Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge from conservatives
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Voters in Washington state have upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising…
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First-term Democrat tries to hold on in Washington state district won by Trump in 2020
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes wins fourth term in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District
Associated Press Democrat U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, of Connecticut, has won a fourth term, defeating former Republican state Sen. George Logan in a…
Continue ReadingConnecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier
Associated Press Connecticut voters are deciding whether to get rid of rules preventing the state from joining the 36 others that allow people to…
Continue ReadingArizona voters guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters have approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access up to fetal viability,…
Continue ReadingNintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first…
Continue ReadingA Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port…
Continue ReadingIn Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration
Associated Press FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Voters in Maryland’s most competitive U.S. House race will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional…
Continue Reading Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress
Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early…
Continue ReadingUS Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao
Associated Press Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is vying for a third term against Republican challenger Hung Cao. The Commonwealth…
Continue Reading Democrat Angela Alsobrooks wins a US Senate seat in Maryland
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has won a closely watched Senate race in Maryland. Alsobrooks will be the…
Continue ReadingMontana Rep. Zooey Zephyr must win reelection to return to the House floor after 2023 sanction
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is seeking reelection in a race that could allow the transgender lawmaker to…
Continue Reading Republican Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana US Senate seat
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former…
Continue Reading Montana Gov. Gianforte and Rep. Ryan Zinke win reelection as part of Republican sweep
Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has won a second term by defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse.…
Continue ReadingThe top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s…
Continue Reading Nevada voted to make abortion a constitutional right. What to know about key ballot measures
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has received its first nod of…
Continue Reading Democrats dominate New Mexico with reelection of US Sen. Martin Heinrich and US Rep. Gabe Vasquez
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has won reelection to a third term in New Mexico against Republican nominee Nella…
Continue Reading San Francisco mayor fights for reelection while Oakland mayor battles recall
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco mayor fights for reelection while Oakland mayor battles recall
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection…
Continue Reading Votes in Nevada’s US Senate and House races are still being counted
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the swing state of Nevada, the U.S. Senate race was too early to call early Wednesday. The campaign pits…
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