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WASHINGTON (AP) — dle. To reach 270, he needed to Election Day “will not be count- Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada struck a chord with white work- Democrat Joe Biden was pushing claim all four remaining battle- ed,” a move that if implemented and North Carolina were tight ing-class voters and he captured closer to the 270 Electoral grounds: Pennsylvania, North would affect military ballots, as with votes still being tabulated. all three in 2016 by a combined College votes needed to carry the Carolina, Georgia and Nevada. his campaign propagated base- The Trump campaign said total of just 77,000 votes. White House, securing victories With millions of votes yet to less allegations of fraud. it was confident the president The candidates waged a fierce in the “blue wall” battlegrounds be tabulated, Biden already had Elections are run by indi- would ultimately pull out a fight for the states this year, of Wisconsin and Michigan and received more than 71 million vidual state, county and local victory in Arizona, where votes with Biden’s everyman political narrowing President Donald votes, the most in history. At governments and Trump’s public were also still being counted, in- persona resonating in blue-col- Trump’s path. an afternoon news conference comments have no impact on cluding in Maricopa County, the lar towns while his campaign With just a handful of states Wednesday, the former vice the tallying of votes across the state’s most populous area. The also pushed to increase turnout still up for grabs, Trump tried to president said he expected to win country. AP has declared Biden the win- among Black voters in cities like press his case in court in some the presidency but stopped short Trump’s campaign engaged in ner in Arizona and said Thursday Detroit and Milwaukee. key swing states. It was unclear of outright declaring victory. a flurry of legal activity to try to that it was monitoring the vote It was unclear when a national if any of his campaign’s legal “I will govern as an American improve the Republican pres- count as it proceeds. winner would be determined maneuvering over balloting president,” Biden said. “There ident’s chances and cast doubt “The Associated Press con- after a long, bitter campaign would succeed in shifting the will be no red states and blue on the election results, request- tinues to watch and analyze vote dominated by the coronavirus race in his favor. states when we win. Just the ing a recount in Wisconsin and count results from Arizona as and its effects on Americans and Two days after Election Day, United States of America.” filing lawsuits in Pennsylvania, they come in,” said Sally Buz- the national economy. But even neither candidate had amassed Trump, in contrast, was esca- Michigan and Georgia. Statewide bee, AP’s executive editor. “We as Biden’s prospects improved, the votes needed to win the lating his efforts to sow doubt recounts in Wisconsin have his- will follow the facts in all cases.” the U.S. on Wednesday set an- White House. But Biden’s vic- about the outcome of the race. A torically changed the vote tally by For four years, Democrats other record for daily confirmed tories in the Great Lakes states day after falsely claimed that he only a few hundred votes; Biden have been haunted by the crum- coronavirus cases as several left him at 264, meaning he was had won the election, he voiced led by more than 20,000 ballots bling of the blue wall, the trio of states posted all-time highs. The one battleground state away — support Thursday for ceasing out of nearly 3.3 million counted. Great Lakes states — Michigan, pandemic has killed more than any would do — from becoming the tallying of legally-cast votes Biden has an edge over Trump Wisconsin and Pennsylvania — 233,000 people in the United president-elect. in a tweet, saying, “STOP THE after victories in Wisconsin and that their candidates had been States. Trump, with 214 electoral COUNT!” He later falsely as- Michigan, two key Midwestern able to count on every four years. votes, faced a much higher hur- serted that ballots received after battleground states. Contests in But Trump’s populist appeal Please see Election, Page 3 COVID-19 Cases US sets daily record Associated Press

New confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. have climbed to an all-time high of more than 86,000 per day on average, in a glimpse of the worsening crisis that lies ahead for the winner of the presidential election. Cases and hospitalizations are setting records all around the country just as the holidays and winter approach, demonstrating the challenge that either Presi- dent Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden will face in the coming months. Daily new confirmed coro- navirus cases in the U.S. have surged 45% over the past two weeks, to a record 7-day aver- age of 86,352, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins Uni- Contributed Photo versity. Deaths are also on the The Elliott State Forest, which has been proposed to become a research forest managed by Oregon State University. rise, up 15 percent to an average of 846 deaths every day. The total U.S. death toll is already more than 232,000, and Elliott State Forest forum set for today total confirmed U.S. cases have surpassed 9 million. Those are The World Zoom at 5:30 p.m. to hear from in” session will be held Friday, plan would allow for research the highest totals in the world, university and state leaders about according to the department. on forestry management practic- and new infections are increasing The Oregon Department of the proposal, as well as ask ques- In 2018, state leaders proposed es on a much larger scale than in nearly every state. State Lands and Oregon State tions about the draft proposal and the idea of turning over the more the university’s other research Several states on Wednesday University will be hosting a public contribute feedback. Registration than 90,000 acres of forest land forests, and would include some reported grim numbers that are forum Thursday about the univer- information is available on the to the university, and separating timber sales to keep the forest fueling the national trends. Texas sity’s proposal to turn the Elliot department’s website. the land from Oregon’s education self-sufficient. reported 9,048 new cases and State Forest into a research forest, The forum is the second and funding system. The university has The State Land Board will 126 deaths, and the number of according to the department. last such event during the depart- been working since then to draft a meet on Dec. 8 to formally hear coronavirus patients in Missouri, Members of the public are ment’s discussions of what to do proposal for the use of the land. the university’s proposal, the Nebraska and Oklahoma hospi- invited to attend the session via with the forest. Another “drop- OSU’s draft proposal says the board says. tals set records. About a third of the new cases in Texas happened in hard-hit El Paso, where a top health officials said hospitals are Trump files election lawsuits in three states at a “breaking point.” Public health experts fear WASHINGTON (AP) — As counted, and raised absentee bal- states, adding, “No one’s going fears of voting in person during a potentially dire consequences, at Democrat Joe Biden inched lot concerns, the campaign said. to take our democracy away from pandemic. least in the short term. closer to the 270 Electoral The Associated Press called us — not now, not ever.” Mail ballots normally take Trump’s current term doesn’t College votes needed to win Michigan for Democrat Joe Campaign spokesman Andrew more time to verify and count. end until Jan. 20. In the 86 days the White House, President Biden on Wednesday. The AP has Bates said legal challenges were This year, because of the large until then, 100,000 more Amer- Donald Trump’s campaign put not called Nevada, Pennsylvania not the behavior of a winning numbers of mail ballots and a icans will likely die from the into action the legal strategy the or Georgia. campaign. close race, results were expected virus if the nation doesn’t shift president had signaled for weeks: The Trump campaign also is “What makes these charades to take longer. course, said Dr. Robert Murphy, attacking the integrity of the vot- seeking to intervene in a Penn- especially pathetic is that while The lawsuits the Trump executive director of the Institute ing process in states where the sylvania case at the Supreme Trump is demanding recounts in campaign filed in Michigan and for Global Health at Northwest- result could mean his defeat. Court that deals with whether places he has already lost, he’s Pennsylvania on Wednesday ern University’s Feinberg School Democrats scoffed at the legal ballots received up to three days simultaneously engaged in fruit- called for a temporary halt in the of Medicine, echoing estimates challenges the president’s cam- after the election can be counted, less attempts to halt the counting counting until it is given “mean- from other public health experts. paign filed Wednesday in Penn- deputy campaign manager Justin of votes in other states in which ingful” access in numerous “Where we are is in an ex- sylvania, Michigan and Georgia. Clark said. he’s on the road to defeat,” Bates locations and allowed to review tremely dire place as a country. In spite of the aggressive move, Trump’s campaign also an- said in a statement. ballots that already have been Every metric that we have is the flurry of court action did not nounced that it would ask for a re- Vote counting, meanwhile, opened and processed. trending in the wrong direction. seem obviously destined to im- count in Wisconsin, a state the AP stretched into Thursday. Every The AP’s Michigan call for This is a virus that will contin- pact the election’s outcome. called for Biden on Wednesday election, results reported on Biden came after the suit was ue to escalate at an accelerated The new filings, joining exist- afternoon. Campaign manager election night are unofficial and filed. The president is ahead in speed and that is not going to ing Republican legal challenges Bill Stepien cited “irregularities ballot counting extends past Pennsylvania, but his margin is stop on its own,” said Dr. Leana in Pennsylvania and Nevada, de- in several Wisconsin counties,” Election Day. But this year, shrinking as more mailed ballots Wen, a public health expert at mand better access for campaign without providing specifics. unlike in previous years, states are counted. George Washington University. observers to locations where Biden said Wednesday the were contending with an ava- ballots are being processed and count should continue in all lanche of mail ballots driven by Please see Lawsuits, Page 3 Please see Virus, Page 2 eEdition Oregon again reports WED THU FRI SAT SUN

