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Late Simon Silva still leading in early results, but advantage shrinking as the vote count continues

In one of the closest and strangest election races in San Diego County, Simon Silva, who died in September, has a narrow 149-vote lead over Dan Smith to be Chula Vista's next City Attorney.

Dan Smith sent a letter to the San Diego Democratic Party and Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas demanding an end to promotions and endorsements

Much of the media's attention in North Carolina's 2022 U.S. congressional races has been on the open U.S. Senate seat and the N.C.-13 race, both of which appear to be tossups. But the N.C.-1 race in the state's rural northeast, between Republican Sandy Smith and Democrat state Sen. Don Davis, could also come down to the wire if Republicans have the "red-wave" election they are hoping for.

How Democratic Is American Democracy? Key Pillars Face Stress Tests The U.S. Capitol is seen on the morning of April 29. Stefani Reynolds / Getty Images The American political tradition enshrines majority rule, with rights for the minority. But some wonder whether the United States is sliding toward minority rule. More and more Democrats are saying the system is out of whack. Twice in the last 20 years, their presidential candidate got more votes but lost the election. And now that the 2022 redistricting cycle is beginning, Republicans in many states will be able to get fewer v...