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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, joined by his wife, Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, speaks during a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Ushering Trump toward a more analytical approach is Jared Kushner.

Trump, once a data skeptic, spending millions on data

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, joined by his wife, Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, speaks during a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Ushering Trump toward a more analytical approach is Jared Kushner.

October 6, 2016, 10:15am Election

Donald Trump once called data “overrated” in politics. But with Election Day swiftly approaching, the Republican presidential nominee is spending millions of dollars on data and digital services in an effort to land donations and win over voters. Read story

Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine shake hands after the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Tuesday.

Steady Pence gets wide praise, but Kaine lands jabs on Trump

Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine shake hands after the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Tuesday.

October 5, 2016, 9:56am Election

Republican Mike Pence won bipartisan plaudits for a calm and collected performance in the vice presidential debate. But Democrat Tim Kaine was claiming mission accomplished for forcing his opponent to confront —or not — Donald Trump’s long list of provocative remarks. Read story

Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, right, walk past each other after the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.

FACT CHECK: Claims in the VP debate

Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, right, walk past each other after the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.

October 5, 2016, 9:56am Election

Not all the claims in the vice presidential debate stand up to scrutiny. A look at some of them and how they compare with the facts: Read story

Alishia Topper greets supporters before a swearing-in ceremony at Vancouver City Hall on Tuesday  in Vancouver.

Sen. Cleveland, Rep. Wylie endorse Alishia Topper for the 49th District

Alishia Topper greets supporters before a swearing-in ceremony at Vancouver City Hall on Tuesday  in Vancouver.

October 4, 2016, 9:43pm Clark County News

Voters in the 49th Legislative District will choose between two politically-aligned Democratic candidates this November for the Position 2 seat. But their district-running mates, also both Democrats, have decided to announce their endorsement now: Vancouver City Councilor Alishia Topper. Read story

Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, second from left, and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine debate Tuesday during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

Kaine attacks, Pence fights back in VP debate

Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, second from left, and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine debate Tuesday during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

October 4, 2016, 7:26pm Election

FARMVILLE, Va. -- Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine aggressively challenged Indiana Gov. Mike Pence over a long list of Donald Trump’s controversial positions and statements Tuesday night, drawing a vigorous defense from the Republican No. 2 on Trump’s tax history. But Pence left Trump’s demeaning comments about women, Barack Obama’s citizenship… Read story

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton boards her campaign plane in White Plains, N.Y., on Tuesday to travel to Philadelphia. Clinton is scheduled to attend rallies in Haverford, Pa. and Harrisburg, Pa.

Clinton seeks support from women while Trump talks taxes

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton boards her campaign plane in White Plains, N.Y., on Tuesday to travel to Philadelphia. Clinton is scheduled to attend rallies in Haverford, Pa. and Harrisburg, Pa.

October 4, 2016, 5:00pm Election

Hillary Clinton appealed to voting mothers Tuesday outlining ways she hopes to curb gun violence as president and provide paid family leave and sick days for struggling working moms. Donald Trump tried to blame his opponent about revelations that his massive financial losses could have allowed him to avoid paying… Read story

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, in Loveland, Colo.

Trump’s down-ballot impact? Dems, GOP disagree

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, in Loveland, Colo.

October 4, 2016, 1:47pm Election

From Minnesota to the San Diego suburbs, Democrats are throwing millions of dollars into TV ads tethering House Republican candidates to Donald Trump. They say the strategy is buoying their quest for big gains in the chamber in this November’s elections. Read story

Republican incumbent Kim Wyman, running to retain her position as Washington secretary of state, talks Friday with The Columbian Editorial Board.

Secretary of state accused of campaign finance violations

Republican incumbent Kim Wyman, running to retain her position as Washington secretary of state, talks Friday with The Columbian Editorial Board.

October 4, 2016, 1:46pm Election

The Washington state Attorney General’s Office says the campaign of Republican Secretary of State Kim Wyman has violated the state’s campaign finance laws by failing to file disclosure reports on time. Read story

Clinton heading to Seattle for fundraiser

October 4, 2016, 10:52am Election

Hillary Clinton will be in Seattle next week for a political fundraiser. Read story

Republican vice presidential nominee Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, arrives with his wife, Karen, at a campaign rally at Cox Transportation Services in Ashland, Va., Monday Oct. 3, 2016.

In VP debate, Pence gets tasked with cleaning up for Trump

Republican vice presidential nominee Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, arrives with his wife, Karen, at a campaign rally at Cox Transportation Services in Ashland, Va., Monday Oct. 3, 2016.

October 4, 2016, 10:27am Election

Hoping to steady Donald Trump’s rocky presidential campaign, running mate Mike Pence will take on Democratic counterpart Tim Kaine Tuesday night in this year’s only vice presidential debate. The Republican campaign manager predicts voters watching on TV will see Pence deliver a “fiery performance.” Read story