nearly 600 new cases Mostly sunny Sunny Partly sunny Mostly sunny Sunny Oregon Health Authority case count includes all persons linked to the outbreak, which may include house- reports another weekly high hold members and other close contacts to an employee. The outbreak investigation started on The World 61° 63° 63° 62° 62° Oct. 22, but the initial case count was PORTLAND — Oregon again was just below the reporting threshold. State and 41° 39° 49° 32° 32° under 600 new confirmed and presumptive county public health officials are working cases of COVID-19, the Oregon Health with the company to address the outbreak Authority reported Tuesday. and protect the health of workers. The state had 597 new cases as of 12:01 Weekly update a.m. Tuesday, extending the total since the The Oregon Health Authority reported pandemic began to 47,049. 34% spike in cases for the week in its BLM pulls docks out for In addition, COVID-19 claimed four weekly report Wednesday. more lives, bringing the state’s death toll “These are troubling numbers, and we to 705. know that each and every one of the new The new cases were in the following cases means a fellow Oregonian is now winter at North Spit ramp counties: : Baker (7), Benton (2), Clacka- facing a stressful and potentially very seri- The World mas (54), Clatsop (4), Columbia (5), Coos ous health situation,” OHA officials said. (2), Crook (9), Deschutes (17), Douglas This is the second consecutive week NORTH BEND — The (12), Grant (2), Harney (1), Hood River that daily case counts set a record high for (2), Jackson (52), Jefferson (5), Josephine Bureau of Land Manage- the pandemic. ment was planning to re- (1), Klamath (3), Lake (1), Lane (24), As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, Linn (11), Malheur (11), Marion (83), move the docks at the North OHA reminds people to: Spit boat ramp from the Morrow (2), Multnomah (172), Polk (13), • Wear a face covering. Tillamook (2), Umatilla (23), Union (3), water on Thursday, Nov. 5. • Keep physically distant. While the docks will Wallowa (3), Wasco (1), Washington (57), • Maintain good hand hygiene. and Yamhill (13). be unavailable during the “We’re in this together, and we can get winter months, the other Oregon’s 702nd COVID-19 death is a through this — together,” officials said. 90-year-old woman in Washington County facilities at the site will who tested positive on Oct.13 and died on Fact: Cold weather does not kill remain open. Nov. 2, at OHSU. Presence of underlying COVID-19 BLM stores the docks World File Photo conditions is being confirmed. Pulling out sweaters and rain jackets is on dry ground during the BLM’s docks at the boat ramp on the North Spit, here shown in a 2008 Oregon’s 703rd COVID-19 death is a good marker of the change in seasons. winter months to prevent photo, are removed each winter to protect them from storms. an 80-year-old woman in Marion County stormy conditions and This year, as the weather starts to change, provide access for boating, For more information, who tested positive on Oct. 28 and died on strong currents in the you might need to switch up your routines fishing, crabbing, clam- contact BLM’s Coos Bay Nov. 2, at Legacy Meridian Park Medical bay from damaging the a little more. ming and other recreation- District Office at 541-756- Center. She had underlying conditions. docks. They are put back Here are some reminders for leaving the al opportunities. 0100. Oregon’s 704th COVID-19 death is a house in colder weather: in the water each spring to 98-year-old man in Washington County • Grab an umbrella or rain jacket with a who tested positive on Oct. 6 and died on protective hood on the way out the door. Nov. 2, in his residence. He had underly- • Bring an extra mask in case you get Whether his voice will car- On the treatment front, ing conditions. caught in the rain. Letting your face cov- Virus ry much influence if Trump the makers of two exper- Oregon’s 705th COVID-19 death is a ering get wet may decrease its effective- From Page 1 is declared the winner is imental antibody drugs 69-year-old woman in Jackson County ness and make it difficult to breathe. uncertain. have asked the Food and who tested positive on Oct. 27 and died on • Wear enough warm clothing. You may Dr. Susan Bailey, “President Trump Drug Administration to al- Nov. 2, at Providence Medford Medical not be able to find an open café or library president of the American has already made clear low emergency use of them Center. She had underlying conditions. to duck in to warm up or dry off. Medical Association, said what his strategy is for for people with mild to COVID-19 outbreak at Fred Meyer • Remember that the cold doesn’t kill there are things Americans COVID-19, which is to moderate COVID-19, and COVID-19 so you need still need to take can do now to help change pretend that there is not a Trump, who received one Distribution Center the usual precautions to stay safe. the trajectory. contagious virus all around when he was sickened last An COVID-19 outbreak of 39 cases has For more facts about COVID-19, “Regardless of the us,” Wen said. Trump has month, has said he wanted been reported at the Fred Meyer Distri- see the World Health Organization’s outcome of the election, been touting treatments them available right away. bution Center in Clackamas County. The COVID-19 Mythbusters. everyone in America needs and vaccines, which won’t So far, the FDA has to buckle down,″ Bailey be widely available to all granted full approval said. Americans until at least to only one drug — the “A lot of us have gotten mid-2021, she noted. antiviral remdesivir — Ditch work planned on Coos River kind of relaxed about “There’s a lot of suffer- for hospitalized patients. physically distancing, not ing that is going to happen Dexamethasone or similar washing our hands quite as before then, which could steroids are recommend- Highway in Eastside on Friday often as we used to, maybe have been prevented,” Wen ed for certain severely ill not wearing our masks said. patients under federal treat- he orld use caution in the work the Mingus Pool will have T W quite as faithfully. We all Federal health officials ment guidelines. zone and when following traffic control Thursday need to realize that things have said they believe a The government contin- The City of Coos equipment. and Friday as contractors are escalating and we’ve vaccine could get emer- ues to sponsor many stud- Bay will be conducting For more information, repair a storm line, accord- got to be more careful than gency use authorization ies testing other treatments roadside ditch work on the contact Public Works and ing to the city. ever,” she said. before the end of the year. alone and in combination Coos River Highway on Community Development Access to Mingus Pool Polls showed the public The first limited supplies with remdesivir. Friday, Nov. 6, from the Operations Administrator will remain open, and the health crisis and the econ- of doses would then be But the development of D Street junction to 16th Randy Dixon at 541-269- work is expected to last omy were top concerns for immediately distributed treatments could be affect- Avenue. 1181 ext. 2201 or by email two days. Drivers and many Americans. to the most vulnerable ed if Trump makes good on Work will begin at 7 at [email protected]. pedestrians in the area are They are competing is- populations, which is threats to fire Dr. Anthony a.m. and continue until advised to exercise caution Storm drain repair sues that Trump and Biden likely to include front- Fauci, the government’s about 3:30 p.m. Lane in the construction zone. closes lane near view through drastically line health care workers. top infectious disease closures controlled by Questions about the different lenses. Doses would then gradu- doctor, or other top health flaggers will be required Mingus Park Pool project can be directed to Trump has ignored the ally become more widely officials Trump has clashed during the work. One lane on North 10th the Engineering Division advice of his top health available. with. Drivers are advised to Street and the entrance to at 541-269-8918. advisors, who have is- The timeline hinges on Most Americans support sued increasingly urgent having a vaccine that’s mandating mask-wear- warnings in recent days shown to be safe and ing in public and think Reedsport crews working to repair about the need for pre- effective, which experts preventing the virus from ventive measures, instead note is not yet a certainty. spreading is a higher holding rallies where face “The vaccine has to move priority than protecting the water line break, services interrupted coverings were rare and at the speed of science,” economy, according to AP said Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, VoteCast, a nationwide sur- The World release from the city. is complete, the release said. falsely suggesting that the The break is in the area of Residents with ques- pandemic is waning. vice dean for public health vey of over 133,000 voters REEDSPORT — City North 20th Street and Haw- tions should contact By contrast, Biden has practice at Johns Hopkins and nonvoters conducted water crews are responding thorn Avenue. Water services Public Works Director Kim rarely been seen in public University and former for The Associated Press to a water break Thursday in the surrounding area will Clardy at 541-271-3603 without a mask and made Maryland state health by NORC at the University morning, according to a be interrupted until the repair ext. 1006. public health a key issue. department chief. of Chicago.

