Cindy Nava made history on Election Day, becoming the first former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient to win during a general election in the U.S, according to her campaign. Nava, a Bernalillo resident who was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, beat Republican Audrey Trujillo 55% to 45% for the Senate District 9 seat, according […]
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Post election we still have to live with each other
Not long ago, I drove to Colorado and Wyoming to visit family members I hadn’t seen in a few years. It was mostly a social visit, although I’ve been working on the family history and genealogy and wanted to gather more information. I figured politics might come up. We may share genes, but we don’t […]
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Election Day photos show voters and poll workers across the U.S.
The Washington Post staff (c) 2024 It’s finally Election Day in America. Polls are open, and millions of voters who have not yet cast a ballot will head to their voting sites as candidates nationwide wrap up their campaigns. Polls will start closing in states including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia at 7 p.m. Eastern […]
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Election Day photos show voters and poll workers across the U.S.
The Washington Post staff (c) 2024 It’s finally Election Day in America. Polls are open, and millions of voters who have not yet cast a ballot will head to their voting sites as candidates nationwide wrap up their campaigns. Polls will start closing in states including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia at 7 p.m. Eastern […]
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Judge denies Missouri’s effort to block federal election monitors
By David Nakamura, The Washington Post (c) 2024 A federal judge late Monday rejected an effort by Missouri’s Republican leaders to ban Justice Department election monitors from entering polling sites in St. Louis County on Election Day. In a separate case, the Justice Department reached an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) that […]
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Judge denies Missouri’s effort to block federal election monitors
By David Nakamura, The Washington Post (c) 2024 A federal judge late Monday rejected an effort by Missouri’s Republican leaders to ban Justice Department election monitors from entering polling sites in St. Louis County on Election Day. In a separate case, the Justice Department reached an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) that […]
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For nearly half of Trump voters, overt appreciation of Hitler is acceptable
By Philip Bump, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly was one of Donald Trump’s longest-serving chiefs of staff when Trump was in the White House. He was in Trump’s company regularly and was present for some of Trump’s private comments. As when Trump reportedly praised the generals who served Adolf […]
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For nearly half of Trump voters, overt appreciation of Hitler is acceptable
By Philip Bump, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly was one of Donald Trump’s longest-serving chiefs of staff when Trump was in the White House. He was in Trump’s company regularly and was present for some of Trump’s private comments. As when Trump reportedly praised the generals who served Adolf […]
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Bernalillo Officers Join Sandoval County for Election Security
In a show of interagency support, the Bernalillo Police Department (BPD) has stepped in to support the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) by providing security at the county election warehouse to help manage election resources. To alleviate the strain on its already short-staffed sheriff’s department, Sandoval County Chief Deputy Clerk Joey Dominguez contacted Bernalillo Police […]
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‘Make your voice heard’
Bernalillo County officials are asking eligible voters who haven’t yet voted to cast their ballots Tuesday. “Every election is an opportunity to make your voice heard,” County Clerk Linda Stover said in a news release. “By voting, you’re taking an active role in shaping our community’s future and ensuring your values are represented.” Aside from […]