Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as control…
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Nathan Hochman elected Los Angeles County DA, ousting progressive prosecutor George Gascón
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an…
Continue Reading California Democrat Adam Schiff wins US Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff won the California U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne…
Continue Reading Tight races emerge in key California congressional districts that could determine House control
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rival candidates were closely matched Tuesday in a string of hotly contested U.S. House districts in…
Continue Reading California voters pass initiative to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies
The Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters decided on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn…
Continue Reading Iran’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss Middle East and bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day official visit to discuss a range of issues, including…
Continue Reading Democrat Andy Kim wins open New Jersey Senate seat, defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim was elected Tuesday to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican businessman Curtis…
Continue Reading Boeing’s machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Factory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks,…
Continue Reading Republican US Rep. Bryan Steil wins a fourth term representing southeast Wisconsin
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil won reelection to a fourth term representing southeast Wisconsin. He…
Continue Reading Republicans retain control of Wisconsin Legislature despite new maps
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans have maintained control of the Wisconsin Legislature, overcoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’…
Continue Reading Wisconsin Senate race pits Trump-backed millionaire against Democratic incumbent
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race pits two-term Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin against…
Continue Reading Democratic incumbent and GOP challenger in a close contest in NC’s 1st Congressional District
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — First-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis and GOP opponent Laurie Buckhout remain in a close contest for…
Continue Reading Voting period marked by massive early turnout ends with few problems, generally smooth Election Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and worrisome threats to…
Continue Reading Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two…
Continue Reading Democrats oust two House Republicans in New York, clawing back GOP gains
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Democrats in New York have flipped two key U.S. House seats. The wins Tuesday rolled back some recent…
Continue Reading Republican Gov. Phil Scott wins a fifth term in heavily Democratic Vermont
Associated Press Republican Gov. Phil Scott has won reelection to a fifth term in the heavily Democratic state of Vermont. Scott beat political…
Continue Reading New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An amendment to New York’s constitution could bar discrimination based on things including “gender…
Continue Reading North Carolina attorney general’s race features 2 members of Congress
Associated Press One of two outgoing members of Congress will be North Carolina’s next attorney general. Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop and…
Continue Reading Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans in one of…
Continue Reading Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
Associated Press A costly campaign to legalize marijuana has failed in Florida, falling short of the supermajority needed for passage. The amendment…
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