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GOP closing in on House win; Senate control up for grabs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans were closing in Wednesday on a narrow House majority while control of the Senate hinged on tight Arizona, Nevada and Georgia races in a midterm election that defied expectations of sweeping conservative victories driven by frustration over inflation and President Joe Biden’s leadership.
Trump criticizes Colorado, New Hampshire GOP Senate nominees after losses
Former President Trump criticized two GOP Senate nominees who lost their races on Tuesday and had broken with Trump during the campaign on his unfounded claims of election fraud. Trump on Truth Soc…
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Analysis: A stunning draw as Democrats hold their own
Facing tremendous political headwinds, the Democrats fought Republicans to a stunning midterm draw. Many Democrats went into election night dreading how bad their losses could be and pondering how to explain them.
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2022 Arizona governor's race: Katie Hobbs defeats Kari Lake, CBS News projects
Kari Lake, a Trump-endorsed former TV anchor, and Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic secretary of state, had been locked in a close contest to be the next governor of Arizona.
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Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOP
It is still up in the air which political party will control the U.S. Congress, but on Wednesday a media narrative of Election Day appeared to solidify: Good night for Democrats.
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Biden hails Democrats' 'strong night,' acknowledges concerns
President Joe Biden is declaring that his Democratic Party “had a strong night” in the midterm elections.
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Voters support abortion rights in all five states with ballot measures
Voters in California, Vermont and Michigan on Tuesday approved ballot measures enshrining abortion rights into their state constitutions, while those in the traditionally red states of Montana and …
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Russia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical
Russia’s military says it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital it’s captured but Ukrainian officials and analysts warn it could be a trap.
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Walker, Warnock headed for runoff next month in Georgia Senate race
Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker head to a Dec. 6 runoff in the Georgia Senate race after neither received 50%-plus of the vote in Tuesday's race, ABC News reports
Voters show they want sanity and don’t want Trump - Washington Examiner
Republican hopes of a smashing victory in the midterm elections have fallen in ruins. This was no repudiation of the governing Democrats or its leader, even if, as seems likely, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) grip will be pried off the House of Representatives. The precise makeup of the House...
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Kentucky voters reject anti-abortion ballot measure, NBC News projects
The proposal would have amended the state constitution to explicitly say it does not protect a right to abortion.
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Video EmbedHard-line conservative Rep. Lauren Boebert is facing a tougher-than-expected midterm election race against Democratic opponent Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman.The race was too early to call Wednesday morning, but the 35-year-old Republican appears to be in danger of losing her
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Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona
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Election Day 2022 is over; ready or not, here comes 2024 White House race
After more than a year and a half of early moves in the 2024 presidential election cycle, the starting gun has fired with the conclusion of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Democrats stave off "red wave" as midterm election results come into focus
The battle for the Senate is coming down to a handful of unresolved races, as Georgia's contest heads to a runoff.
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Donald Trump and US midterms: How bad was his night?
The former president's political brand is now being questioned by those who used to support him.
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McCarthy's quest to be speaker collides with GOP failures
With the promise of a red wave receding, Republicans are facing the stark reality that any return to power would mean presiding over a narrowly split Congress.
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Breaking down the significant turmoil that’s unfolded in the Oath Keepers trial | CNN Politics
The seditious conspiracy trial of five alleged Oath Keepers leaders has become mired in conflict as prosecutors called defense witnesses to warn them against self-incrimination in the days before they take the stand, defense attorneys accused one another of unethical conduct and one witness was...
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In partisan state Supreme Court races, GOP sweeps Ohio and flips North Carolina
With abortion rights at stake, Democrats held on to their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, while in Kentucky, a "conservative" anti-abortion judicial candidate lost.
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A predicted ‘red wave’ crashed into wall of abortion rights support on Tuesday
A surge in turnout among people motivated by the erosion of abortion rights carried Democrats to victory in multiple races.
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Congressional Republicans reckon with disappointing election results: 'Knives are out,' source says
Republicans are attempting to figure out why their potential margin of victory to control the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections will be slim after high expectations.
Trump left 'fuming' after at least 14 of his candidates projected to lose in midterms: Sources
At least fourteen of Donald Trump's handpicked candidates are projected to have lost their election bids, leaving the former president "fuming," sources say.
Situation difficult along the entire frontline, Kyiv says; Moscow weighs up support for Ukraine in midterms
Ukraine's president said fighting remains intense along the entire front line as the war appears to enter a period of stalemate with no gains for either side.
Wisconsin’s Johnson beats Barnes; key Senate seat stays GOP
Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has defeated Democrat Mandela Barnes to keep a seat in Republican hands.
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Maricopa County officials say hundreds of thousands of Arizona votes remain uncounted - Washington Examiner
Officials in Arizona's Maricopa County say it will take days to count over 400,000 uncounted ballots as the state waits with bated breath to find out the results in the state's closely watched Senate and gubernatorial races. At a Wednesday press conference, Maricopa County election officials...
