(Beaver County, Pa. )  The Associated Press has declared current Republican State House Representative Josh Kail as the winner in the 15th District.

Kail held and 80 percent to 20 percent lead over his Democratic challenger Bob Williams to start the day and as the mail in ballots are being counted Kail has maintained that lead and it is being determined that Williams can not catch Kail even with the mail in ballots.

With Kail being re-elected he will now serve a second term in the Pa. House of Representatives.

(Beaver County, Pa.) Democratic Pa State Rep. Rob Matzie trailed his Republican Challenger Rico Elmore to start the day and as mail in ballots are being counted Matzie has closed the gap to where Elmore only leads by 300 votes as of late Wednesday afternoon.

When early results came in early Wednesday morning Elmore held a nearly 11 percent lead totaling 12,306 votes to Matzie’s 9,894 votes. At last look at 3:30 pm today Elmore and Matizie were in a dead heat with Elmore having 12,316  votes to Matzies 12,097.

Beaver County has counted close to five thousand of the 29,000 mail in ballots they have received thus far. How many left to count in that district that covers parts of Beaver and Allegheny Counties is unknown at this time.

Ford recalls over 375K Explorers to fix suspension problem
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 375,000 Explorer SUVs in the U.S. and Canada to fix a suspension problem that has caused 13 crashes. The recall covers SUVs from the 2013 through 2017 model years built at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant from Sept. 4, 2012 to Jan. 25, 2017. They were sold or registered 22 states and six Canadian provinces where salt is used to clear roads during the winter. The automaker says the rear toe links can fracture, reducing steering control. A toe link puts weight on the tires so they stay on the ground. Ford says six people were hurt in the crashes. Dealers will inspect the suspension and replace parts if necessary. Customers will be notified starting the week of Nov. 30.

Trump sues for Michigan ballot access, asks Wis. recount
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump campaign says it has filed a lawsuit in Michigan state court demanding “meaningful access” to locations where ballots are being counted. Michigan is one of the undecided states that could determine whether President Donald Trump gets another four years in office. The Trump campaign says it is calling for a temporary halt in the counting until it is given “meaningful access” in numerous locations and allowed to review ballots that already have been opened and processed. Trump is running slightly behind Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Michigan. Trump’s campaign also says it will ask for a recount in Wisconsin, which The Associated Press called for Biden on Wednesday afternoon. Campaign manager Bill Stepien is citing “irregularities in several Wisconsin counties.”

Pennsylvania vote goes smoothly, but tallying may take time
By MARK SCOLFORO and MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians are waiting for the results of counting after an election that drew large numbers of voters to the polls. The voting Tuesday produced few of the glitches some had feared. But there is still a mountain of ballots to be counted in coming days amid national scrutiny. All 18 of the state’s members of Congress sought reelection, and at least 10 have won. Many other races, including the Legislature and row offices, haven’t been resolved. In a sign of the state’s importance, Democrat Joe Biden visited his hometown of Scranton on Tuesday and Republican Donald Trump called in to a northeastern Pennsylvania radio show with just hours left in the voting.

(Beaver County, Pa.) With all 129  Beaver County  precincts reporting  a total of 63,917 ballots were cast in yesterday’s election  the Republican were  the unofficial winners..

High court could halt move toward leniency for kids who kill
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is suggesting it could halt what has been a gradual move toward more leniency for children who are convicted of murder. In cases over more than a decade, the court has concluded that children should be treated differently from adults, in part because of their lack of maturity. But the court, which has become more conservative over the last few years, could decide not to go any further. The justices on Tuesday were hearing a case about sentencing juveniles to life without parole. The court has previously said that should be rare, and the question before the justices has to do with what courts must do before deciding to impose a life without parole sentence on a juvenile.