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Brown’s order put law en- ton, 79, said she was motivated “Stop Trump’s Racist Voter Sup- counts in some key battleground statement from the Multnomah forcement agencies under the joint to attend a protest for the first pression,” “Black Lives Matter,” states, officials said. County Sheriff’s Office. command of the Oregon State time because of Trump’s court and “Don’t Steal the Election.” Seven people were arrested on Officers seized multiple fire- Police and Multnomah County challenges. On Thursday, Democrat Joe Capitol Hill in Seattle and one arms, ammunition, a knife, fire- Sheriff’s Department, which al- “Our president seems to be Biden was pushing closer to person who was being arrested works, body armor and gas masks lows those agencies to use tear gas making such a big deal about the 270 Electoral College votes for allegedly damaging property from people who were arrested, a if necessary to quell unrest. it and we need to clarify what needed to win the White House was taken to a hospital after “ex- sheriff’s office statement said. Portland Mayor Ted Wheel- the vote count is for. He doesn’t after securing victories in the periencing a medical episode,” One of the people who was ar- er, who is also the city’s police seem to get it,“ Thornton said. “I battlegrounds of Wisconsin and police said in a statement early rested had a rifle with a magazine commissioner, banned the use of don’t have a lot of patience with Michigan and narrowing Presi- Thursday. Others were arrested of ammunition, fireworks, a knife tear gas by Portland police earlier him because he is such a baby dent Donald Trump’s path. on suspicion of obstruction, and was wearing a ballistics vest, this fall after concerns about an and I don’t see how so many Brown said in a statement pedestrian interference, proper- the sheriff’s office said. overly aggressive response to the people in this country see him as that “it’s important to trust the ty damage, resisting arrest and Gov. Kate Brown had activat- unrest. a leader.“ process, and the system that has assaulting an officer. ed the use of the state National Portland has been roiled by Gerry Foote, a 69-year-old for- ensured free and fair elections in Police said it was unclear Guard to help local law enforce- five months of near-nightly racial mer high school teacher, waved this country through the decades, whether the person’s medical ment manage unrest related to injustice protests since the police a sign that read “Teacher against even in times of great crisis.” issue was related to the arrest. the election, the Multnomah killing of George Floyd, and tyranny. No hate.” Foote, who She added: “We are all in this The person was initially hospital- County Sheriff’s Office said. several hundred people marched protested against the Vietnam together — so let’s work together ized in critical condition but later Brown said previously she in the city on Election Day. Law War as a college student, said to keep our fellow Oregonians upgraded to seirous condition, would keep state troopers, sher- enforcement made no arrests that it was critical to prevent Trump safe.” Trump, allies spread falsehoods to cast doubt in election Associated Press information about legally information, but experts take the lead overnight. Pennsylvania was a hot the caption, “Hang on, we cast absentee and mail-in say it is hard to completely “You’ve got this spot for election misin- found more votes!” People While much of America votes in battleground blunt the impact. post-election uncertainty,” formation Tuesday. There falsely claimed on social was sleeping Wednesday states. They used it as Researchers at the Elec- Starbird said. “We’ve seen were misleading claims networks that counting morning, President Donald fodder to support the pres- tion Integrity Partnership, a lot of things that were about discarded Trump bal- mail-in ballots amounted Trump’s leads in crucial ident’s baseless declaration a group of some of the looking good for Trump in lots and voting machines to corruption. battleground states began on live television early world’s top misinformation the night shift to blue, and being shut down at polling When Milwaukee slipping — and that’s when Wednesday that Democrats researchers, found that we’re seeing attempts to locations circulating across election officials finished online falsehoods about the were trying to “steal the mentions of voter fraud delegitimize these shifts.” Facebook and Twitter. counting the city’s roughly election started surging. election” from him. rose dramatically imme- On social media, the Misinformation con- 169,000 absentee ballots More than 100,000 votes “They are finding Biden diately following Trump’s misinformation was rooted tinued to swirl about the and uploaded the results that Democratic nominee votes all over the place — early morning remarks. in allegations that the elec- state into Wednesday as the around 3 a.m. Wednesday, Joe Biden picked up in in Pennsylvania, Wiscon- The unfounded alle- tion had been stolen from state remained undecided, pro-Trump social media Wisconsin were evidence of sin, and Michigan. So bad gations exploited public Trump. including vague claims on accounts suggested it was “outright corruption,” one for our Country!” Trump confusion over how More than 221,000 social media that ballots a fraudulent “ballot dump.” Twitter user surmised. The wrote in a tweet hours elections are managed at retweets on Twitter men- had just been “found” in Trump won Wisconsin in ballots were “MAGICAL- later. Trump’s campaign a time when many voters tioned stealing the election the state and shouldn’t be 2016 but Biden picked it LY” found, claimed another. filed lawsuits Wednesday were looking for help in a 24-hour period starting counted. up on Wednesday. In fact, Biden’s early in Pennsylvania, Michigan interpreting the unfolding on Election Day, compared Others jumped on a data The count of the morning comeback in the and Georgia, paving the results, said Kate Starbird, to just 10,000 tweets about error in a map of Michigan absentee ballots was live closely watched Midwest- way for him to contest the a University of Washing- the topic on Monday, ac- that showed Biden getting streamed on YouTube for ern state was simply the election’s outcome. ton professor and online cording to an analysis from a huge spike in votes in anyone to watch and when result of absentee and early It’s standard practice in misinformation expert who VineSight, a tech company an update of results, with it was finished, Milwaukee votes being counted. the United States to con- is part of the group. that tracks online misinfor- tweets shared thousands of police escorted the city’s With the outcome of the tinue counting votes after Many voters may have mation. times that said it showed elections director from a U.S. presidential race still Election Day. gone to sleep Tuesday Terms like “fraud.” Decision Desk central counting location in limbo, Trump and his Social media companies assuming Trump’s leads in #StopTheSteal were HQ, which tacks election to the county courthouse to supporters seized on — kept busy trying to counter states like Wisconsin would mentioned nearly 120,000 results and published the deliver thumb drives with and spread — online mis- the deluge of online mis- hold, only to see Biden times on websites and map, confirmed it was an the data. Wisconsin law social media platforms error that was corrected. requires the results of those throughout the day And fake images gar- absentee ballots be report- swing states, and held largely set the rules for Tuesday. Philadelphia and nering tens of thousands ed all at once, Wisconsin Election onto Texas and Ohio while when the count has to end. Pennsylvania were refer- of Facebook interactions Elections Commission Ad- From Page 1 Biden kept New Hamp- In presidential elections, a enced more than any other included memes featuring ministrator Meagan Wolfe shire and Minnesota. key point is the date in De- city or state, according to cardboard boxes labeled explained Wednesday. Trump spent much of Beyond the presidency, cember when presidential a similar analysis from “Emergency Democrat “There are no dark Wednesday in the White Democrats had hoped the electors meet. That’s set by media intelligence firm Votes” and a stock pho- corners or locked doors in House residence, huddling election would allow the federal law. Zignal Labs. tograph of a woman with elections,” Wolfe said. with advisers and fuming party to reclaim the Senate Dozens of Trump at media coverage show- and pad its majority in supporters chanting “Stop ing his Democratic rival the House. But while the the count!” descended on picking up battlegrounds. voting scrambled seats in a ballot-tallying center in By Abigail Van Buren Trump used his Twitter the House and Senate, it Detroit, while thousands of DEAR ABBY feed to falsely claim victo- ultimately left Congress anti-Trump protesters de- ry in several key states and much like it began — manding a complete vote amplify unsubstantiated deeply divided. count took to the streets in WOMAN WONDERS WHY SON DIDN’T conspiracy theories about The candidates spent cities across the U.S. Democratic gains as absen- months pressing dramatical- Protests — sometimes REVEAL PARTNER’S MISCARRIAGE tee and early votes were ly different visions for the about the election, some- DEAR ABBY: I thought my son and fixing her computer. When I told my tabulated. nation’s future, including times about racial inequal- I were close. Recently, I learned that his friend, she kind of blew it off. (“Men Trump campaign man- on racial justice, and voters ity — took place Wednes- girlfriend had a miscarriage. I learned do stupid stuff ...”) I don’t know if I can ager Bill Stepien said the responded in huge numbers, day in at least a half-dozen about it from an email his girlfriend trust him again and I feel beaten down. president would formal- with more than 100 million cities, including Los sent me, and I have also learned he told I have been hurt several times before in ly request a Wisconsin people casting votes ahead Angeles, Seattle, Houston, another relative he’s close to about the prior relationships. Abby, what do I do? recount, citing “irregular- of Election Day. Pittsburgh, Minneapolis miscarriage. I called his girlfriend after -- SHOCKED IN NEW JERSEY ities” in several counties. Trump, in an extraordi- and San Diego. receiving her email and expressed my DEAR SHOCKED: Your best And the campaign said it nary move from the White Several states allow sympathy, inquired about her health and friend’s reaction was unusual. Most was filing suit in Michigan