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Fox News commentator describes midterms as ‘searing indictment’ for GOP
Fox News pundit and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said the Republican Party has some major soul-searching to do following the 2022 midterm elections. Thiessen in commentary as results wer…
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AOC and the ‘Squad’ set to welcome new members after progressive wins in multiple states
Four progressives won their House elections on Tuesday night and are likely to join the "Squad," a growing group of far-left lawmakers that support far-left policies.
Voter ID, citizenship, ranked-choice voting: Here’s what voters in these states decided about rules for future elections | CNN Politics
Voters in several states on Tuesday were asked whether to amend rules that will determine how elections will be run in the future, focusing on issues such as citizenship and registration, photo identification, and early voting.
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Abortion rights supporters score midterm victories in at least 4 states
Voters in at least four states voted to protect abortion access through measures on the ballot, CBS News projects.
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Midterm results are looking increasingly sunny for Biden as he touts 'strong night' for Democrats
U.S. midterm elections are a rebuke of the party in office, but despite economic concerns and Biden's low approval rating, Democrats avoided major losses.
FTX: Cryptocurrency market rocked by near-collapse of exchange
FTX struck a bailout deal with larger rival Binance as it faced a "significant liquidity crunch".
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AOC calls on party leaders to resign as state trends further right in midterm elections - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) denounced party leadership in the state early Wednesday, calling on New York Democratic leaders to resign after midterm results showed the Empire State increasingly trending toward the right compared to previous elections. Ocasio-Cortez lamented the seemingly...
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Midterms results: What role, if any, did early voting play in the outcome on Tuesday night? - Washington Examiner
Tuesday has come and gone, but people across the United States have been voting for a few weeks via early voting, a process whose effects are being determined in the wake of the 2022 midterm elections. Early voting has become more popular over the years, with some people arguing with little...
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White House buoyed by early midterm results as Biden avoids his predecessors' fate
While it remains unclear whether Democrats will maintain control of Congress, Biden and his party avoided the “red wave” they feared.
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Fox News Voter Analysis: Control of the Senate hangs in the balance
The Fox News Voter Analysis highlights the central themes and demographic groups that defined the important election races. The Senate majority is still up for grabs.
Scalise announces bid for House majority leader
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced a bid to become the next House majority leader on Wednesday as the GOP appears likely to win a narrow majority in the lower chamber. “The A…
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Voting rules, marijuana, gun rights: How state ballot initiatives fared in the midterm elections
Voters considered more than 100 ballot measures on Election Day, touching on hot-button issues like voting rules, immigration, marijuana legalization and gun rights.
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Judge orders Gingrich to testify in Georgia election probe
A judge has ordered former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that's investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and Republican allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
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Exit polls show voters divided by Biden, Trump and abortion
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with the direction of the country, voters had equally harsh opinions about the two parties — and the men leading them.
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Kirill Stremousov: Senior Russian Kherson official dies in car crash, officials say
Kirill Stremousov was appointed two months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
www.bbc.comFlorida university leaders approve $1M salary for Sasse
University leaders, in voting to confirm Sasse, touted that hiring the sitting senator is a move that can be a “gamechanger” for the institution and state as a whole.
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Fox News anchor pushes back on Kari Lake attacking the press
Fox News anchor John Roberts questioned Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s pointed attack on the press on Election Day. Lake tore into the media writ large during a press …
thehill.comMalinowski concedes to Republican Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District
Malinowski’s campaign, which many Democrats wrote off immediately after redistricting, got a boost from the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Trump's favorite candidates disappoint on Election Day, raising questions about his 2024 pitch
Former President Donald Trump's chosen candidates did not fare as he had hoped in the 2022 midterm elections.
Biden says midterm vote was a ‘good day for democracy’ and notes the ‘red wave’ didn’t happen | CNN Politics
In his first speech since polls closed around the country Tuesday night, President Joe Biden called out detractors who he said doubted his “incessant optimism” about Democrats’ ability to stave off resounding Republican wins in the midterm elections – even as his presidency is now likely...
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WATCH: Joy Behar bemoans Ron DeSantis’s ‘win for the ages’ in Florida - Washington Examiner
Joy Behar expressed displeasure with Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) reelection in Florida, making her feelings clear to her The View co-hosts on Wednesday. "I can't stand him," she said. The hosts also discussed the front page of the New York Post, which called the governor "DeFuture." WATCH...
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Chris Christie: Midterm results show Trump’s political instincts are ‘about him’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that the latest results from Tuesday’s midterm elections show that former President Trump’s political instincts are “about” himself and not for his party.…
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GOP school boards: How Republicans fared in school board elections all over the country
The school board candidates’ mixed results come after a well-funded nationwide effort on the right to capture school board leadership.
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NY election results: Republicans win two more House seats
Anthony D'Esposito and Marcus Molinaro joined the ranks of Republican candidates who won House seats in the traditionally Democrat-leaning state of New York.
