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Don Gonyea Don Gonyea is a NPR National Political Correspondent based in Washington, D.C., and travels throughout the United States covering elections and the country's political climate. His reports can be heard on all NPR programs and at NPR.org.
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Morning News Brief: Uber CEO Resigns, GOP Wins In Georgia, Russia Investigation

Kara Swisher of Recode discusses the resignation of Uber's controversial CEO Travis Kalanick. Also, Republican Karen Handel won a special election in Georgia, dashing Democrats' hopes for an upset.

Morning News Brief: Uber CEO Resigns, GOP Wins In Georgia, Russia Investigation

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Republican Karen Handel Wins Georgia Special Election

Republican Karen Handel has won the special congressional election in Georgia. It was the most expensive House race ever and disappointed Democrats' hopes for an upset.

Republican Karen Handel Wins Georgia Special Election

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Democrat Jon Ossoff Hopes Suburban Atlanta District Finally Elects Non-Republican

This suburban Atlanta congressional district usually elects Republicans. But in what has become the single most expensive Congressional race in U.S. history, Democrat Jon Ossoff hopes to change that.

Democrat Jon Ossoff Hopes Suburban Atlanta District Finally Elects Non-Republican

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Republican Karen Handel Hopes To Win Traditionally GOP House Seat

Voters in Georgia's sixth congressional district vote in a special election on Tuesday to replace Tom Price, who is now Health and Human Services Secretary. Handel was secretary of state in Georgia.

Republican Karen Handel Hopes To Win Traditionally GOP House Seat

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Trump Looms Over Both Democratic And GOP Primaries For Virginia Governor

Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine campaign for Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam for governor during a canvass kickoff on Saturday in Arlington, Va. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Trump Looms Over Both Democratic And GOP Primaries For Virginia Governor

Two Democrats are trying to channel anger against the president to win their party's nomination. The GOP front-runner has worked to sidestep Trump as he faces a challenge from his right.

Trump Looms Over Both Democratic And GOP Primaries For Virginia Governor

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Virginia Democrats Seek Party's Path Forward In Gubernatorial Race

While many elections this year are seen as a referendum on President Trump, in the Virginia gubernatorial race, people are looking for signs about the direction of the Democratic Party. It's the progressive wing versus the establishment wing, and each is staking a claim on the party's future in Virginia.

Virginia Democrats Seek Party's Path Forward In Gubernatorial Race

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Amid Assault Charges, Republican Gianforte Wins Montana's House Seat

Republican Greg Gianforte claimed victory in a special election for Congress Thursday despite an election eve assault charge for allegedly body-slamming a reporter.

Amid Assault Charges, Republican Gianforte Wins Montana's House Seat

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On Night Before Election, Montana House Candidate Allegedly Assaults Journalist

Last night in Montana, the Republican candidate for the state's open U.S. House seat, Greg Gianforte, was charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly "body-slamming" a journalist. The vote is on Thursday.

On Night Before Election, Montana House Candidate Allegedly Assaults Journalist

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Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

Rob Quist is the Democrat running in the Montana special election. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

A super-charged political environment and backlash against the GOP health care bill have made Thursday's special congressional election for Montana's lone House seat primed for a possible upset.

Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

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Montana Holds Special Election For Open House Seat

Montana is holding a special election to replace the GOP House seat vacated by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. The Republican candidate has run a very Trump-inspired campaign.

Montana Holds Special Election For Open House Seat

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Health Care Industry Drives Job Growth At The Expense Of Efficiency

As the debate over health care continues in Washington, one thing not in dispute is that health care industry employment has been going up steadily over the past decade. In Ohio, health care industry jobs now outnumber those in manufacturing. The jobs are good news to state and local economies, but some analysts also say it's a reflection of the high costs and complexity of health care.

Health Care Industry Drives Job Growth At The Expense Of Efficiency

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Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss

Hillary Clinton criticized President Trump's tweeting habits and also weighed in on his foreign policy at an appearance in New York City on Tuesday. She also weighed in on her defeat in the presidential election last year.

Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss

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Trump Continues To Have Staunch Supporters And Determined Opposition

Dave Cover (left), Doyle Smithson (center) and Rob Freeman meet weekday mornings at the Top Notch Diner in Cortland, Ohio. All three voted for President Trump. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Trump Continues To Have Staunch Supporters And Determined Opposition

Across the country, President Trump continues to have the support of those who voted for him, and those who opposed him have found additional reasons to do so in the past 100 days.

Trump Continues To Have Staunch Supporters And Determined Opposition

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In Ohio, Trump Loyalists Reflect On His First 100 Days

Ohio was key to President Trump's victory in November, and his base of support there among the Tea Party and other loyalists is holding, even amid internal White House battles, the failure to repeal Obamacare and some big reversals of campaign promises. But these voters also make clear they have expectations by which they will judge the president.

In Ohio, Trump Loyalists Reflect On His First 100 Days

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