House, issued premature mailed-in votes to be accept- told her that I would keep her and my women would be mortified over this and Pennsylvania to halt claims of victory and said ed after Election Day as long son in my prayers. scenario. Your husband’s behavior was ballot counting on grounds he would take the election as they were postmarked My feelings are hurt because I didn’t shameful. He should delete the photo that it wasn’t given proper to the Supreme Court to by Tuesday. That includes hear about the pregnancy/miscarriage he stole and apologize to you and your access to observe. Still stop the counting. Pennsylvania, where ballots from my son, and he disclosed it to friend for the “stupid stuff” he did. And, more legal action was Senate Majority Leader postmarked by Nov. 3 can be another relative instead. I thought we because this has damaged your ability launched in Georgia. Mitch McConnell dis- accepted if they arrive up to could discuss anything -- even though we to trust your husband, insist on some At the same time, hun- counted the president’s three days later. disagree on some things. I want to ask sessions with a marriage and family dreds of thousands of votes quick claim of victory, Trump appeared to why he didn’t tell me and let him know therapist to see if the damage to your were still to be counted in saying it would take a suggest that those ballots my feelings are hurt because children are relationship with him can be repaired. Pennsylvania, and Trump’s while for states to conduct should not be counted and family treasures. Should I express how DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law campaign said it was mov- their vote counts. The Ken- that he would fight for that I feel and ask why he felt he couldn’t has a disgusting habit: Whenever I’m ing to intervene in existing tucky Republican said that outcome at the high court. share with me? -- OVERLOOKED IN starting to cook something with raw Supreme Court litigation “claiming you’ve won the But legal experts were dubi- FLORIDA hamburger, she grabs a mouthful. I have over counting mail-in election is different from ous of Trump’s declaration. DEAR OVERLOOKED: Resist tried explaining how dangerous it is, but ballots there. finishing the counting.” Trump has appointed three the urge to personalize this the way she won’t listen to reason. She says she’s In other closely watched Vote tabulations rou- of the high court’s nine you have. If you are smart, you will been doing it since she was a kid (she’s races, Trump picked up tinely continue beyond justices including, most re- think long and hard -- a few months, 80 now). I’ve tried pointing out that the Florida, the largest of the Election Day, and states cently Amy Coney Barrett. perhaps -- before asking your son that meat supply is not the same as it was question because if there is a problem then, but her response is “it hasn’t hurt in your relationship, this will only me yet!” Please advise. -- CAREFUL on. There are observers tially asks a judge to ensure make it worse. Take this opportunity COOK IN CAROLINA Lawsuits observing this counting, the state laws are being to work on the things that aren’t right DEAR COOK: I’ll try. Go to the and the counting will con- followed on absentee ballots. in your relationship with your son. He U.S. Food and Drug Administration From Page 1 tinue,” he said. Campaign officials said they may have had other things besides his website (fda.gov) and search on The state had 3.1 million The Michigan law- were considering peppering a mother on his mind when this happened, “eating raw ground beef.” When you mail-in ballots that take suit claims Secretary of dozen other counties around and may not have wanted or needed to do, you will find printable information time to count and an order State Jocelyn Benson, a the state with similar claims be reminded that children are “family about the dangers of E. coli, which is allows them to be received Democrat, was allowing around absentee ballots. treasures.” most prevalent in raw hamburger and and counted up until Fri- absentee ballots to be Trump, addressing sup- DEAR ABBY: My husband and especially dangerous to young children day if they are postmarked counted without teams of porters at the White House I have been together for almost 10 and people over the age of 65. Then by Nov. 3. bipartisan observers as well early Wednesday, talked years. He’s my dreamboat, everything give the printout to your mother-in-law Pennsylvania Attorney as challengers. Michigan about taking the undecided I ever wanted in a man. Although he and pray she’s capable of changing her General Josh Shapiro, a Democrats said the suit race to the Supreme Court. doesn’t have a history of cheating, he is ways.------Democrat, said in a CNN was a longshot. Poll watch- Though it was unclear what flirtatious. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van interview the Trump cam- ers from both sides were he meant, his comments My husband fixes computers. Last Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, paign’s lawsuit was “more plentiful Wednesday at evoked a reprise of the year, when my best friend’s computer and was founded by her mother, Pauline a political document than a one major polling place in court’s intervention in the wouldn’t turn on, he was happy to help. Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. legal document.” question — the TCF Center 2000 presidential election I just found a naked picture of her on DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los “There is transparen- in Detroit, the AP observed. that ended with a decision his computer. When I confronted him, Angeles, CA 90069. cy in this process. The The Georgia lawsuit filed effectively handing the pres- he confessed he stole it while he was counting has been going in Chatham County essen- idency to George W. Bush. eEdition Trump backers converge on vote centers

Associated Press Rep. Paul Gosar, an Arizona accurate vote takes time. ... This democracy,” he said. “I think we paign filed suit in a bid to halt Republican and staunch Trump is evidence of democracy, not are a very polarized society now the count, demanding Michigan’s Dozens of angry supporters supporter, joined the crowd, fraud.” — and I’m worried about what’s Democratic secretary of state of President Donald Trump declaring: “We’re not going to let Meanwhile, from New York going to come in the next days allow in more inspectors. converged on vote-counting this election be stolen. Period.” City to Seattle, thousands of and weeks and months.” Michigan Attorney General centers in Detroit and Phoenix However, observers from both demonstrators turned out to de- In New York, hundreds of Dana Nessel, a Democrat, insist- as the returns went against him major political parties were in- mand that every vote be tallied. people paraded past boarded-up ed both parties and the public Wednesday in the two key states, side the election center as ballots In Portland, Oregon, which luxury stores on Manhattan’s had been given access to the while thousands of anti-Trump were processed and counted, and has been a scene of regular Fifth Avenue, and in Chicago, tallying, “using a robust system protesters demanding a complete the procedure was live-streamed protests for months, Gov. Kate demonstrators marched through of checks and balances to ensure tally of the ballots in the still-un- online at all times. Brown called out the National downtown and along a street that all ballots are counted fairly decided election took to the Several sheriff’s deputies Guard as demonstrators engaged across the river from Trump and accurately.” streets in cities across the U.S. blocked the entrance to the in what authorities said was Tower. Michigan has been on edge “Stop the count!” the Trump building. And the vote-counting widespread violence downtown, Similar protests — sometimes for months over fears of political supporters chanted in Detroit. went on into the night, Maricopa including smashing windows. about the election, sometimes violence. Anti-government pro- “Stop the steal!” they said in County Elections Department Protesters in Portland were about racial inequality — took testers openly carried guns into Phoenix. spokeswoman Megan Gilbertson demonstrating about a range of place in at least a half-dozen the state Capitol during protests The protests came as the pres- said. issues, including police brutality cities, including Los Angeles, over coronavirus restrictions in ident insisted without evidence Two top county officials — and the counting of the vote. Houston, Pittsburgh, Minneapo- the spring, and six men were that there were major problems one a Democrat, the other a “It’s important to trust the lis and San Diego. arrested last month on charges with the voting and the ballot Republican — issued a state- process, and the system that has The confrontation in Detroit of plotting to kidnap Democratic counting, especially with mail-in ment expressing concern about ensured free and fair elections in started shortly before The Asso- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer votes, and as Republicans filed how misinformation had spread this country through the decades, ciated Press declared that Biden On Election Night, scattered suit in various states over the about the integrity of the election even in times of great crisis,” had won Michigan. protests broke after voting ended, election. process. Brown said in a statement. “We Video shot by local media stretching from Washington, Wearing Trump gear, the “Everyone should want all the are all in this together.” showed angry people gathered D.C., to Seattle, but there was no Phoenix protesters filled much votes to be counted, whether they Richard March came to an outside the TCF Center and widespread unrest or significant of the parking lot at the Marico- were mailed or cast in person,” anti-Trump demonstration in inside the lobby, with police offi- violence. pa County election center, and said the statement signed by Portland despite a heart condition cers lined up to keep them from The prolonged task of count- members of the crowd chanted, Clint Hickman, the GOP chair that makes him vulnerable to entering the vote-counting area. ing this year’s deluge of mail-in “Fox News sucks!” in anger over of the Maricopa County Board COVID-19. They chanted, “Stop the count!” votes raised fears that the lack the network declaring Joe Biden of Supervisors, and Democratic “To cast doubt on this election and “Stop the vote!” of clarity in the presidential race the winner in Arizona. Supervisor Steve Gallardo. “An has terrible consequences for our Earlier, the Republican cam- could spark unrest.

