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Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schools
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schoolsSome Georgia lawmakers are trying to get rid of automated cameras that enforce school zone speed limits, saying the cameras are more about making money than the safety of children.
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
Read full article: VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical careThe Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday.
Georgia fans show it's possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the court
Read full article: Georgia fans show it's possible to be polite and still celebrate win over No. 3 Florida on the courtGeorgia fans showed itโs possible to storm the court for a postgame celebration โ and to be polite at the same time.
Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 points
Read full article: Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 pointsGeorgia guard Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after No. 3 Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83.
Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake
Read full article: Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stakeThe regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeks
Read full article: Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 7th straight week; preseason No. 1 KU out, ending ranked run at 80 weeksAuburn remained atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week Monday while preseason No. 1 Kansas fell out of the menโs basketball poll for the first time since February 2021.
Johni Broome's season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 1 Auburn past Georgia 82-70
Read full article: Johni Broome's season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 1 Auburn past Georgia 82-70Johni Broome scored a season-high 31 points and added 14 rebounds as No. 1 Auburn defeated Georgia 82-70 on Saturday.
CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS
Read full article: CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHSA panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
Read full article: Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business AdministrationThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration.
Baltimore Ravens' Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in Georgia
Read full article: Baltimore Ravens' Ben Cleveland is arrested on a charge of drunken driving in GeorgiaNational Football League player Ben Cleveland of the Baltimore Ravens has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Read full article: Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millionsRepublicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.
Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy future
Read full article: Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy futureGeorgiaโs state Senate has passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for adults.
Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sportsGeorgia's state Senate approved a bill that would prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports.
The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws
Read full article: The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh lawsConservativesโ nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward.
Green Valley Elementary Cardinal STEM Academy shine at National Robotics Competition
Read full article: Green Valley Elementary Cardinal STEM Academy shine at National Robotics CompetitionThe Cardinal STEM Academy program with Green Valley Elementary went to East Tennessee university this past Saturday and competed against schools from Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina and showed incredible success.
Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun
Read full article: Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy funThe winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States has broken records, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and seasonal joy.
No. 1 Auburn faces No. 6 Tennessee in loaded week for SEC in AP Top 25
Read full article: No. 1 Auburn faces No. 6 Tennessee in loaded week for SEC in AP Top 25The Southeastern Conference has a big week ahead, with four games between ranked teams, headlined by No. 6 Tennessee at top-ranked Auburn on Saturday.
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
Read full article: Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreakBird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
Read full article: Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election caseA Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of some of the charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in the Georgia 2020 election interference case.
Sealy Mattress company is sued after Georgia man was found dead inside a locked trailer
Read full article: Sealy Mattress company is sued after Georgia man was found dead inside a locked trailerThe Sealy Mattress company is being sued for wrongful death after a man was found dead inside a locked trailer at a company facility in Georgia.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers
Read full article: Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workersRudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment.
Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case
Read full article: Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election caseFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgiaโs highest court to review a lower appeals courtโs ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
WATCH: Jimmy Carterโs official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral
Read full article: WATCH: Jimmy Carterโs official state funeral at Washington National CathedralThe life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter will be honored on Thursday with an official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case
Read full article: Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation caseA federal judge in New York City has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to information requests in a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attackThe College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans has been postponed a day after a truck plowed into a New Yearโs crowd about a mile away from the site of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case
Read full article: Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump caseA judge has ruled that the Georgia state Senate can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
Read full article: Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happenRepublicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nationโs voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress.
Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South
Read full article: Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the SouthFarmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber.
Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and othersA state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
Read full article: AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pickHeisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado and Notre Dameโs Xavier Watts are repeat first-team selections on The Associated Press All-America team.
Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election case
Read full article: Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election caseThe judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has rejected an attempt by former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro to invalidate his guilty plea.
Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trial
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trialA former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has made her first court appearance more than three years after being indicted.
An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football Playoff
Read full article: An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football PlayoffUndefeated Oregon pulled off the expected and grabbed the top spot in the College Football Playoff.
Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia
Read full article: Texas has nation's top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from GeorgiaTexas earned a surprising victory over Georgia on the recruiting trail one day before facing the Bulldogs on the field in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they do
Read full article: Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they doEfforts to reduce the nationโs persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each motherโs death.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiamiโs playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabamaโs got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars
Read full article: Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked carsA Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines or even jail time for people who leave guns in unlocked cars.
Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Read full article: Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talksPolice in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200 people were detained during four previous nights of protests against the governmentโs decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Read full article: Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker pausedPresident Joe Bidenโs administration will loan $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive to build a Georgia factory.
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Read full article: Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken RileyA Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Rileyโs February death, and the guilty verdict was reached Wednesday by Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard. Ibarra had waived his right to a jury trial, meaning that Haggard alone heard and decided the case. The killing added fuel to the national debate over immigration when federal authorities said Ibarra illegally entered the U.S. in 2022 and was allowed to stay in the country while he pursued his immigration case.
Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
Read full article: Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of RussiaDemonstrators in Georgiaโs capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country.
AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin.
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Read full article: Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ousterOpposition protesters in Georgiaโs breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were injured in clashes with police.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Read full article: Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 electionLocal officials are beginning to certify the results of this yearโs presidential election in a process that so far has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trumpโs loss.
Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark MeadowsThe Supreme Court has refused to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Read full article: Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked GeorgiaCoach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia.
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week.
Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win
Read full article: Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 winJaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter, and No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for a 28-10 victory.
Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received late
Read full article: Certain absentee ballots in one Georgia county will be counted if they're received lateCertain voters in Georgiaโs third-largest county who received their absentee ballots late will have their votes counted as long as their ballots were postmarked by Election Day and are received by Friday.
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day
Read full article: Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election DayA series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day in a tumultuous presidential election.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Officers 'acted within policy' during fights with fans at game
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Officers 'acted within policy' during fights with fans at gameThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office says officers โacted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fansโ while fighting with fans during Saturdayโs Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.
Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots
Read full article: Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballotsA Georgia judge has rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block county election offices from opening on Saturday and Sunday to let voters return their mail ballots in person.
FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'
Read full article: FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'U_S_ intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of โRussian influence actors."
Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counseling
Read full article: Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counselingSurvivors of a deadly walkway collapse at a state-operated ferry dock in Georgia say state officials should help them pay for funerals for the seven people killed as well as medical bills and counseling for those who lived.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
Kyron Drones accounts for 3 TDs to help Va. Tech beat Georgia Tech 21-6
Read full article: Kyron Drones accounts for 3 TDs to help Va. Tech beat Georgia Tech 21-6Kyron Drones threw a touchdown pass, rushed for a score, and caught a touchdown pass to lead Virginia Tech to a 21-6 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election website
Read full article: Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election websiteThe Georgia secretary of state's office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to flood the stateโs absentee voter portal in an apparent attempt to crash the site.
Grieving families of seniors killed when a dock collapsed say the tragedy was preventable
Read full article: Grieving families of seniors killed when a dock collapsed say the tragedy was preventableGrieving families say they want answers as to why a metal walkway at a state-operated dock in Georgia collapsed over the weekend, killing seven people.
In Georgia, the winner in the presidential race may be determined by who doesn't vote
Read full article: In Georgia, the winner in the presidential race may be determined by who doesn't voteIn Georgia, nonvoters are the most complicated piece of the electoral puzzle in a state that could decide the presidency.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a โpassionate fanbaseโ that needs to use โbetter discretionโ after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
Eyewitness video captures frantic efforts to save lives after deadly collapse of dock walkway
Read full article: Eyewitness video captures frantic efforts to save lives after deadly collapse of dock walkwayEyewitness video from the scene of a deadly gangway collapse at a dock in Georgia shows bystanders jumping into action after 20 people plunged into the water off Sapelo Island.
AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops outOregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll.
Georgia authorities investigating a dock gangway collapse that killed 7 on a historic island
Read full article: Georgia authorities investigating a dock gangway collapse that killed 7 on a historic islandGeorgia authorities say they are investigating the catastrophic failure of a dock gangway that collapsed, killing seven on Sapelo Island off the state's Atlantic seacoast.
Texas scores against Georgia 2 plays after interception 1st wiped out by penalty and trash on field
Read full article: Texas scores against Georgia 2 plays after interception 1st wiped out by penalty and trash on fieldTexas fans littered the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early voting
Read full article: Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early votingVice President Kamala Harris says Republican former President Donald Trump was โcruelโ for how he talked about the grieving family of a Georgia mother who died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital to treat her complications from an abortion pill.
Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Read full article: Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and MichiganVice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan.
Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judgeโs ruling that invalidates seven election rules
Read full article: Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judgeโs ruling that invalidates seven election rulesThe state and national Republican parties say they are appealing a judgeโs ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgiaโs State Election Board are โillegal, unconstitutional and void.โ.
Judge invalidates election rules passed by Trump-backed board in Georgia
Read full article: Judge invalidates election rules passed by Trump-backed board in GeorgiaA Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the State Election Board are โillegal, unconstitutional and void.โ.
Miriam Adelson's $1 million donation to Gov. Kemp's PAC could help Trump in Georgia
Read full article: Miriam Adelson's $1 million donation to Gov. Kemp's PAC could help Trump in GeorgiaRepublican megadonor Miriam Adelson has contributed $1 million to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's political action committee.
Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31
Read full article: Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31Carson Beck passed for a career-high 459 yards with three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia withstood Mississippi Stateโs second-half comeback bid for a 41-31 win.
Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative website
Read full article: Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative websiteTwo Georgia election workers have reached a settlement in their defamation lawsuit against a Missouri-based website that falsely accused them of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
Read full article: A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane HeleneA federal judge wonโt order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโs elections in the presidential battleground state.
Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without power
Read full article: Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without powerHurricane Miltonโs explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast.
A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia
Read full article: A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in GeorgiaAt least for now, a federal judge wonโt order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโs elections.