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Anthony Weiner launches NY mayoral bid, seeking to revive political career after tweet scandal
Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help...Tags: Social Media, Huma Abedin, Democratic Party, Primaries, Local Elections
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Measure to limit medicinal pot shops in L.A. is leading
After years of futile attempts by lawmakers to regulate the medical marijuana industry in Los Angeles, a ballot measure to sharply limit the number of pot dispensaries in the city was leading in early returns Tuesday. Proposition D would reduce the...
Tags: Federal Election Commission, Labor Legislation, Health Treatments, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice
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Garcetti, Greuel locked in tight battle for L.A. mayor's post
Eric Garcetti held a narrow lead over Wendy Greuel late Tuesday as the two longtime city officials battled each other — and voter apathy — in the race to become the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles. With more than half the vote still uncounted, the...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Layoffs and Downsizing, Rick Caruso, Antonio Villaraigosa, Economy, Business and Finance
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Lehigh Valley primary election wrap
In a closely-contested race for Bethlehem mayor that remained too close to call well past midnight, Robert Donchez prevailed over William J. Reynolds by 296 votes according to unofficial Morning Call vote tabulations. But the margin was so narrow...
Tags: Northampton (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Political Candidates, Crime, Law and Justice, Judaism, Judges
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Counting begins in pivotal vote for L.A.'s future
Polls closed and the ballot counting began Tuesday as Los Angeles voters ushered in a new era of leadership at a City Hall battered in recent years by budget cuts. Despite the high stakes of the elections, experts predicted low voter turnout. Only 21%...
Tags: Rick Caruso, Eric Garcetti, Advertising, Politics, Voting
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Red Line rehab poses political challenge for Emanuel
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday lauded Chicago Transit Authority workers for their "flawless" rollout of a five-month Red Line reconstruction that has shuttle buses replacing train service. So far, they're breathing a sigh of relief at City Hall. The...
Tags: Richard M. Daley, Danny K. Davis, Roderick T. Sawyer, Public Transportation, Metra
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Dems settle races in Pittsburgh, Philly, in Pa. primary balloting.
Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats on Tuesday nominated veteran city Councilman William Peduto for Pittsburgh mayor and gave longtime Philadelphia city Controller Alan Butkovitz the nod for a third term in two of the most hotly contested races in...Tags: York (York, Pennsylvania), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Primaries, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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Turnout appears small as L.A. votes for new mayor
Though turnout numbers were not yet available from election officials Tuesday afternoon, voters were few and far between at many polling places across the city. Tuesday's contest -- where L.A. will determine its next mayor, city controller and city...
Tags: Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles International Airport, Politics, Voting, Elections
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Scott signs bill extending early voting
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott has signed an elections bill that allows more early voting, in an attempt to reverse some of the restrictions the Republican-controlled Legislature put in place in 2011. The legislation is a response to the ridicule...Tags: Government, Barack Obama, Politics, U.S. Department of State, Voting
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L.A. Votes: Stay up to date with live coverage from The Times
Stay up to date on the Los Angeles election throughout the evening with Times reporters who will provide updates on the races. At 8 p.m., Times political writers Jim Rainey and Seema Mehta will handicap the race in a video discussion live from The Times...
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Poll: Public, lawmakers in Deep South at odds on expanding Medicaid
McClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON Even though governors and lawmakers in five Deep South states oppose a plan to cover more people through Medicaid under the health care overhaul, 62 percent of the people in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina support...Tags: Insurance, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Lawyers, Think Tanks
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South L.A. voters arrive at polls with firm opinions, research notes
Voters Tuesday trickled into St. Paul's Presbysterian church in South L.A. to cast their ballots after a torrent of campaign advertisements and record-breaking spending in the race for mayor of Los Angeles. Many arrived with firm opinions and...
Tags: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti, Politics, Voting, Elections
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