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Vote-by-mail ballots are shown in sorting trays on Aug. 5, 2020, at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton, Wash., south of Seattle.

Vote-by-mail worries: A ‘leaky pipeline’ in many states

Brace yourself for what’s expected to be the first U.S. presidential election conducted mostly by mail. It could be messy.

By Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Trump ally Meadows won’t seek reelection, teases ‘options’

In a statement, the North Carolina congressman said he struggled with the decision and came to it after discussion with his family.

6 years ago

Florida GOP Rep. Yoho announces retirement from Congress

Yoho, who aligned himself with the Tea Party faction of the Republican Party and has been a fierce supporter of President Donald Trump, joins at least 27 House Republicans in announcing their departures from the U.S. House.

6 years ago

Postal Service head to retire amid mounting financial woes

The announcement comes as the service has grappled with 12 years of net losses, due in part to declining first-class mail volume.

6 years ago

Republicans eye running in ‘crucial’ Wisconsin district

The list of potential candidates to replace retiring Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner is long.

6 years ago

Flores becomes 5th Texas GOP congressman retiring in 2020

At least four of the retiring Republicans are vacating seats that Democrats could win, largely in suburban districts where an aversion to President Donald Trump among educated women is weakening the GOP.

6 years ago