Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights

The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.

All eyes on Kentucky's governor race
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The Kentucky's governor race is one that a lot of people are watching.

Abortion rights at center of Ohio elections
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A big vote on abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The vote is seen as the latest test for how states react to last year's Supreme Court?s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Latest polls shed light on 2024 presidential race
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Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are aiming to knock off former President Donald Trump as the 2024 election nears.

Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell strikes deal in GA election case
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Sidney Powel pleaded guilty ahead of the Fulton County election interference trial for which she, Trump and 17 others were indicted. As a part of her deal, Powell must testify against her co-defendants.

Tempers flare at second GOP debate
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Tempers flared at the second GOP debate Wednesday night in California. Seven candidates took the stage to talk about a wide range of topics, from health care to the government.

GOP candidates to square off in second presidential debate
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The second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will feature seven GOP candidates who met the Republican National Committee's criteria to be on stage.

Cook County encourages voter registration as election season approaches

Getting the vote out starts with registering to vote, and with a presidential primary fast approaching, the Cook County Clerk's office recognized National Voter Registration Day with an event on Daley Plaza.

Chicago does its part for National Voter Registration Day
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Tuesday marks National Voter Registration Day and Cook County is out to help you get prepared for the upcoming elections.

Trump maintains big lead on GOP field in new poll
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It's still Donald Trump and the rest of the field. That's the takeaway from the latest Fox News poll, which shows the former president maintaining a sizeable lead on his competitors in the GOP.

Good news for Trump as trouble looms for Biden
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday said House Republicans have "uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden's conduct" that will serve as the basis of an impeachment inquiry.

Special grand jury releases full report on 2020 election investigation
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The full report compiled by a special grand jury investigating 2020 election tampering in Georgia was released Friday. In total, the jury recommended charges against 39 people. Only 19 have been indicted so far, including Donald Trump.

Polls show dwindling support for President Joe Biden in 2024 election
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A new poll finds that former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is the only 2024 Republican presidential candidate with such a lead over President Biden in a hypothetical matchup that it exceeds the margin of error.

U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia launches re-election bid, seeking 4th term
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U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia announced he will be seeking re-election and collected signatures for his petitions Tuesday morning at the CTA Pulaski Orange Line station.

Orland Park minister, Chicago publicist surrender on charges in Trump election scheme

Orland Park minister Stephen Lee and Chicago publicist Trevian Kutti turned themselves in to authorities Friday morning on charges in the Georgia case alleging an illegal plot to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.

Republican candidates square off in first debate
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The first GOP presidential primary debate kicked off Wednesday night with eight candidates present and one loudly absent. Former President Trump did not make an appearance leaving room for South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to shine. Political analyst Pat Brady said Haley had the best answer for the problematic issue of abortion rights.

Here are the key moments from the first Republican presidential debate

With Donald Trump absent at the debate, GOP presidential candidates battled one another, with some saying they’d support the former president even if he was convicted.

Donald Trump skipping Republican presidential debate
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Former President Donald Trump announced on his TRUTH Social platform Sunday that he will "not be doing the debates."