Alabama, Tennessee, Vermont, Oregon remove slavery loopholes from constitutions, Louisiana does not
Citizens in Vermont, Tennessee and Alabama voted to change their constitutions to abolish all forms of slavery in a bid to push prison labor reform.
Republicans win majority of seats in U.S. House, CBS News projects
GOP takes control of House with narrow margin, splitting control of Congress with Democrats.
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House Democrats' campaigns chief loses re-election race in New York
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's loss, under the weight of millions of dollars in GOP ads, will reignite a debate among Democrats over having vulnerable members lead their campaign arm.
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Slavery, involuntary servitude rejected by 4 states' voters
Voters in four states have approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime
Maricopa County, Arizona, officials apologize for vote tabulator problems, say 7% of ballots affected
Maricopa County, Arizona, Supervisor Bill Gates apologized for vote tabulation machine errors that caused problems on Election Day, but insisted that there was no foul play.
'Not a repudiation': Joe Biden holds off red wave, gets unexpected boost from midterm election
Joe Biden appeared on track for perhaps the best midterm showing of any recent Democrat president. The election raised questions about Trump's GOP.
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US plan to tap businesses for green finance meets resistance
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry unveiled a plan at the COP27 climate summit to make it easier for private corporations to send cash to the developing world in exchange for looking green at home.
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2022 Arizona Senate race: Mark Kelly projected to defeat Blake Masters and win reelection
Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly has won reelection, defeating Trump-backed GOP challenger Blake Masters, CBS News projects.
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How Trump's bogus Election Day claims broke through Facebook and Twitter bans
The former president's election conspiracies wound up on mainstream social media after getting started on niche conservative sites.
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Talks with Russia? No way, say Ukrainians
As the US reportedly tries to nudge Kyiv towards talks, Ukrainians say Russia is an unreliable negotiator.
Biden calls midterm election "a good day" for democracy
A smiling President Biden fielded reporters' questions following Democrats' better-than-expected night.
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Oz calls Fetterman to concede
Republican Mehmet Oz has called Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) to concede the Senate race, according to Fetterman’s campaign. Joe Calvello, Fetterman’s communications director, twee…
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Live updates — Midterm elections: Biden says a predicted Republican wave 'didn't happen'
Close 2022 midterm election contests will determine whether Democrats keep their slim majorities in the House and Senate or if the GOP will seize control.
House Dems' leadership landscape frozen by their pleasant midterm surprise
At the top of the unknowns list: When they'll hear from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who said Wednesday that she'll still briefly leave the country this week.
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Biden’s unexpectedly good night
“I ain’t dead and I’m not gonna die,” Biden said in an old video from 2020 shared again on Wednesday afternoon by White House digital director Rob Flaherty.
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Midterm elections takeaways: Biden's agenda helped Dems, abortion concerns tipped scale
Even with control of Senate and House still up for grabs, the midterm elections' outcome will reshape the next two years of Joe Biden's term and 2024.
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Abortion supporters win in conservative, liberal states
Abortion rights supporters won in the four states where access was on the ballot. Voters enshrined it into the state constitution in battleground Michigan as well as blue California and Vermont.
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Man detained after eggs thrown at King Charles III, Camilla
British police say a 23-year-old man has been detained after appearing to throw eggs at King Charles III and his wife in the northern England city of York
Meta laying off more than 11,000 employees
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Wednesday that it will lay off more than 11,000 employees as the company struggles financially amid high inflation and a possible reces…
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Benson wins another term as Michigan secretary of state
Benson defeated Republican Kristina Karamo, a local Republican activist and community college instructor.
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Johnson prevails in Wisconsin Senate race that Democrats eyed as pickup opportunity | CNN Politics
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will win reelection, CNN projects, defeating Mandela Barnes in a race that Democrats saw as one of their best flip opportunities in the midterm elections.
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GOP candidate unseats Democratic leader in historic upset: Dems 'took it for granted'
The longtime New York congressman and chair of the Democrat Party's campaign fundraising arm has come under fire in recent days over controversial comments on inflation.
In historic House race between gay candidates, Republican defeats Democrat, NBC News projects
George Santos, the projected winner of New York’s 3rd Congressional District race, will be the only LGBTQ Republican in Congress.
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US airport finds gun stuffed in chicken by traveller
The fowl plan is cracked before boarding by officers at Florida's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport.
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Philadelphia election official said more than 3,400 mail-in ballots at risk of rejection ‘creates a really unfair disenfranchisement’ | CNN Politics
An election official in Philadelphia on Monday said that 3,400 mail-in ballots at risk of being rejected because of incorrect information, missing dates or missing secrecy envelopes “creates a really unfair disenfranchisement to thousands of voters.”
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Florida braces for major storm after Nicole strengthens into a hurricane
Tropical storm Nicole, which is gaining strength, is expected to make landfall in Florida early Thursday morning.
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Maxwell Frost, 25, secures House seat, becoming first Gen Z member of Congress
Frost, 25, squeaks by the age requirement to serve in the U.S. House. Twenty-five is the youngest age permissible by the Constitution.
