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The Supreme Court in Washington on Nov. 28, 2020.

National

Supreme Court rejects Texas suit seeking to overturn election

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an audacious lawsuit by Texas that had asked the court to throw… Read more »

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik speaks at a rally in Wilton in September.

Stefanik backed lawsuit to overturn presidential election

21st CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT — North Country U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik says her support for the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit to overturn the… Read more »

Andrew Yang

Schenectady

Is Andrew Yang running for NYC mayor? All signs point to yes

Andrew Yang, the Schenectady native who gained a national following as a Democratic presidential candidate, has been privately telling New… Read more »

President-elect Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks at The Queen theater, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

National

Joe Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes, an extraordinary victory for Democrats who pushed… Read more »

Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., speaks at a Democratic watch party, Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018, in Kingston, N.Y.

Delgado wins reelection to US House

NEW YORK (AP) — Two incumbent Democrats have won re-election to Congress in districts east and north of New York… Read more »

In this Nov. 5, 2020, photo, Lehigh County workers count ballots as vote counting in the general election continues in Allentown, Pa.

National

Top officials: Nov. 3 election most secure in US history

WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of federal and state officials found no evidence that votes were compromised or altered in… Read more »

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

Harris pays tribute to Black women in first speech as VP-elect

Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Saturday paid tribute to the women, particularly Black women, whose shoulders she stands on as… Read more »

President-elect Joe Biden gestures on stage after speaking, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

Biden defeats Trump for White House, says ‘time to heal’

Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday and offered… Read more »

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to supporters, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on… Read more »

Voters fill in ballots, in socially distanced tables Tuesday afternoon, election day at the Cobleskill Fire House, Nov. 3, 2020.

Capital Region

Election night 2020 coverage roundup

Biden strong in cities, Trump strong in rural parts of Capital Region Republicans keep the 46th State Senate District Stefanik… Read more »

Delgado ahead of Van De Water; Delgado claims victory Wednesday

U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, claimed victory Wednesday morning in his race for a second term against Kyle Van De… Read more »

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik speaks to her supporters declaring victory over Tedra Cobb at Queensbury Hotel on Election Day in Glens Falls on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Stefanik cruises to 4th term in Congress

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said her re-election campaign in 2020 was the “toughest race I’ve ever run” — but… Read more »