Congress still split after election LGBTQ candidates get Republicans gain tion the ambitious plans the House majority in Steven Law, president of for legislative overhauls 2018 in a backlash against the Senate Leadership Fund, milestone victories seats in House pushed by the party, eager Trump, by linking them to which supports GOP sena- NEW YORK (AP) With the addition of for a sweep of Washington their most liberal members, tors, said future candidates — Across the nation, Jones and Torres, there and keep Senate government. including Rep. Alexandria are going to have to step up LGBTQ candidates will be nine openly Even if Democrats cap- Ocasio-Cortez, and inaccu- their own fundraising. achieved milestone LGBTQ members control ture the White House and rately branding them all as McConnell also warned victories in Tuesday’s of the House as of a narrowly split Senate, “socialist.” of the continued problems election, including the January. The seven in- WASHINGTON (AP) Pelosi’s leverage to force “We expanded this party Republicans face in the first transgender person cumbents all won their — The election scram- deal-making on her terms that reflects America, that Trump era as voters turn elected to a state Sen- races. bled seats in the House will be diminished by her looks like America,” said away from the GOP. ate, and the first openly In Delaware, Dem- and Senate but ultimately House losses. House Minority Leader “We need to win back gay Black men to win ocrat Sarah McBride left Congress much like If Donald Trump wins Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the suburbs,” McConnell seats in Congress. won her state Senate it began, deeply split as another term, his Repub- in a conference call with said. “We had a better The landmark wins race with more than voters resisted big changes lican allies particularly in reporters. election than most people came not in only blue 70% of the vote and despite the heated race at the Senate will likely feel A handful of new pro- thought we’d have, but we but also red states such will become the first the top of the ticket for the more comfortable sticking gressives will be coming to have improvements we as Tennessee, where openly transgender White House. with him after escaping an Washington to join House need to make.” Republican Eddie state senator in the It’s an outcome that electoral wipeout, though Democrats, while Republi- Republicans believe Mannis, who is gay, country. dampens Democrat- they have yet to outline a cans will see new right- Democrats erred by fo- and Democrat Torrey “It is my hope that ic demands for a bold GOP agenda. flank members, including cusing almost exclusively Harris, who identifies a young LGBTQ kid new agenda, emboldens Scott Jennings, a Re- Marjorie Taylor Greene, on the COVID crisis and as bisexual, won seats here in Delaware or Republicans and almost publican strategist close who has espoused un- the risks to Americans’ in the state House to really anywhere in this ensures partisan gridlock to McConnell, said win or founded QAnon conspiracy health care as Trump and become the first openly country can look at the regardless of who wins the lose Trump “reorganized theories and won a vacant the GOP try to unravel LGBTQ members of results and know that presidency. Or perhaps, as the political parties,” turn- seat in northwest Georgia. the Obama-era Affordable that legislature. our democracy is big some say, it provides a rare ing Republicans, not Dem- Trump has called Greene a Care Act. According to the enough for them, too,” opening for modest across- ocrats, into the party of “future Republican star.” Voters care almost as LGBTQ Victory Fund, McBride said as her the-aisle cooperation. “working-class” America. While Democrats picked much about the economy, which recruits and victory was confirmed Speaker Nancy Pelo- “Democrats have a lot to up must-win Senate seats they said. supports LGBTQ can- Tuesday night. si was on track to keep think about when it comes in Colorado and Arizona, According to AP Vo- didates, that leaves only McBride interned control of the Democrat- to those voters,” Jennings they suffered a setback in teCast, a national survey Alaska, Louisiana and at the White House ic House, but saw her said. “And Republicans Alabama, and Republicans of the electorate, voters Mississippi as states under President Barack majority shrinking and have a lot to think about held their own in one race ranked the pandemic and that have never elected Obama and in 2016 her leadership called into enacting policies germane after another — in South the economy as top con- an LGBTQ legislator. became the first openly question. Control of the to those voters.” Carolina, Maine, Iowa, cerns. “Torrey and Eddie transgender person to Senate tilted Republicans’ Democrats countered Texas, Kansas and Mon- “It’s time for a different sent a clear message give a speech at a major way as they fended off an that with Biden on the tana, dramatically limiting approach,” said Democrat that LGBTQ candidates party convention. onslaught of energized brink of victory, the man- Democrats’ hopes of mak- John Hickenlooper, a for- can win in a deep red Two other Democrats challengers, though a few date for solutions to the ing inroads. mer governor who unseat- state while being their became the first openly races remained undecided coronavirus crisis, faltering “I know folks are ed Republican Sen. Cory authentic selves,” said transgender people to Wednesday. economy and other big is- anxious,” Democratic Gardner in Colorado. the Victory Fund’s pres- win seats in their states’ Senate Majority Leader sues was as strong as ever. Sen. Chris Murphy told Yet voters, for the most ident, former Houston Houses: Taylor Small in Mitch McConnell said “We’re going to get back followers on a live Twitter part, stuck with the status Mayor Annise Parker. Vermont and Stephanie Wednesday he’s confident to the business of govern- video. “We need to count quo. “Their presence in the Byers in Kansas. “no matter who ends up ing,” said Zac Petkanas, the votes.” Securing the Senate state legislature can Byers, a retired high running the government” a Democratic strategist. Democrats halted a majority will be vital for the dilute the most toxic school band teacher, they’ll be “trying to “Republicans are going to Republican push for John winner of the presidency. anti-LGBTQ voices and expressed hope that her overcome all that and get have a choice — whether James, a Black business- Senators confirm adminis- lead to more inclusive victory would encour- results.” they’re going to be helpful man trying to unseat Dem- tration nominees, including legislation.” age other transgender One certainty is the or stand in way.” ocratic Sen. Gary Peters, for the Cabinet, and can In New York, attor- people in conservative upended projections will Most immediately, a who won reelection late propel or stall the White ney Mondaire Jones Kansas. force a rethinking of poll- COVID relief bill re- Wednesday. House agenda. With Re- won in a district of New “It helps those peo- ing, fundraising and the mains within reach, as the The races attracted an publicans now controlling York City suburbs and ple who are transgender very messages the parties pandemic blazes through unprecedented outpouring the chamber, 53-47, three Ritchie Torres, a mem- to reinforce that they use to reach voters in the the states. McConnell of small-dollar donations or four seats will determine ber of the New York are people who matter, Trump era and beyond. said he would also like to for Democrats from Amer- party control, depending on City Council, won in the they are people who are By evening, Pelosi had negotiate a big spending icans apparently voting who wins the presidency Bronx to make history important and they’re all but declared Democrat bill to keep the government with their pocketbooks to because the vice president as the first gay Black people who can be suc- Joe Biden the winner, say- running past a mid-Decem- propel long-shot Senate can break a tie in the Senate. men elected to the U.S. cessful in their lives,” ing House Democrats “will ber deadline. campaigns. The final breakdown House. Both are Dem- she told The Wichita now have the opportunity House Republicans “You wasted a lot of awaited the outcome of ocrats; Torres identifies Eagle. to deliver extraordinary picked up five seats, so money,” said White House races in Alaska, Georgia as Afro Latino. Before Tuesday’s progress” on party prior- far, deflating Pelosi’s plans ally Sen. Lindsey Gra- and North Carolina, where The two “will bring election, there were ities — lowering health to reach deep into Trump ham in Columbia, South Republican Sen. Thom unique perspectives four other transgender care costs, providing jobs country by making rare Carolina, after defeating Tillis has struggled against based on lived expe- lawmakers in state through new infrastructure gains with women and Jamie Harrison, despite the Democrat Cal Cunning- riences never before legislatures nationwide, and others. minority candidates. Democrat’s stunning $100 ham, despite the married represented in the U.S. according to the Victory But the dismal out- Republicans defeat- million haul for his upstart challenger’s sexting scan- Congress,” Parker said. Fund. come for congressional ed several Democratic campaign. dal with a public relations Democrats put in ques- freshmen who delivered Still, Republican strategist strategist. Ride-hailing and delivery giants win fight against labor law OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) of people who drive for law’s