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Resilient House Democrats avoid red wave, but loss of chamber still likely
House Democrats on Tuesday beat back any designs Republicans had for a midterm rout, defying the odds to keep dozens of vulnerable seats where GOP leaders had predicted widespread gains. But …
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Pro-life group celebrates Rubio as 'hero,' decries 'ostrich strategy' from other GOP candidates
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America offered an autopsy of what pro-life candidates got right and wrong in the 2022 midterm election.
Youngkin sent Pelosi a handwritten note apologizing for comments about attack on husband | CNN Politics
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent a handwritten note of apology to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for comments he made after the assault on her husband Paul Pelosi, her spokesperson told CNN.
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Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm
A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
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Democrats fend off headwinds from Biden and economy: Exit poll analysis
Democrats pushed back against historic trends in the 2022 midterms, overcoming broadly negative economic attitudes and Joe Biden’s unpopularity.
Iran protester: 'We could hear the beatings and screams in jail'
A woman released from detention tells the BBC she witnessed physical and psychological torture.
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Avalanche of early lawsuits could pave way for disputes over Tuesday’s election results | CNN Politics
Scores of pre-election lawsuits have been filed in battleground states ahead of final voting on Tuesday, signaling the possibility of even more contentious court fights in the weeks ahead.
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Summer Lee becomes first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania
Progressive Democrat Summer Lee won election to the House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania. For Lee, it’s the second time she’s made history. Four ye…
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wins re-election, defeating GOP challenger Derek Schmidt
Kelly narrowly beat the state’s three-term attorney general after she focused almost exclusively on the economy, tax cuts, education and her desire to work with Republicans.
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Democrats thrive in midterm races where Obama campaigned
Democratic candidates in states stumped by Barack Obama saw some major successes in the midterm elections as Republicans vie for GOP majority.
Republicans pick up 3 New York House seats with Long Island sweep and defeat of DCCC chair
The victories could prove decisive in how large a majority House Republicans stand to gain, proving that New York was, as expected, a critical battleground.
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Recreational weed now legal in 21 states: Here's where it passed, where it was rejected this week
Maryland and Missouri legalized recreational marijuana in Tuesday's midterms. But Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota rejected their proposals.
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Dems show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear
The 2022 midterm results are coming in, with key race calls in the Senate, House and state races. Follow AP's coverage from all 50 states.
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Control of Congress too close to call, but Democrats seem to dodge an expected Republican blowout
Winners in the Senate races in Georgia, Wisconsin, Nevada and Arizona were unknown.
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Election takeaways, take 2: Congress control on knife's edge
Wednesday was a day for sorting, sifting and framing of an expensive, exhaustive and highly negative midterm election campaign.
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Midterm elections 2022: Key takeaways and race results so far
Here are key takeaways from Tuesday's midterm election results, including notable race projections and voter choices
The red wave that wasn’t: 5 takeaways from a disappointing night for the GOP
Donald Trump’s favored candidates prove a drag to Republicans, running well behind others in their party.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to problems facing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in his quest to become Speaker
The chances of a narrow majority could be a problem for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Especially in his quest to be Speaker. McCarthy said the GOP would 'take back the House.'
Conspiracists seeking key state election posts falling short
Republicans who backed Donald Trump’s failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election have lost key races to oversee elections in some competitive states.
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Did GOP optimism outrun reality? - Washington Examiner
DID GOP OPTIMISM OUTRUN REALITY? Even as votes continue to be counted, the big picture that is emerging from midterm results around the country is that, as predicted, it appears Republicans will win control of the House of Representatives. That's a big deal. Even if the GOP controls only one...
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Biden vows to work with Republicans as control of U.S. Congress still unsettled
U.S. Senate control hung in the balance while Republicans edged closer to securing a majority in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, a day after Democrats outperformed expectations and avoided a Republican "red wave" in midterm elections.
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Lindsey Graham on midterms: ‘Definitely not a Republican wave, that is for darn sure’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lamented Republicans’ failure to pick up early wins in Tuesday night’s midterm elections. “Definitely not a Republican wave, that is for darn sure,…
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Trump’s biggest midterm bets don’t pay out
The former president wanted a big night celebration at Mar-a-Lago. He ended up with a new round of questions about whether he’s the GOP’s future.
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Battle for power in Congress goes down to the wire
The fight for control of Congress was too close to call early Wednesday morning as both parties racked up high-profile wins in key battlegrounds. Democrats appeared on track to outperform expectati…
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The battle for the Senate is coming down to a handful of unresolved races, as Georgia's contest heads to a runoff.
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Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri
Voters have approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri and rejected it in Arkansas and North Dakota. The measure also is on the ballot in South Dakota.
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McCarthy’s victory party fizzles
The House GOP leader delivered a short speech at 2 a.m. as early results showed Republicans hadn’t performed as well as they hoped.
