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By BILL BARROW and BEN NADLER ,  Associated Press Eds: Adds an estimate from Abrams' campaign for what she needs to force a runoff. With AP Photos. AP Video. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's hotly contested and potentially historic governor's race may not be over yet, with Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp awaiting the final…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's elections for governor and other state offices (all times local): 9:55 p.m. Voters in Alabama and South Carolina have chosen to give full terms to a pair of Republican governors who rose to power because of political circumstances. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster defeated Democratic state Rep. James…

NEW YORK (AP) — Potentially altering the election landscape in a key swing state, Florida voters Tuesday approved a ballot measure that will enable more than 1 million ex-felons to regain their voting rights. Floridians also approved a measure aimed at phasing out greyhound racing in the state, the last stronghold of the sport in…

ATLANTA, GA (AP) — Problem signs that arose during weeks of early voting carried into Election Day as some voters across the country faced hours-long lines, malfunctioning voting equipment and unexpectedly closed polling places. Some of the biggest backups were in Georgia, where the governor's race was among the nation's most-watched midterm contests and was…

CHICAGO, IL (AP) — Duncan Hines is recalling 2.4 million boxes of cake mix because of a link to salmonella.The recall affects Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow varieties of cake mix, according to Conagra Brands, Duncan Hines' parent company. The affected boxes have expiration dates between March 7-13, 2019. Most…