified votes in Nov. 5 elections

Ruling may further delay count of Puerto Rico's still-uncertified votes in Nov. 5 elections

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has yet to produce a certified vote tally for a single district almost a month after holding general elections

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic

Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins

World - ABC News - November 5

Tight Race Means Election Results May Not be Clear on Nov. 5

Seven battleground states may have such close ballot results that the vote may not be decided by the time the last polls close on Tuesday.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Casey campaign: Votes are still being counted

Sen. Bob Casey’s (D-Pa.) campaign said in a statement posted to social media Thursday morning that votes are still being counted in his reelection race. "The count in Pennsylvania is still ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history

The two parties that have dominated Puerto Rican politics for decades are losing their grip as they face the stiffest competition yet from a younger generation fed up with the island’s corruption, ...

World - ABC News - November 3

Puerto Rico is holding an unprecedented election. Bad Bunny took a major stand.

The Puerto Rican singer came out in support of Juan Dalmau, a third-party candidate that has emerged as a strong contender and an alternative to the two parties in power for over 70 years.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Puerto Rico GOP leader won't vote for Trump unless he apologizes for comedian's remarks

Puerto Rico GOP Chair Ángel Cintrón says he will not vote for Donald Trump in Puerto Rico’s symbolic presidential poll on Election Day unless the former president personally apologizes for a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president

As the 2024 election approaches, millions of American citizens who live in U.S. territories remain unable to vote for president.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race

After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Jeffries: Still a 'clear pathway' for Democratic majority in House as votes are counted

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that there is still "a clear pathway” for a Democratic majority in the lower chamber as votes continue to be counted nationwide. “We ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

Here’s Why Experts Warn Early Vote Counts May Be Misleading

In an instant news cycle, closely watched ballot counts may show up in favor of one candiate, but swing to another for many reasons, like in 202, when a ‘red mirage’ became a ‘blue shift.’

Business - Inc. - November 5

Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood party edges ahead in gubernatorial election

Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood New Progressive Party is leading polls in a historic gubernatorial election that could see her party secure a third consecutive term for the first ...

World - ABC News - November 6

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

Voter rights groups have petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court.

Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote

Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.

Dispatch From Maricopa County: Election Deniers, Voting Counts, and More

We sent photographer Jamie Lee Taete on a road trip through Maricopa County, Arizona, during the US election.

Tech - Wired - November 7

Puerto Rico's biggest newspaper endorses Harris

Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día endorsed Vice President Harris on Tuesday amid a commotion over a comedian insulting the island at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

Tech - The New York Times - November 4

A racist joke against Puerto Ricans creates aftershocks in the closing week of the election

Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance Tuesday in the heavily Latino city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, a comedian’s racist joke about Puerto Ricans at the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally ...

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments

Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Pennsylvania voters weigh in on Puerto Rico comment from Trump rally

NBC News' George Solis reports from Allentown, Pa., a city with a large Puerto Rican population, on how voters are reacting to the racist comment made by a comedian at a weekend Trump rally.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Evening Report — Trump camp seeks to contain Puerto Rico fallout

🎤 Plus: Harris preps her closing argument {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Mike Stewart/Evan Vucci Trump camp seeks to contain Puerto Rico fallout Former President Trump will visit the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally

ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

Trump rally’s Puerto Rico slur lands with a thud in Pennsylvania

Republican candidate faces backlash after airing of racist insults at his New York gathering

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Trump claims he’s done more than anyone for Puerto Rico

Former President Donald Trump claimed he has "done more" for Puerto Rico than any other president. The comments came despite his administration withholding about $20 billion in hurricane relief for ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Biden responds to Puerto Rico rhetoric at Trump rally with an insult

President Biden is taking the spotlight following comments in which he appears to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage.” Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris made her closing argument to voters ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Ricky Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rita Moreno Respond for Puerto Rico

Our vote won’t be a reaction to racist jokes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Jennifer Lopez says Puerto Rico joke offended 'every Latino in this country'

Actress and musician Jennifer Lopez said a joke during former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday offended “every Latino in this country,” as she stumped for Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Rauw Alejandro on Puerto Rico, salsa and working with Pharrell on his new album

Last year, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro was in outer space with “Playa Saturno.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

Expert previews potential Election Day 'mirages' we might see as votes are counted

"Start Here" spoke with Michael McDonald, a professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, who has been studying how votes are counted for years.

2024 election updates: Trump, Harris split first votes counted in New Hampshire

With just hours left to Election Day, it's a neck-and-neck race to the finish.

What are red and blue 'mirages,' and how election night vote counts make it hard to tell who will win

Once the last voter casts their ballot in a state and the polls close, the process of revealing the winner begins.

Politics - NBC News - November 5

Oil Jumps as OPEC+ Further Delays Output Hike

Oil prices rose after OPEC and its allies pushed back a planned production increase by a month, signaling caution amid growing concerns about weaker global demand and lower prices.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Election 2024: Voters can still register to vote in these states

Eligible voters looking to register and cast a vote in the election have one last chance in 22 states and the District of Columbia through same-day registration options.

With razor thin margins in the election, will Americans still refuse to vote?

The 2024 presidential election is expected to be close, with a recent report describing the margins as "razor thin" in key swing states, and four underutilized techniques are proposed to increase ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

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