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Voting machine problems in Arizona seized on by Trump, election deniers
Problems with dozens of electronic vote-counting machines in the battleground state of Arizona on Tuesday were seized upon by Republican former President Donald Trump and his followers, who falsely claimed it was evidence of election fraud by Democrats.
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Ukraine updates: Russia orders troops to leave Kherson city
Ukraine news from November 9: Russian forces to retreat from the west bank of the Dnieper river amid Ukrainian advances.
Republicans win majority of seats in U.S. House, CBS News projects
GOP takes control of House with narrow margin, splitting control of Congress with Democrats.
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Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock locked in too-early-to-call Georgia Senate race | CNN Politics
The hotly contested Senate contest in Georgia is too early to call nearly six hours after most polls closed in the state, with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker locked in a tight race that could decide control of the US Senate.
Mishaps, distrust spur Election Day misinformation
Election machine mishaps and delays in vote counting became the latest fodder for political misinformation on Election Day.
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Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bring
President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks about the midterm election later Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength against Republicans in Tuesday's races.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) early Wednesday morning said Democrats are “strongly outperforming expectations,” but noted that several races still remain too close to declare a winner. “While man…
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Here are the candidates who will make history with projected midterm election wins
As midterm vote-counting wraps up across the country, ABC News projects that several states will elect their first female, minority, LGTBQ and Gen Z candidates.
Senate majority up in the air as Democrats fight to defy odds and hang on - Washington Examiner
ATLANTA — The Senate majority hung in the balance Tuesday night as Democrats were proving more resilient than predicted, with votes that might yet swing the chamber to Republicans still being tallied in key battleground states.In Pennsylvania, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) defeated Dr. Mehmet Oz...
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US midterm election 2022 results
Get the latest news and election results in the 2022 election from BBC News
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Situation difficult along the entire frontline, Kyiv says; Moscow weighs up support for Ukraine in midterms
Ukraine's president said fighting remains intense along the entire front line as the war appears to enter a period of stalemate with no gains for either side.
US election: Control of Congress hangs in balance after midterms
Republicans are likely to take control of the House, but the Senate race is close with a run-off next month.
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Voter ID passes in Nebraska as states settle ballot items
Residents of Nebraska have approved a new photo identification requirement for future elections. The measure was one of several decided Tuesday that could affect the way votes are cast in the next presidential election.
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Fetterman projected to defeat Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will win the state's Senate race over Mehmet Oz, ABC News projects
Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona
www.washingtonexaminer.comMidterm results: Michigan voters elect to codify abortion rights in state constitution - Washington Examiner
In one of the first referendums on abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, Michigan voters elected to codify abortion rights in their state constitution.The vote concludes a heated campaign between proponents seeking to safeguard abortion access and opponents claiming it...
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2022 New York governor's race: Kathy Hochul projected winner over Lee Zeldin
Gov. Kathy Hochul fended off a strong challenge from Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, whose campaign stressed concerns about crime.
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Longtime Republican lawmaker Chabot upset in Ohio
Ohio Rep. Steve Chabot (R), who was first elected to the state’s 1st Congressional District in 1994, has conceded his race to Democrat Greg Landsman. WLWT in Cincinnati reported that Chabot said he…
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Ohio Senate: GOP candidate JD Vance defeats Dem challenger House Rep. Tim Ryan
Fox News projects that GOP candidate and author JD Vance will defeat Democratic U.S. House Rep. Tim Ryan in the U.S. Senate race for Ohio.
Senate races recap: John Fetterman defeats Oz in Pennsylvania; Maggie Hassan wins New Hampshire
The race for control of the Senate remains tight, with races in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona too close to call.
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Analysis: Four takeaways from the U.S. midterm elections
Democrats were enjoying a stronger-than-expected showing in the U.S. midterm elections early on Wednesday, as it appeared the party was limiting its losses in the U.S. House of Representatives and capturing important governors' races.
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Undecided LA mayor’s race keeps city in suspense
Both candidates said they expect to win, but results could take days.
www.politico.comMedia narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOP
It is still up in the air which political party will control the U.S. Congress, but on Wednesday a media narrative of Election Day appeared to solidify: Good night for Democrats.
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US midterm elections: Who won, who lost and what it means so far
Votes are still being counted across the US but here are some key takeaways.
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The Hill’s Election Central: Live results from Senate, House & Governor races
Check below for The Hill’s latest coverage of the balance of power in the 2022 midterm elections. Results are rolling in for an evening of historic firsts across the nation. You can also foll…
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Michigan election results: Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeats Republican Tom Barrett in key contest
Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, the Democratic incumbent, has won her re-election contest against Republican Tom Barrett. Slotkin shifted districts from the 8th to the 7th district.
2022 Pennsylvania governor's race: Josh Shapiro projected as winner over Doug Mastriano
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic state attorney general, faced far-right Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Doug Mastriano in the race.
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Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights
Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state’s constitution.
