Blue Bellwether Counties

Senate candidate Tim Sheehy's firm leaves Montana county with empty promises of jobs

After Tim Sheehy's firm persuaded officials in Gallatin County, Montana to issue $160 million in bonds so it could expand locally, the firm used most of the money to pay off previous investors.

‘Is it going to be safe?’: suspicions and fear dominate a crucial swing county in lead-up to US election

In addition to worrying that the election will be rigged, now people in Saginaw county are nervous that violence will accompany it. Vanessa Guerra is resigned to questions from Donald Trump’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Health - ABC News - October 24

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions

Health - ABC News - October 24

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?

The Democratic nominee's path to victory could hinge on her ability to excite entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County, Georgia, an immigrant-rich slice of Atlanta.

The race for clerk in a rural Michigan county has become a battle over 2020 election denialism

Sheryl Guy was going to retire, but after an election denier won the Republican primary, she's hoping to keep her job.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Mail ballot voting extended in Bucks County after Trump, McCormick campaigns sued

Mail ballot voting in Bucks County has been extended after the Trump and McCormick campaigns filed a lawsuit over the way county election officials handled mail-in ballot requests.

Politics - CBS News - 6 days ago

Los Angeles County sues PepsiCo, Coca-Cola over role in plastic pollution 'crisis'

Los Angeles County announced a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo this week, arguing the soda giants misled the public on the recyclability of the plastics used for their products. In the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Georgia's top court cancels extension for delayed ballots in Cobb County, siding with RNC

Georgia's highest court on Monday ruled that thousands of Cobb County voters who received their ballots late will not have their votes immediately counted if their ballots are received by officials ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

What we know about Fulton County, Georgia, poll site bomb threats

At least two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated after apparent bomb threats were made, officials confirmed. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on what's known about the ...

Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Gaudreau with emotional tribute in home-opener against Panthers

The Blue Jackets paid tribute to the Gaudreau brothers before and during Tuesday night's game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Columbus Blue Jackets pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau at first home game vs. Florida Panthers

Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver in August.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a Blue Jackets’ home opener steeped in tributes to Johnny Gaudreau

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Goalie Gustavsson makes 27 saves, scores an empty-netter, Wild beat Blues 4-1

Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves and scored an empty-net goal as the Minnesota Wild snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues

Sports - ABC News - October 15

I’m one of the few doctors providing abortions in Arizona. This could be the issue that turns our state blue | Gabrielle Goodrick

Our state was a Republican stronghold, but the party’s assault on reproductive rights is making many voters think twice. We speak to voters in the states that will decide the US election about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Tarasov stops 20 shots and Blue Jackets use balanced scoring in a 6-4 victory over the Sabres

Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier each had a goal and an assist and Daniil Tarasov made 21 saves to help Columbus to a 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night for the Blue Jackets’ ...

Sports - ABC News - October 17

J.T. Poston ends long day in Las Vegas with 3rd career PGA Tour title

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Sports - ABC News - October 20

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