provisions. health care subsidies. had to be an employee,” Others viewed the — App-based compa- ride-hailing and food de- A record $200 mil- Don Pruitt, an accoun- Pruitt said. development as a major nies like Uber, Lyft and livery services. lion spending spree by tant in Stockton, was James Patterson, a setback for gig workers. Doordash have dodged California has one of the the companies and their relieved by Proposition Sacramento retiree who “It should be a good a potentially devastating strictest laws in the country supporters helped them 22’s passage because it drove four years for Lyft wake-up call for us all, blow to their industry by for determining when a win the vote. The invest- will allow him to continue but now does deliveries for across the country, if these carving out an exemption company must treat its ment yielded a huge return to drive for both Lyft and DoorDash and Postmates, companies think they can from a California law that workers as employees with for Uber and Lyft, whose Uber, as well as handle de- prefers the freedom of buy their way out of hav- required them to classify benefits such as minimum combined market value liveries for Postmates and being able to make his own ing to comply with basic their drivers as employees wage, overtime and sick climbed by $10 billion on Instacart, as he has been schedule. labor laws,” said Shannon instead of contractors. days. Uber, Lyft, Door- Wednesday. during the past three years “You can just work Liss-Riordan, a labor California voters passed dash, Instacart and others Supporters applaud- whenever he isn’t busy when you want and stop attorney who has been Proposition 22 and deliv- sought to get out of those ed the outcome, saying filing taxes for his clients. whenever you want,” he fighting for employment ered a stinging rebuke to requirements, and after drivers would be able to “If Prop. 22 had lost, I said. “And as someone protections for app-based state lawmakers and labor failing in court, succeeded maintain their indepen- wouldn’t have been able who is retired, it’s nice to workers. “I’m worried leaders who were fighting in convincing voters to dence while accessing new to keep doing that to make get a little supplemental about what these compa- for better working condi- give them an exemption benefits such as a guaran- extra money. I couldn’t income whenever you need nies may try to pull off on tions for a growing number from most of the year-old teed minimum wage and work for all of them if I it.” a national basis.” eEdition Coos County shows record high voter turnout County has highest smaller share than 2016’s 79.25% of former Vice President Joe challenger Alek Skarlatos re- received support from Democrat- and 2012’s 83.75%. Statewide, Biden. ceived about 57% of the county’s ic donors state- and nationwide, number of voters, voter turnout was 81.24% Still, unsurprisingly, Oregon vote, a knockout over longtime as the office will oversee voting The record-high turnout in voted strongly for Biden. The incumbent Peter DeFazio’s 40%. access and a potential redistrict- though percentage is Coos County was generally a Associated Press called the race Still, DeFazio won the fourth ing effort in 2021 if legislators good sign for Republicans in for Biden just moments after congressional district handily can’t come to an agreement. down slightly state and federal races. The coun- the 8 p.m. ballot deadline, and and will be heading back to County and state returns show ty’s 15,800 Republicans voted at Wednesday morning’s returns Washington for another term as similar results for Oregon’s The World a rate of about 90%, compared to data show Biden receiving about representative. Attorney General and State Trea- 88% among 12,300 Democrats 57% of the state’s support. In Oregon’s heated Secre- surer races. A record high number of Coos and just 55% of 16,200 nonaf- The Associated Press also tary of State race, Republican Republican attorney gen- County residents cast their bal- filiated voters, state returns data called the state’s U.S. Senate candidate Kim Thatcher received eral candidate Michael Cross lots in the 2020 general election showed about an hour before race soon after polls closed. In- 59.77% of the vote in the county. received 58% of Coos County’s Tuesday, results show. Over Tuesday’s ballot deadline. cumbent Democrat Jeff Merkley Democrat Shemia Fagan, who votes, while incumbent Demo- 37,700 were returned by the 8 Republicans won support from received about 58% of the vote received just 34.71% of the crat Ellen Rosenblum won the p.m. deadline, county elections county voters in every non-local statewide. county’s votes, won statewide state with nearly 57% of the data show. race — though in most cases, In Coos County, Republi- with 50.88% of all ballots cast, vote. Cross, who positioned him- That’s just under 6,000 more those Republican votes in Coos can challenger Jo Rae Perkins, according to state elections self as an opportunity to “check” ballots than the 2016 presidential County were outweighed by Dem- who received national attention results. Oregon Governor Kate Brown on election, and over 8,000 more ocrats in other areas of the state. for her support of the baseless Fagan’s win statewide means her power, would have been the than 2012, records show. The President Trump received QAnon conspiracy theory, held Democrats will retake control of first non-lawyer to hold the po- 2020 returns represent 79.09% about 59% of the county’s vote about 56% of the vote. the the only state office currently sition in modern history, Oregon of the county’s eligible voters, a for president, far above the 38% Republican congressional under Republican control. Fagan Public Broadcasting reported. South Coast voting for state/national candidates Coos County Voting Curry County Voting Douglas County Voting

President President President Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Donald J. Trump (Republican) 21488 58.90 Donald J. Trump (Republican) 11103 73.21 Donald J. Trump (Republican) 42513 67.37 Joseph R. Biden (Democrat) 14024 38.44 Joseph R. Biden (Democrat) 3715 24.50 Joseph R. Biden (Democrat) 18780 29.76 Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian) 560 1.53 Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian) 221 1.46 Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian) 1131 1.79 Howie Hawkins (Pacific Green) 167 0.46 Howie Hawkins (Pacific Green) 41 0.27 Howie Hawkins (Pacific Green) 248 0.39 Dario Hunter (Progressive) 78 0.21 Dario Hunter (Progressive) 16 0.11 Dario Hunter (Progressive) 137 0.22

U.S. Senator U.S. Senator U.S. Senator Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Jo Rae Perkins (Republican) 19757 55.58 Jo Rae Perkins (Republican) 17537 54.69 Jo Rae Perkins (Republican) 39316 63.90 Jeff Merkley (Democrat) 14666 41.26 Jeff Merkley (Democrat) 13601 42.41 Jeff Merkley (Democrat) 20341 33.06 Ibrahim A Tahner (Pacific Green) 449 1.26 Ibrahim A Tahner (Pacific Green) 380 1.19 Ibrahim A Taher (Pacific Green) 637 1.04 Gary Dye (Libertarian) 655 1.84 Gary Dye (Libertarian) 535 1.67 Gary Dye (Libertarian) 1175 1.91

U.S. Representative 4th District U.S. Representative 4th District U.S. Representative 4th District Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Peter DeFazio (Democrat) 14535 40.43 Peter DeFazio (Democrat) 5965 41.08 Peter DeFazio (Democrat) 20569 32.91 Alek Skarlatos (Republican) 20600 57.30 Alek Skarlatos (Republican) 8233 56.69 Alek Skarlatos (Republican) 40625 65.00 Daniel Hoffay (Pacific Green) 792 2.20 Daniel Hoffay (Pacific Green) 321 2.21 Daniel Hoffay (Pacific Green) 1212 1.94

Secretary of State Secretary of State Secretary of State Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green) 894 2.56 Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green) 329 2.31 Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green) 1160 1.90 Kyle Markley (Libertarian) 1008 2.89 Kyle Markley (Libertarian) 360 2.52 Kyle Markley (Libertarian) 1697 2.78 Kim Thatcher (Republican) 20874 59.77 Kim Thatcher (Republican) 8299 58.20 Kim Thatcher (Republican) 41731 68.34 Shemia Fagan (Democrat) 12121 34.71 Shemia Fagan (Democrat) 5266 36.93 Shemia Fagan (Democrat) 16420 26.89

State Treasurer State Treasurer State Treasurer Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Michael P Marsh (Constitution) 1041 2.99 Michael P Marsh (Constitution) 370 2.61 Michael P Marsh (Constitution) 1934 3.21 Tobias Reed (Democrat) 12956 37.25 Tobias Reed (Democrat) 5431 38.37 Tobias Reed (Democrat) 17597 29.18 Chris Henry (Independent) 1382 3.97 Chris Henry (Independent) 509 3.60 Chris Henry (Independent) 1996 3.31 Jeff Gudman (Republican) 19382 55.73 Jeff Gudman (Republican) 7842 55.41 Jeff Gudman (Republican) 38696 64.18

