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Republican Grab For Senate Seats May Not Come Easy

Melissa Block talks with senior Washington editor Ron Elving about the Senate races to watch on Tuesday.

Floridians stand in line during the last day of early voting in Miami on Saturday. A judge extended early-voting hours in one Florida county Sunday after Democrats sued to allow more time.

Legal Battle Surrounds Florida Early Voting Dispute

Early voting officially ended on Saturday in Florida. But legal challenges by Democrats opened up election offices in several counties on Sunday.

A plea to the Long Island Power Authority for electricity to be restored is posted on a barrier last Wednesday in Mastic Beach, N.Y. The south shore Long Island community was among the hardest hit by the storm that pounded the Northeast.

Hard-Hit Long Island Awaits Power As Temps Drop

About a third of the roughly 1 million without power in New York live on Long Island. With temperatures falling, residents are desperate to get back in their homes. Officials, however, say powering up homes is a challenge because of electrical fire risks that could make a bad situation worse.

Chandler, Barr Race to Finish in Kentucky's Lone High-Profile U.S. House Race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, in a tight race with Republican challenger Andy Barr, tried to shirk President Barack Obama's shadow during the final…

UK President Announces Softer Budget Cuts

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto says budget cuts won't be as drastic as first planned in fiscal year 2013-14 because of increased…

Every six years, Florida voters get to decide whether a state Supreme Court justice gets to stay on the bench. Conservative activists are campaigning against Justice Barbara Pariente's retention.

Florida's New Battleground: The State Supreme Court

Every six years, Florida voters decide whether the state's Supreme Court justices get to keep their seats on the bench. Typically, these votes generate little public interest, but this year, Florida's Republican Party and outside political groups are targeting three justices for defeat.

New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates Democrat Maggie Hassan and Republican Ovide Lamontagne talk before their Oct. 4 debate in Henniker, N.H.

GOP Eyes Gains As Voters In 11 States Pick Governors

anWhile the occupant of the governor's office is historically far less important than the party that controls the state legislature, top state officials in coming years are expected to wield significant influence in at least one major area: health care.

Supporters attend a Mitt Romney rally Monday in Columbus, Ohio.

Voters To Settle Tight And Turbulent Presidential Battle

Americans go to the polls today to choose the winner of the long, expensive and bitter race between President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. The outcome is expected to be determined by a handful of battleground states, and perhaps only one.

South Floridians stood in long lines Sunday during the last day of early voting in Miami.

Voting Queue Etiquette: Hey, Buddy, That's Out Of Line!

On or around Election Day, millions of Americans will show up at their polling places and settle in for what could be a long wait in line to cast their ballots. So how do you respond if the person behind you decides it's the perfect time to loudly express his political opinion? A look at what some voters say is OK and what's not at the polls.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and wife Ann Romney vote in Belmont, Mass., on Tuesday.

PHOTO: Mitt And Ann Romney Cast Their Ballots In Massachusetts

Vice President Biden also voted near his home in Delaware and he hinted this may not be his last campaign.

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