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Arizona told to ‘prepare’ for days of counting - Washington Examiner
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who is running for governor, told voters to "prepare" to wait days for votes to be counted in this year's midterm elections. Hobbs, Arizona's top election official, is facing Republican candidate Kari Lake in a closely watched race that has been deemed a...
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Ted Budd projected to win in North Carolina Senate race
Voters in battleground North Carolina chose Ted Budd as their representative in the Senate.
Abortion election results: Kentucky rejects constitutional amendment on abortion
Four states have voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.
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Menendez sails to victory in 8th District, winning House seat his father once held
There were no surprises in New Jersey's other congressional races Tuesday.
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U.S. Supreme Court weighs barring lawsuits against public nursing homes
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday signaled they were unlikely to broadly prevent people who depend on federal assistance programs including Medicaid from suing when states violate their rights even as they weighed barring a narrower class of cases concerning nursing home care.
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2022 New Hampshire Senate race: Maggie Hassan projected to beat Don Bolduc
CBS News projects incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat, will keep her seat in a race against GOP challenger Don Bolduc.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat
Gov. Tony Evers has defeated Republican Tim Michels to keep battleground Wisconsin under a Democratic governor heading into the 2024 presidential election.
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Republican Ted Budd defeats Democrat Cheri Beasley for U.S. Senate in North Carolina
In another disappointment for Democrats in the state, Republicans will retain the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Richard Burr.
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New York governor race: Hochul beats Zeldin in election to lead Empire State
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will win a full term as New York governor after taking over for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the wake of a series of scandals.
US election results: Where do midterm elections leave Biden?
Votes are still being counted, but Republicans are currently favoured to win the House of Representatives.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sails to victory in New York’s 14th District - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her reelection bid to stay in Congress, beating Republican challenger Tina Forte in an expected midterm win in New York's 14th District. Ocasio-Cortez, known as AOC, is considered to be one of the most progressive Democrats in Congress, known for being very...
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Voting snag in Arizona fuels election conspiracy theories
A printing malfunction at about one-quarter of the polling places across Arizona’s most populous county slowed down voting Tuesday.
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Ohio Democrat Emilia Sykes wins competitive House race
Democratic Emilia Sykes defeated Republican Madison Gesiotto Gilbert in the race for Ohio's 13th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
Maggie Hassan projected to win New Hampshire Senate
Maggie Hassan has been projected to win reelection to Senate in New Hampshire.
2022 Colorado Senate race: Michael Bennet projected as winner over Joe O'Dea
CBS News projects Democratic Sen. Michael Bennett will win his reelection race against Republican challenger Joe O'Dea.
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Justices seem to favor most of Native child welfare law
The Supreme Court appears likely to leave in place most of a federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children.
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Healey prevails in Massachusetts governor’s race, dealing historic win for LGBT community
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey (D) is projected to be the next governor of the state. The victory will make her one of the two first openly lesbian governors in Ame…
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. all but declares victory against Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski in NJ-07 rematch
This was Kean Jr.’s fourth run for federal office.
www.politico.comKevin McCarthy declares GOP will take majority in the House, push out Pelosi as speaker
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy declared victory saying that the GOP had flipped enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's son
A judge has ruled that the oldest son of Donald Trump and other Trump allies did not defame a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a key witness in the first impeachment case against the former president.
apnews.comWATCH: Glenn Youngkin laments GOP losses in the House against incumbents - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedGov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) shared his insight and even some advice on the various Republican wins and losses across Virginia on Tuesday.While Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), a member of the Jan. 6 committee, was defeated by Republican candidate Jen Kiggans and four
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Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez defeats GOP candidate Mayra Flores in TX
The race in Latino-heavy South Texas was one of three closely watched congressional districts in the state.
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Republican J.D. Vance wins Ohio Senate race, ABC News projects
Republican J.D. Vance will win the race for Senate in Ohio, ABC News has projected.
Trump backs McCarthy for Speaker, Stefanik for House GOP chair
Former President Trump said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has his support for Speaker if the GOP wins a House majority in Tuesday’s midterm elections as anticipated. Trump a…
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Muriel Bowser wins 3rd term as Washington, DC, mayor
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has secured a third term after a campaign focused on her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and on her history as one of the faces of the ongoing quest for statehood.
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Longtime GOP Rep. Steve Chabot defeated by Democrat Greg Landsman in Ohio House race
Longtime Republican Congressman Steve Chabot has been defeated by Democratic challenger Greg Landsman in the race for Ohio's 1st Congressional District
Gottheimer reelected to 5th District seat in rematch with Pallotta
Gottheimer earned a reputation of assiduously paying attention to and weighing in on local issues across the district.
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At least 64 children killed in UK military Afghan operations
The government has paid compensation for four times as many deaths than previously admitted.
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Midterm results: Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeats Republican Yesli Vega in tight Virginia House race - Washington Examiner
Rep. Abigail Spanberger beat Republican challenger Yesli Vega after holding a narrow lead in the race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Spanberger defeated Vega, who was hoping to be the first Latina in Virginia’s congressional delegation. Redistricting forced Spanberger to defend a...