Attorney General Attorney General Attorney General Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Ellen Rosenblum (Democrat) 13623 39.65 Ellen Rosenblum (Democrat) 5781 40.81 Ellen Rosenblum (Democrat) 18754 31.03 Michael Cross (Republican) 20104 58.07 Michael Cross (Republican) 8073 56.99 Michael Cross (Republican) 40021 66.21 Lars DH Hedbor (Libertarian) 788 2.28 Lars DH Hedbor (Libertarian) 301 2.12 Lars DH Hedbor (Libertarian) 1483 2.45 State Senator District 1 Name Votes Pct. State Senator District 1 State Senator District 1 Dallas Heard (Republican) 9794 66.95 Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Kat Stone (Democrat) 4809 32.87 Dallas Heard (Republican) 8540 65.40 Dallas Heard (Republican) 27800 71.99 Kat Stone (Democrat) 4498 34.45 Kat Stone (Democrat) 10733 27.79 State Senator District 5 Name Votes Pct. State Representative District 1 State Senator District 5 Dick Anderson (Republican) 11085 54.68 Name Votes Pct. Name Votes Pct. Shauleen Higgins (Pacific Green Party) 937 Calla Felicity (Democrat) 11955 32.42 Dick Anderson (Republican) 1531 56.79 4.62 Davie Brock Smith (Republican) 24871 67.44 Shauleen Higgins (Pacific Green) 91 3.38 Melissa Cribbins (Democrat) 8239 40.64 Melissa Cribbins (Democrat) 1068 39.61 State Measures State Representative District 1 Votes Pct. State Representative District 1 Name Votes Pct. M107 Limiting Political Contributions Name Votes Pct. Calla Felicity (Democrat) 4512 31.00 Calla Felicity (Democrat) 2069 22.32 Davie Brock Smith (Republican) 10024 68.88 Yes 10557 75.20 Davie Brock Smith (Republican) 7183 77.49 No 3482 24.80 State Representative District 9 M108 Cigarette and Cigar Tax Increase State Representative District 9 Name Votes Pct. Yes 8584 59.50 Name Votes Pct. Cal Mukumoto (Democrat) 8338 41.12 No 5842 40.50 Cal Mukumoto (Democrat) 1190 35.56 Boomer Wright (Republican) 11917 58.78 Boomer Wright (Republican) 2151 64.29 M109 Legalize Psychoactive Mushroom Yes 7144 50.25 State Measures State Measures No 7074 49.75 Votes Pct. Votes Pct. M107 Limiting Political Contributions M110 Statewide Addiction/Recovery Services M107 Limiting Political Contributions Yes 24761 72.16 Yes 7453 52.46 Yes 40845 68.31 No 9551 27.84 No 6755 47.54 No 18950 31.69 M108 Cigarette and Cigar Tax Increase M108 Cigarette and Cigar Tax Increase Yes 19054 53.59 Yes 30465 49.17 No 16499 46.41 No 31494 50.83 M109 Legalize Psychoactive Mushroom M109 Legalize Psychoactive Mushroom Yes 15741 45.27 Yes 24177 39.68 No 19031 54.73 No 36752 60.32 M110 Statewide Addiction/Recovery Services M110 Statewide Addiction/Recovery Services Yes 15752 45.31 Yes 25560 42.03 No 19013 54.69 No 35249 57.97

Another 751,000 Americans seek jobless benefits WASHINGTON (AP) deepen Americans’ econom- benefits declined to 7.3 The job market has slowdown — to 580,000 All told, the Labor De- — The number of Amer- ic pain. Eight months after million. That figure shows been under pressure since added jobs — according to partment said 21.5 million icans seeking unemploy- the pandemic flattened the that some of the unem- the virus paralyzed the a survey by the data firm people are receiving some ment benefits fell slightly economy, weekly jobless ployed are being recalled economy and has regained FactSet. form of unemployment last week to 751,000, a claims still point to a stream to their old jobs or are find- barely half the 22 million Last week, nearly benefits, though the figure still-historically high level of layoffs. Before the virus ing new ones. But it also jobs that were lost to the 363,000 people applied for may be inflated by dou- that shows that many em- struck in March, the weekly indicates that many jobless pandemic in early spring. jobless aid under a new ble-counting by states. ployers keep cutting jobs figure had remained below Americans have used up The pace of rehiring has program that extended The financial aid pack- in the face of the accelerat- 300,000 for more than five their state unemployment steadily weakened — from eligibility for the first time age that Congress enacted ing pandemic. straight years. aid — which typically 4.8 million added jobs in to self-employed and gig in the spring included A surge in viral cases and Thursday’s report from expires after six months — June to 661,000 in Sep- workers, up slightly from a $600-a-week federal Congress’ failure so far to the Labor Department said and have transitioned to a tember. On Friday, when 359,000 the previous week. jobless benefit and $1,200 provide more aid for strug- the number of people who federal extended benefits the government issues the That figure isn’t adjusted checks that went to most gling individuals and busi- are continuing to receive program that lasts an addi- October jobs report, econ- for seasonal trends, so it’s adults, in addition to assis- nesses are threatening to traditional unemployment tional 13 weeks. omists foresee a further reported separately. tance for small businesses. e SUNNY 67 • 44 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 | theworldlink.com

Follow us online: facebook.com/theworldnewspaper twitter.com/TheWorldLink instagram.com/theworldlink Late goal lifts Colorado to win over Timbers PORTLAND (AP) — Kel- “I mean, we’re definitely sat- second place in the standings this summer’s MLS is Back the best side of us.” lyn Acosta scored in the 83rd isfied with the result, but I think behind Sporting Kansas City with tournament in Florida. After a scoreless first half, minute and the Colorado Rapids we’re also happy with the work the loss. The defending champion Portland was also without Acosta came off the bench and clinched a playoff spot with a 1-0 we put in, not only today, but last Sounders, after a 1-1 draw with forward Jeremy Ebobisse for the broke through for his second victory over the Portland Tim- game as well,” Acosta said. “I the LA Galaxy, were in third. fourth straight game because of a goal of the season. bers on Wednesday night. mean, the guys in that last game The Rapids, seventh in the concussion. “I wasn’t really thinking about The Rapids (7-6-4) had five went into this game and played West, wrap up the season Sunday “I think the fact that we didn’t the playoffs, I was more thinking games called off this season a lot of minutes. But you can see against the Dynamo in Houston. get the result today was more about getting the result. We went because of coronavirus cases. that we’re building and we have Portland was hurt by the loss about us not being the best ver- up 1-0 and I’m thinking we’ve But instead of total points, Major something special going on here.” of Jaroslaw Niezgoda, who tore sion of ourselves than anything got to do whatever we can to fin- League Soccer decided to use Steve Clark made three saves his left ACL in a 1-0 victory over else. Nothing to take away from ish this game off, get the shutout points per game for playoff posi- for Portland (11-6-5), unbeaten Vancouver last weekend. Niez- Colorado because I think they and close the game out,” Acosta tion, boosting Colorado’s chanc- in its previous four games — goda, who had eight goals, will worked very hard to get the result said. “So for me, it hasn’t settled es with fewer games played. including wins in the past two. miss the rest of the season. that they got. They sacrificed and until now. I mean, this is a big It is Colorado’s first trip to the Portland closes out the regular It was the second significant they understood the importance moment for us as players, for the playoffs since 2016. The Rapids season on Sunday at LAFC. knee injury for the Timbers this of winning this game,” Timbers fans, the organization.” closed in on a postseason berth The Timbers went into the season. In September, forward coach Giovanni Savarese said. It was the 14th goal allowed after a 3-1 win at home against match as the top team in the Sebastian Blanco tore his right “But I think it’s more about what in the final 15 minutes of a game the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. Western Conference but fell into ACL. Blanco was the MVP of we didn’t do, and that we show for Portland this season. Pac-12 has wealth of outstanding running backs ANNE M. PETERSON gained weight since last year. The stuff Associated Press I’ve been doing helps keep me safe and Positive test puts Cal game in jeopardy healthy,” Jefferson said. “I’ve been getting After thriving under coach Mike Leach extra stretching, I stretch every night be- and the Air Raid, Washington State run- BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Califor- on a Zoom call. “Are there hurdles? fore I go to sleep. Cold tubs help a lot.” ning back Max Borghi has been presented nia’s season-opening game Saturday There are hurdles, yes. With the play- ALEX FONTENOT, COLORADO: with a new challenge in Nick Rolovich’s night against Washington is in jeopardy ers in question the game is in jeopardy. A junior, Fontenot rushed for 874 yards run-and-shoot offense. following a positive coronavirus test If we have the bodies available to play and five touchdowns and had 27 catches Borghi never considered opting out. Wednesday on the Golden Bears that the game we will play the game. Sever- for 122 yards last season. Like Borghi, And he didn’t think of transferring when has caused what coach Justin Wilcox al people are being held out and that’s he is also adjusting to a new coach, Karl the Pac-12 season was put on hold. said is a “significant” number of play- a legitimate threat to the game.” Dorrell. “I plan to finish my whole career here,” ers needing contact tracing. Wednesday’s practice was limited However, Fontenot won’t be available he said. Wilcox said Cal’s athletic depart- and some team drills were not doable for the Buffaloes’ season-opening game Borghi is among several gifted Pac-12 ment was in contact with Washington based on the number of players held against UCLA after he was injured in running backs who have returned for this officials Wednesday night about the out. Wilcox wouldn’t specify how practice, and it’s uncertain when he’ll coronavirus-shortened season, joining game scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. PST many players were sidelined. return. Oregon’s CJ Verdell and Oregon State’s kickoff Saturday at Memorial Stadium The player with a positive COVID-19 “He was counting on himself coming Jermar Jefferson, among others. in Berkeley. test is asymptomatic. He took his regu- back from a pretty good sophomore year Borghi ran for 817 yards and had 597 When asked whether the game