These early races could reveal how the election will be decided

Four House elections in states where polls close early will provide a glimpse at who will control Congress, with key insights into the Harris-Trump election.

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The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

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Steve Kornacki explains how one district in Nebraska could decide the election

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and WOTW NBC Omaha Anchor Brian Mastre join Meet the Press NOW to explain how pivotal Nebraska's second congressional district could be in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

How Trump, Harris are doing in battleground states that could decide election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are participating in town halls in battleground states Wednesday where a close race remains for both candidates. CBS News' Nikole ...

How infrequent voters could decide the election: From the Politics Desk

The razor-close presidential election could very well come down to this question: Will the infrequent voters who back Donald Trump by double digits actually turn out?

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Why inflation in one battleground state could sway the election

With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.

These tight races could decide control of Congress

Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful ...

White Women Could Decide the Election

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Could Latino voters in Pennsylvania decide the election?

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Pennsylvania could decide who wins the White House. But to win those key delegates, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ...

What early voting trends reveal about state of 2024 race

Nearly 30 million voters across the U.S. have already cast their 2024 ballots. So what kind of insights does this give us about the state of the race? CBS News deputy director of elections and data ...

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

How legal fights brewing before Election Day could impact the presidential race

Legal fights have broken out in every critical battleground state in the weeks before Election Day, setting up dramatic court standoffs targeting thousands of votes that could decide who wins a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Here's where inflation stands in the cities that could decide the election

Inflation has returned to normal but varies widely in major swing-state cities.

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Could new, environmental voters decide the 2024 presidential election?

Voters who care about climate change and its effects on the environment who may have never voted before could have a powerful impact in the 2024 presidential election. Nathaniel Stinnett, the ...

These late-deciding voters could swing the election: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House ...

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What are the key issues for voters in swing states that could decide election?

While many battlegrounds share the same concerns as the rest of Americans, there are some issues that stand out as top concerns.

US election: The other races that could shape America

Beyond the president, Americans will also choose governors, representatives, and senators

How the gender gap could impact the presidential race

The gender gap could define the presidential election with close races in seven battleground states. One organization of Republican women shows how they're making an impact for Vice President ...

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How the election could affect Israel

The presidential election will have large implications for foreign policy. Holly Williams examines how the outcome could affect Israel.

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With 2024 race so tight, a reminder how few votes decided the 7 swing states in 2020

All signs point to another close election with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump neck-and-neck in national and battleground state polls.

How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy

The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on ...

How the gender gap could impact the presidential race in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris is counting on suburban women to help her win the election, and she received some unexpected help from some longtime Republicans. CBS News' Weijia Jiang spoke to the ...

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How control of the House of Representatives could change after Iowa races

Two Iowa congressional races in the 2024 election could flip the House of Representatives. In Iowa's 1st District, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces a challenge from Democrat Christina Bohannan. ...

How congressional races could shape next administration's agenda

With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Montana could decide control of Senate

Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...

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How the U.S. Election Could Shape the Future of Golf

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are likely to respond in different ways to the deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

How the US election could impact the Middle East

Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.

How the Election Could Unfold: Four Scenarios

A look at plausible outcomes that might wind up seeming obvious in hindsight.

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WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win election

ABC News Political Director and Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling in the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

5 races to watch that will decide control of the Senate

Senate Democrats head into Tuesday's elections defending a 51-49 majority; Republicans call it their best opportunity in a decade to gain ground.

5 races to watch that will decide control of the House

Republican's narrow majority in the House of Representatives enters Tuesday on the knife's edge, with both parties possessing paths to control in the next Congress.

What the early voting data shows about new voters — a group that could swing the election

With nearly 60 million ballots already cast, everyone interested in the presidential election is trying to figure out where the race stands.

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Tens of millions of early votes have been cast. What could it mean for Election Day?

Over 68 million votes cast in the election so far, but the data from those votes gives some clues into how election night may play out.

Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...

Sarah’s there, as early voting begins

Will the gender gap decide the 2024 election?

Men and women have voted differently in presidential elections for decades. But will the gender gap be a deciding factor in the razor-thin race between Harris and Trump?

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