2023 elections

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Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election

An election resolution board counts absentee ballots Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson, Miss. Michael Goldberg/AP hide caption

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Elections

Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election

November 9, 2023 • People in Mississippi's largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places ran out of ballots and voters had to wait for them to be replenished on election day.

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Supporters for a pro-abortion ballot measure cheer as they watch election results come in on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption

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Sue Ogrocki/AP

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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

November 8, 2023 • Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.