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2022 Georgia governor's race: Brian Kemp projected winner over Stacey Abrams
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, fended off a challenge from Democrat Stacey Abrams in a rematch of their 2018 race.
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US to climate summit: American big steps won't be repealed
U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to international climate talks in Egypt with a message that historic American action to fight climate change won’t shift into reverse, unlike what happened twice before when Democrats lost power.
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Tony Evers projected to win reelection as Wisconsin governor
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will win his campaign for reelection over Tim Michels, ABC News projects
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar wins in Texas’ 28th District, defeating Cassy Garcia
The Latino lawmaker returns to Congress for a 10th term.
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Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner's release
President Joe Biden says he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over.
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Here’s what happens to the Jan. 6 panel if GOP wins the House
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is set to dissolve no matter who wins Tuesday’s midterm elections — but a GOP takeover of the House leaves a near zero chan…
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Wexton fends off GOP challenge in Virginia House bellwether
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) is projected to win reelection to a third term representing her district, fending off a challenge from Republican Hung Cao. NBC and CNN called the race …
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COP27: Island nations want China, India to pay for climate damage
Highly polluting emerging economies including China and India should pay into a climate compensation fund to help countries rebuild after climate change-driven disasters, the prime minister of island nation Antigua and Barbuda said on Tuesday.
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2022 Texas governor's race: Greg Abbott projected winner over Beto O'Rourke
Although he faced a tight race in the summer and early fall, recent polls showed Abbott opening up a double-digit lead.
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Seoul: N. Korea fires ballistic missile toward eastern sea
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern sea on Wednesday, extending a recent barrage of weapons demonstrations including what it described as simulated attacks on South Korean and U.S. targets last week.
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Nebraska Republican Don Bacon holds on to US House seat, defeating State Senator Tony Vargas
The Associated Press projects that Rep. Don Bacon will hold on to his U.S. House seat in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, defeating State Sen. Tony Vargas.
How Twitter's $8 verification plan works and why it's facing criticism
Elon Musk says the plan makes Twitter's signature blue checks more accessible.
2022 Arizona governor's race: Katie Hobbs defeats Kari Lake, CBS News projects
Kari Lake, a Trump-endorsed former TV anchor, and Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic secretary of state, had been locked in a close contest to be the next governor of Arizona.
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Elon Musk sells $3.95 billion worth of Tesla stock
Twitter's new owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold nearly $4 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to regulatory filings.
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Democrats clinch Senate control following projected Nevada win
The projected win in Nevada means that Democrats will retain control of the Senate, regardless of the outcome of the Georgia runoff.
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Ohio's Marcy Kaptur hangs on for 21st term in the House
The 9th District was one of three competitive House seats on the ballot in Ohio, and Democrats swept all three, according to NBC News projections.
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338Canada: Trudeau, Poilievre and a standstill battle for momentum
National polls find Canadians evenly split on Liberals and Conservatives. In Battleground Ontario though, there are signs of a shift.
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Democrat Hobbs leads Republican Lake for Arizona governor
PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Katie Hobbs led Republican Kari Lake in the race for Arizona governor, but the battle for control of the crucial battleground state was too early to call.
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Democrat Frank Mrvan projected to beat Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green in Indiana House race
Democrat Frank Mrvan will defeat Jennifer-Ruth Green, The Associated Press projects, beating Republicans in a seat they viewed as a pick up opportunity.
Voter intimidation reported in several states as NAACP monitors the polls - Washington Examiner
As millions of voters head out to cast their ballots on Election Day, the NAACP announced a program allowing people who have concerns about voter intimidation at polling places to file reports, as some incidents have already been reported ahead of the midterm elections.The voter incident report...
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2022 Nevada Senate race: Catherine Cortez Masto projected to defeat Adam Laxalt and win reelection
The projected win means that Democrats will retain control of the Senate, regardless of the outcome of the Georgia runoff.
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Michigan Dem Scholten wins US House race over Trump loyalist
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Democrat Hillary Scholten on Tuesday won a congressional seat being vacated by a Michigan Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine re-elected to second term, NBC News projects
DeWine, a fixture of the GOP establishment, defeated Democrat Nan Whaley, a former Dayton mayor who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
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Fox News Voter Analysis: Republicans make significant inroads with Hispanic voters
Hispanic voters shifted away from Democrats during the midterm election as Republicans battle to win back chunks of the demographic, according to Fox News Voter Analysis.
Harris’s husband tells Democrats to rally behind VP in 2024 if Biden steps aside - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris’s husband has told Democrats that the party should rally behind her if President Joe Biden chooses not to seek reelection in 2024, according to a new report.The effort by second gentleman Doug Emhoff to box out Harris’s potential future rivals “causes eye-rolling”...
www.washingtonexaminer.comConspiracists seeking key state election posts falling short
Republicans who backed Donald Trump’s failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election have lost key races to oversee elections in some competitive states.