could lar daily antigen test and then a supple- and coming in and playing this year. It’s yards receiving, with 16 total touchdowns, be postponed, Wilcox said, “That’s mental PCR test, which also showed unfortunate that he’s dealing with an as a sophomore last season under Leach, fair.” a positive result. This marked the first issue, but it’s not surgical, which is a good who left in the offseason for Mississip- “If it is feasible for us to play we are positive test on Cal’s football team since thing,” Dorrell said. pi State. He was the only Power Five going to play the game,” Wilcox said practices began last month. But the coach also left open the possi- running back with as many rushing and bility Fontenot would not play at all. receiving yards. “This is a short season and no one’s He averaged 6.4 yards per carry to lead that plays out.” There was no question Verdell would losing eligibility this year, so we hope to the Pac-12 and led the nation among run- Washington State, which went 6-7 last return. have him back at some point this year and ning backs with 86 catches. This season season, opens the season at Oregon State “That never crossed my mind. Not if not, then we’ll have him ready to go he’s the only player on both the Doak on Saturday night. even once,” he said. “I always knew that I next year in the fall,” Dorrell said. Walker award watch list for the nation’s Other Pac-12 running backs to watch wanted to come back and play for Oregon. CHRISTOPHER BROWN JR., CALI- top running back and the Biletnikoff heading into the season: I felt like I had a lot more to give to the FORNIA: The versatile junior ran for 914 award watch list for best receiver. CJ VERDELL, OREGON: Known for university and the football team, so leav- yards and eight touchdowns while logging A two-year starter under Leach, Borghi a strong running game since Chip Kelly’s ing or opting out never really crossed my 166 receiving yards for another four stands to become the focal point of the tenure as coach, the Ducks look to con- mind.” scores. Despite that output, he was banged Cougars’ offense, especially now that tinue the trend with Verdell back after he Oregon also should see production up for most of the season. prolific quarterback Anthony Gordon has rushed for 1,220 yards and eight touch- from running backs Travis Dye and Cyrus Cal is hoping the longer offseason graduated, with true freshman Jayden de downs as a sophomore last season. Habibi-Likio. The No. 12 Ducks host helped Brown. The Golden Bears host Laura taking his place. Verdell is among seven returning Stanford to open the season on Saturday. Washington on Saturday. Borghi said this year’s Cougs will look FBS-level rushers to return for 2020 after JERMAR JEFFERSON, OREGON “Chris is also one of those guys we a bit different and his role will change, consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. He says STATE: Now a junior, Jefferson was gotta protect him from himself a little bit. too. his goal is to reach that mark again, which named the Pac-12 Freshman of the year in Every run at practice he wants to finish it “Honestly, with this offense, the run- may be tough in a short season. 2018 after rushing for 1,380 yards and 12 40 yards down the field, he want to take ning back doesn’t get out of the box and “My dad always told me to shoot past touchdowns. every rep, he’ll carry the ball every time get as many receptions as I was used to the stars, and if you fall short you’ll still Hampered by injuries last season, he if you let him,” Cal coach Justin Wilcox with the Air Raid,” he said. “But obvious- be amongst the stars,” Verdell said. “So still managed 685 rushing yards and eight said. “So part of that will be how we use ly, there’s still screens that can happen and I always set my goals is really high for TDs. him in the game situations. There’s also then a little bit of slot action, maybe, as myself. Definitely looking forward to “I’ve been feeling really good this year. some guys in that room that can do some well. So I should be interested to see how hopefully accomplishing that.” And I feel a lot quicker. A lot faster. I’ve good things for us.” Pro Picks: 49ers host Packers OSU grad Luton to get first start for Jaguars JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Sitting at home with in NFC title game rematch the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playbook in hand and virtual BARRY WILNER other way, I mean, then you give ville: A true sign of how much the meetings lined up regularly, rookie quarterback Jake Associated Press yourself no chance.” Jaguars are struggling is this line … Luton was looking for another way to practice. Green Bay (5-2), meanwhile, TEXANS, 26-15 The former Oregon State standout turned to those What a brilliant idea: The travels west without two running New England (minus 7) at New closest to him for help. He had two of his younger defending NFC champion 49ers backs, A.J. Dillon and Jamaal York Jets, Monday night: Even brothers and his girlfriend call plays for him to repeat in hosting the team they vanquished Williams, after Dillon’s positive during the Patriots’ plummet, they a simulated huddle. It didn’t exactly go as planned. in January to get to the Super Bowl, coronavirus test, and likely missing can handle these Jets … PATRIOTS, “They didn’t know how to spit it out the right way,” the Packers. Aaron Jones, the No. 1 RB. 19-7 Luton recalled Wednesday. In prime time. On a Thursday Green Bay, ranked seventh in the Chicago (plus 5 1/2) at Tennes- So Luton grabbed his phone and tried something different. night. AP Pro32, is a 5-point favorite at see: Time for the Titans to turn He recorded himself barking out every play in every imagin- Oops. beleaguered No. 17 San Francisco. things back around. The Bears could able scenario again and again until he felt like he had the play- The 49ers (4-4) are wrecked by We’ll stick with Aaron Rodgers to say the same … TITANS, 26-21 book — along with his cadence and his delivery — down pat. injuries, the latest sidelining their be the difference maker … PACK- Baltimore (minus 2 1/2) at Indi- Now, after countless repetitions over the past six best offensive player, tight end ERS, 27-16 anapolis: A prove-it game for the months, Luton expects to have an NFL voice to go along George Kittle, and their quarterback, KNOCKOUT POOL: The Chiefs Colts, or a rebound game for the with prototypical size and arm strength when he makes Jimmy Garoppolo. What they pres- came through against the Jets — Ravens? … RAVENS, 27-23 his professional debut against Houston (1-6) on Sunday. ent against a Packers team coming was there ever any doubt on that Miami (plus 4) at Arizona: The “If you can’t say the play call, there’s not going to be a off a weak performance against one? Let’s go with PITTSBURGH. rested Cardinals against the revital- lot of confidence flowing around,” Luton said. “So that’s underachieving Minnesota isn’t Pittsburgh (minus 13 1/2) at ized Dolphins: Kyler versus Tua … kind of the first step and something that’s worked for me.” exactly spotlight material. Dallas: The unbeaten Steelers are CARDINALS, 26-20 The Jaguars (1-6) believe Luton will make a smooth Other injured 49ers include emulating the Steel Curtain years. Carolina (plus 10) at Kansas City: transition into the starting lineup despite not playing in nearly receiver Deebo Samuel, cornerback The Cowboys are beaten-up and lost Pro Picks will keep riding Reid, Ma- a year. He missed out on preseason games and was the team’s Richard Sherman, pass rushers Nick … BEST BET: STEELERS, 31-13 homes and company … CHIEFS, third-string quarterback for the first seven games, inactive Bosa and Dee Ford, and running New York Giants (plus 3) at 33-20 behind starter Gardner Minshew and backup Mike Glennon. backs Raheem Mostert, Tevin Cole- Washington: Two teams that can Denver (plus 4) at Atlanta: The When tests revealed Minshew had a strained ligament man and Jeff Wilson Jr. only win within the weak NFC East Broncos come off that Mile High, and broken bones in the thumb on his throwing hand, coach “By no means do you ever want … UPSET SPECIAL: GIANTS, uh, high after stunning the Chargers Doug Marrone decided to give Luton a chance to end Jack- this,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan 19-17 … FALCONS, 30-22 sonville’s six-game losing streak against the Texans. said. “You want all your guys and New Orleans (plus 5 1/2) at Tam- Detroit (plus 4) at Minnesota: “He doesn’t act like a rookie, meaning he’s not a you want to be going as good as pa Bay: Too big a spread in Brees Can Dalvin Cook account for 300 starry-eyed guy,” Marrone said. you can. But you have to embrace versus Brady, a fitting prime-time yards this week? Possibly … VI- Luton is somewhat of an unknown. He was the 189th everything. You’ve got to embrace matchup … BUCCANEERS, 27-24 KINGS, 30-27 player and the ninth quarterback selected in the NFL the quick turnaround with Thurs- Seattle (minus 2) at Buffalo: The Las Vegas (plus 2 1/2) at Los Draft, mostly an afterthought, even for the QB-starved day night football. You’ve got to past month has not looked great for Angeles Chargers: At some point, Jaguars. embrace injuries. You’ve got to the Bills, despite their solid AFC the Chargers will hold on in a close But he caught offensive coordinator Jay Gruden’s eye embrace everything. The game’s too East lead … SEAHAWKS, 23-20 game. Maybe this one ... CHAR- in training camp, mostly because of his 6-foot-6 frame hard that if you go in thinking any Houston (minus 6½) at Jackson- GERS, 21-20. and his ability to make every throw in tight spaces.