Everything You Need to Know for the Presidential Election
Official and unofficial campaigning for this election arguably started a little less than two years ago, but it is finally coming to an end on Nov. 8.
Politics
Countdown to the 2016 Election
ABC Columbia continues following the latest from the campaign trail as we countdown to election day!
Black Early Voting Down in Key Swing States
Turnout among African-American voters in some key early-voting states may be cause for concern for Hillary Clinton.
These States Allow Early Voters to Change Their Minds
With less than a week before Election Day, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump offered some startling advice to early voters who might be second-guessing these selections: Switch your vote.
Tax Loopholes Trump May Have Used to Avoid Payments
Donald Trump may have used a questionable and now-prohibited tax maneuver to avoid tens of millions of dollars in personal income taxes, the New York Times reported.
Who is FBI Director James Comey?
Who is FBI Director James Comey?
Kasich Snubs Trump With Write-In Vote for McCain
Former Republican presidential nominee John Kasich publicly snubbed Donald Trump with a write-in vote for Sen. John McCain, according to his spokesman.
Vice President Biden Visits Morris College in Sumter
Vice President Biden stopped by Morris College Tuesday to promote the importance voting this election season. The event was centered around getting voters in Sumter county to vote Democratic, and especially…
Election Day Primer: Storylines to Watch
It’s a year that has shaken the U.S. political system. It’s also not over yet, and it has unleashed forces that are not likely to settle down after the election.
Local Reaction to Latest Controversy
Local reaction to the latest controversy surrounding the 2016 Election and how it may change your vote.
Biden Campaigns in Sumter
Vice President Joe Biden set to speak at Morris College encouraging people to 'Get Out The Vote'.
Trump Said He Never Voted for Bush
Listen to what Donald Trump had to say about George W. Bush during a 2009 radio interview with Don Imus.
Senators Reprimand Cleary, Order Him to Pay Nearly $125K
Retiring Sen. Ray Cleary must pay nearly $125,000 for violating state ethics laws by improperly reporting campaign expenses, donations and refunds.
Melania Trump to Deliver Her First Campaign Speech
Melania Trump, the wife of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will deliver her first speech of the 2016 cycle Thursday in Pennsylvania, after not being seen on the campaign trail for the last few months, the campaign announced today.
Voter Complaints up as Election Day Nears, Advocates Say
Some early voters in a community near Dallas complained to voting-rights advocates that an armed patrol person stood near them in line at their polling place talking about political hot-button issues, leaving some feeling uncomfortable about casting their votes, a spokesperson for a national organization active on voting-rights issues told ABC News.
National Politics
- Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measures Nov 4, 2026 9:38 AM ESTAbortion-rights advocates have achieved victories in Missouri, Nevada and Virginia
- It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires Nov 4, 2026 9:38 AM ESTA California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued
- Seahawks have a 'sense of urgency' after loss to the Bears Nov 3, 2026 8:18 PM ESTFor the first time in nearly two years, the Seattle Seahawks lost a game by double digits
- Chicago Bears having success on third down during their 6-2 start Nov 3, 2026 8:18 PM ESTOffensively and defensively, the Chicago Bears are quite good on third down
- A subtle flag, a wiped-out TD and a new AFC West leader in Denver Nov 3, 2026 1:22 PM ESTThe Kansas City Chiefs faced a tough loss against the Denver Broncos, 28-24, in Week 8
- Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls Nov 3, 2026 1:06 PM ESTThe first polling sites have opened in a handful of states — Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia
- Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton Nov 3, 2026 11:14 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump, California’s notoriously high cost of living and political experience are on the ballot as voters decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race
- Republicans' grip on Texas is on the line in a close US Senate race between Paxton, Talarico Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTRepublican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in an uncharacteristically competitive race for the U.S. Senate in Texas
- Iowa governor's race between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn tests Republicans' grip on state government Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTIowa voters are choosing their next governor in a competitive race between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn
- Voters to decide Alaska Senate race roiled in final days by litigation, allegations of dirty tricks Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTAlaskans are deciding one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the country