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Australia moves to block pilots from training Chinese military
Australian parliament told that it costs more than 15 million Australian dollars ($9.75m) to train a jet fighter pilot.
Incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas wins re-election in bellwether New Hampshire’s House seat
Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas won re-election over a first-time Republican candidate on Tuesday in a bellwether New Hamsphire congressional district.
2022 Michigan governor's race: Gretchen Whitmer projected winner over Tudor Dixon
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced a tough reelection race against Trump-backed Republican Tudor Dixon.
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Bangladesh balances energy needs with climate, conservation
Fish, rice, the river, mangrove trees and the sea. It’s not luxury. But for the farmers and fishermen who live by the world’s largest mangrove forest, it’s more than enough.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene projected to win reelection in Georgia
Greene's committee assignments are expected to be restored after the House in February 2021 voted to strip her of them because of controversial remarks she made on social media.
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Illinois elects its first Latina congresswoman, Democrat Delia Ramirez
“We just made history tonight,” Ramirez said Tuesday in front of a crowd of supporters. “We broke a glass ceiling.”
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Musk seeks to reassure advertisers on Twitter after chaos
Elon Musk is seeking to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won’t harm their brands.
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Why Indonesia is abandoning its capital city to save it
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta faces such climatic challenges that a new city is being built more than 1,000km away.
Democrat Hillary Scholten wins election to US House in Michigan's 3rd district
Democrat Hillary Scholten will win Michigan's third congressional district, The Associated Press projects, seizing a seat from Republicans as she defeats Republican John Gibbs.
Midterm election results updates: Dems keep control of Senate with Nevada win
ABC News provided live updates on the 2022 midterm elections, one of the most consequential in the nation's history.
John Fetterman to Pennsylvanians: 'I will never let you down' | Fox News Video
John Fetterman speaks to Pennsylvanians following his victory over Dr. Mehmet Oz in the Keystone State's critical Senate race.
Pentagon lays out expectations for winter months in Ukraine - Washington Examiner
A top Department of Defense official warned that the changing season has already affected the war in Ukraine and will continue to do so as winter comes.Dr. Colin H. Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, predicted Tuesday that the fighting, which has already been altered by the...
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2022 Wisconsin Senate race: Ron Johnson projected winner over Mandela Barnes
Johnson got a boost from voters' concerns about crime and economic issues, while Barnes had strong support from voters who saw abortion as a top issue.
www.cbsnews.comMidterm election results updates: Dems keep control of Senate with Nevada win
ABC News provided live updates on the 2022 midterm elections, one of the most consequential in the nation's history.
Democrat Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers defeats Republican challenger for second term
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels in the state's gubernatorial election, winning a second term.
Palestinian teenager killed as Israeli MPs hold event in Nablus
Mahdi Hashash, 15, was killed when a hand-made explosive blew up in his hand during an Israeli army raid on Nablus.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders projected to be first female governor of Arkansas
Sanders served as White House press secretary for former President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019.
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Oil drops again on China's COVID challenges, higher inventories
Swelling virus outbreaks in China show the strain the COVID Zero strategy is facing
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Gretchen Whitmer mocked over purported audio issue when pressed over COVID-19 lockdown regrets
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was called out by Republican challenger Tudor Dixon over an apparent audio issue when the Democrat was asked if she had regrets over COVID-19 lockdowns.
Covid ‘boosted research presence, but not understanding’ - Research Professional News
Survey of thousands of researchers reveals widespread online abuse of scientists
www.researchprofessionalnews.comChina sees violent protests against COVID restrictions, and U.S. cases have been rising
Protests in northeastern China against the government's zero-COVID policy became violent, as seven people have been arrested after a clash between residents...
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Pediatric deaths due to COVID-19 remain very low, study shows
A new study conducted in England shows that the risk of death due to COVID-19 remains very low for children and young people, and most deaths occur in those with underlying health conditions.
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Covid is not a 'racial equity success story'
This week on the "First Opinion Podcast," @ChomiloMD counters the narrative that narrowing death rates between white Americans and Americans of color represents a racial equity success story by looking at the big picture.
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Long COVID: The Silent Pandemic
HMS Center for Primary Care provides latest clinical updates in online course
China locks down parts of Guangzhou as Covid outbreak widens | CNN
China’s southern metropolis of Guangzhou has locked down more than 5 million residents, as authorities rush to stamp out a widening Covid outbreak and avoid activating the kind of citywide lockdown that devastated Shanghai earlier this year.
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Research estimates the changing burden of COVID-19 in Austin, Texas
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers estimated the time-varying burden of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by ZIP codes and individual age in Austin, Texas.
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Does vitamin D reduce COVID-19 severity?
A new study examined published studies for a consistent association between vitamin D levels and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.
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There’s now a ‘variant soup’ of COVID-19 out there. Here’s why that worries Utah’s chief scientist
New BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 versions of COVID-19 already account for nearly 30% of Utah cases, leading to concerns that more severe mutations of the virus may yet emerge.
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