What's happening Key statewide and congressional races are on the Nov. 8 ballot. Why it matters Democracy advocates say it's especially important that people vote this year because candidates who continue to push the "Big Lie" that the 2020 election was stolen are running on Republican tickets for top state offices. What's next If elected, those candidates could push through laws that infringe on voting rights under the guise of improving election security, say voting rights advocates. Many such candidates have campaigned on promises to do exactly that. They could also refuse to certify future election results they don't agree...