Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA GOP Incumbents Lead Races With Control Of The House On The Line
Voters have had their say on several tight congressional races that could determine who controls the House of Representatives
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
2020 Presidential Election
The most significant news and commentary in the 2020 race for the White House between President Donald Trump, the Republican incumbent, and former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic challenger.
Milwaukee, WI|News|
27 Possible Voter Fraud Cases In 3 Million Wisconsin Ballots
The identified potential cases of fraud to date are in line with suspected voter misconduct in past elections in the battleground state.
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Election Audit Confirms Accuracy, Benson Says
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Tuesday announced that more than 250 election audits are complete.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Audit Affirms Michigan's Presidential Election Results: Benson
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said an audit of the state's November 2020 general election affirmed the presidential election results.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
The 2nd Impeachment Trial Of Donald J. Trump: 5 Things To Know
Former President Trump won’t testify at his second impeachment trial. His lawyers argue it's unconstitutional and his speech is protected.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Miami-Based Smartmatic USA Sues Fox, Trump Allies For $2.7B
Defendants in the lawsuit filed by the voting technology company include Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Fox News host Lou Dobbs and more.
Concord, NH|News|
All Quiet In Concord On The Statehouse Plaza Front: Watch
New Hampshire State Police troopers, photographers, and journalists outnumber protesters as Joe Biden is inaugurated to be president.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
'We Must End This Uncivil War,' Biden Says; Harris Makes History
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take the helm of a divided nation facing a confluence of crises.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Kamala Harris Inspires Girls, But Knowledge Makes Them Leaders
As Kamala Harris becomes vice president, how do we grow the number of women and women of color in political roles? We teach them young.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Biden To Take Oath As 46th U.S. President In Heavily Guarded City
Oath Keepers member accused of helping to organize Jan. 6 riot; 12 removed from National Guard security detail; McConnell rebukes Trump.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
MI GOP Wants To Replace Canvasser Who Voted To Certify Election
Michigan GOP officials plan to replace a Republican member of the state board of canvassers who voted to certify Nov. 3 election results.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
National Guard Vetting Underscores Inauguration Security Concerns
Secretary of the Army says the FBI is “taking second, third looks at every one” of the National Guard soldiers securing the inauguration.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Small Protests Form Outside State Capitols, End Without Violence
Protests on Sunday took shape around some state capitols throughout the country, with no clashes reported throughout the day.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Trump Impeached A Historic 2nd Time; New Threats Put U.S. On Edge
In a video, Trump told supporters to remain peaceful ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration, said he was "shocked" by the Capitol insurrection.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Sen. Baldwin Asks Pence To Remove Trump Under 25th Amendment
The Democratic senator from Wisconsin joined a chorus of lawmakers asking the vice president to oust Trump or have him face impeachment.
Patrick Lee, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Trump's Failure To Accept Blame For Riot 'Pathological': Schumer
FBI warns of armed protests at all 50 state capitols leading up to inauguration; Capitol police involvement probed; new details of carnage.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Lawmakers Condemn Protests As U.S. Capitol Breached
Michigan lawmakers spoke out on Twitter about Trump protesters at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Trump Protesters Gather Outside Michigan Capitol Wednesday
Many of them expressed their displeasure with Wednesday's electoral vote certification hearing in Washington D.C.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Biden Election Certified After A Day Of Violence On Capitol Hill
Congress confirmed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the 2020 election winners after an angry mob stormed the Capitol in melee that killed 4.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Expect False Michigan Election Claims Wednesday, Benson Warns
Members of Congress are expected to make false claims in an attempt to discredit Michigan's election results, Jocelyn Benson warned.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Texas, TX|News|
Ted Cruz Leads GOP Senators Challenging Biden's Win Over Trump
The group of 11 Republican senators says it will vote to reject electoral votes when Congress meets to certify the election next week.
Across America, US|News|
Texas Judge Tosses Lawsuit Aimed At Overturning Election
The loss is the latest in a series of more than 50 failed lawsuits by Trump and his allies meant to challenge 2020 election results.
Across America, US|News|
GOP Torn Over Trump's Electoral College Challenge Of Biden
Congress is scheduled to meet in a joint session this week to confirm the Electoral College results.
Detroit, MI|News|
Wayne County Canvasser Received Threatening Texts, Photos: Feds
A New Hampshire woman sent photos of a nude and mutilated woman to the Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chair, according to court files.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
White House|News|
'No Time To Waste': Biden Introduces Climate, Environmental Team
Among Biden's most recent picks are New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland and North Carolina official Michael Regan.
White House|News|
Biden Transition Team Calls Out Lack Of Cooperation From Pentagon
While Biden's team is expressing frustration, Pentagon officials say both are taking a “mutually-agreed upon holiday pause.”
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan SOS Benson Rejects House Oversight Committee Invite
Benson said she was concerned the hearing will undermine the integrity of elections and democracy.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
South Bend, IN|News|
Biden To Pick Pete Buttigieg As Transportation Chief: AP Sources
Biden has compared the former South Bend mayor to his late son, Beau.
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Terminally Ill Elector: 'One Thing I Could Do While I Still Can'
After casting his vote, Washington elector Jack Arends gave a passionate speech, asking others to carry on the work "rebuilding" America.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington Electors Cast Votes For Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
All 12 of Washington's electors have now cast their votes in the Electoral College.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
White House|News|
Biden Calls Out Trump's 'Unprecedented Assault On Democracy'
President-elect Joe Biden says "not even abuse of power" can extinguish the flame of democracy.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Shirkey: Biden, Harris Won Michigan Election
Michigan's top Republican official said the state has failed to find evidence of fraud that would change the results of the 2020 election.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
MI Lawmaker Can't Guarantee There Won't Be Violence Monday
Rep. Gary Eisen, R-St. Clair Twp., said he couldn't guarantee there wouldn't be violence Monday, the day of the Electoral College vote.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
President-Elect Joe Biden Collects Michigan's 16 Electoral Votes
Michigan's 16 electors cast their votes in the state's Electoral College vote for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden on Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
'We Made It', Gov. Evers Says WI Casts Its 10 Electoral Votes
Wisconsin's Electoral College meeting was held Monday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Government Buildings Closed Due To 'Credible Threats'
The Michigan Capitol and government buildings are closed ahead of Monday's Electoral College vote for president due to "credible threats."
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Supreme Court Rejects Texas-Led Suit To Overturn Election Results
In its decision, the Supreme Court said Texas doesn't have a say in how states including Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia run their elections
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
AZ GOP Chair Asks Supreme Court To Hear Appeal, Overturn Election
Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward is taking her fight to overturn the state's election to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Electors To Have Police Escort Ahead Of Monday Vote
The 16 electors have been assured they will receive a police escort from the vehicles to the state Capitol in Lansing Monday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
2 IL Republicans Join Effort To Overturn Presidential Election
Reps. Mike Bost and Darin LaHood signed on to an amicus brief supporting the Texas attorney general's lawsuit against 4 states.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
