It remained unclear Wednesday whether ballots cast during extended polling place hours in Texas’ primary will be counted in two counties that saw mass confusion over voting locations.

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The surprise announcement by Senator Steve Daines could give Democrats a slim opening in the Republican-leaning state in their uphill fight to take the Senate majority.

Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has dropped his bid for reelection to a third term. Daines withdrew his name Wednesday just minutes before the deadline for candidates to file for the ...