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What happens if there's a tie in the US election? All you need to know

There have been months of campaigning both sides, but what happens if neither of them is the clear winner?

Evening Standard

Five closest US elections: When California, New York were swing states

This US election is too close to call, say experts, but it’s not the first time.

Al Jazeera

House, Senate and governor elections map 2024: Republicans secure House majority - results from all 50 US states

As well as electing the president, the US has been voting for senators, members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Here are the results in full

The Guardian - UK

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From Abortion To Bobcat Hunting: US Vote Not Just For President

It's not just the Harris-Trump show: US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics including hot-button issues like abortion.

International Business Times

Republicans Optimistic About Retaining House Majority In Key States

Republicans are strategically focusing on key states to maintain House majority. Early voting and competitive races are crucial factors.

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Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote.

The Conversation

US election: how control of Congress will matter for the new president

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are promising big initiatives if elected: tax cuts (and hikes), lots of giveaways, and major pieces of legislation bearing on issues such as abortion, healthcare, the environment and foreign military assistance. Regardless of who wins the presidency, the one thing all these items have in…

The Conversation

US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts

Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.

Al Jazeera

Big bucks and a porn site scandal: These are 9 key races to watch in the 2024 election

Voters will decide the balance of power in Congress in tight races across the country

The Independent UK

Could the Republicans lose the House? Five US congressional races to watch

Republicans hold a small majority in the House of Representatives, but crucial races could flip control to Democrats.

Al Jazeera

US election 2024: What is the Electoral College?

Magic number of 270 votes is needed to win the White House

Evening Standard

Dems at disadvantage over "wasted votes"

Big cities and inefficient geographic distribution of votes makes it more difficult for Democrats to win majorities

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Al Jazeera

How Republican-linked ads stir Israel tensions to undermine Kamala Harris

Ad campaign focused on Gaza in key swing states invokes ‘anti-Semitic and anti-Arab’ bigotry, advocate says.

The Conversation

Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected

You’ve probably seen them: alarming columns or stories with alarming headlines about how somebody is going to exploit an obscure provision in election law to undo the 2024 presidential election and toss it to the House of Representatives. Your vote won’t count, and democracy will go to hell.

The Conversation

This course explores the history of contested presidential elections

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Al Jazeera

Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words

Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.

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Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold

The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.

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Childless Politician Borrows Friend’s Wife And Children To Pose For Campaign Video

It would make the perfect holiday card—except they aren’t his children. The post Childless Politician Borrows Friend’s Wife And Children To Pose For Campaign Video first appeared on Bored Panda.

Al Jazeera

In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce

Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.

The Independent UK

Republican ex-senator Jeff Flake endorses Kamala Harris as anti-Trump right coalesces

Former Arizona senator, who endorsed Biden in 2020, joins #NeverTrump coalition forming behind Harris

The Guardian - AU

A double dissolution could create a Hunger Games contest – and Albanese knows it

The PM likely hopes the possibility of an existential threat to some in the Senate generates more cooperation

The Guardian - AU

What is a double dissolution and how does it work?

Australia’s had seven double-dissolution elections, including under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s what happens

AAP

Labor toasts vote that reshaped parliament for 30 years

Three decades ago women welcomed a historic vote at the Labor National Conference, which Anthony Albanese and his federal caucus team celebrate to this day.

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