11 months ago Trump gained among these traditionally Democratic demographics By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Donald Trump picked up a small but significant share of younger voters, Black voters and Hispanic voters, many of whom were feeling down about the economy, according to AP Votecast survey data. Majorities of younger Black voters and Latino voters said the economy is not working well. The economy carried more prominence than in the 2020 election, including for these groups. Four years ago, COVID-19 and racism were important issues for Black and Latino voters. But this time, they were more focused on the economy, and Trump managed to make inroads with both groups even as the majority stayed with Kamala Harris. Among voters under 30, slightly less than half went for Trump, an improvement from his 2020 performance. About three-quarters of young voters said the country was headed in the wrong direction, and roughly one-third said they wanted complete and total upheaval to how the country is run. Read more AP Votecast findings.
11 months ago Baldwin wins reelection despite Trump’s Wisconsin win By News Desk Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to serve Wisconsin for another term, The Associated Press reports. Baldwin, Wisconsin’s first woman senator and the first openly gay member of the U.S. Senate, has held her seat since 2013.
11 months ago Voters preferred Trump on handling the economy By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press According to AP Votecast data, anxiety about inflation was high nationally, and voters broadly believed that Donald Trump would be better equipped than Kamala Harris to handle the economy and jobs. The key swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin largely mirrored the mood of the nation. The share of voters who said their family’s financial situation was “falling behind” rose to about 3 in 10, up from roughly 2 in 10 in the last presidential election. Many voters were still reeling from inflation that spiked to a four-decade high in June 2022. About 9 in 10 voters were very or somewhat concerned about the cost of groceries, and about 8 in 10 were concerned about their health care costs, their housing costs or the cost of gas. Read more AP Votecast findings.
11 months ago Trump wins Michigan, flipping another state that Biden won By News Desk Donald Trump wins Michigan, according to The Associated Press. The win gives Trump 15 electoral votes, and also punctures Democrats’ “blue wall” of states that, since 1992, has consistently voted for the party’s presidential nominee – except for 2016, when Trump won Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
11 months ago How Trump’s election made history By News Desk Donald Trump will be just the second former president to return to the Oval Office, and the first convicted felon to be elected. At 78, he will also be the oldest person ever inaugurated (just a few months older than Joe Biden was when he took office). Read more about Trump’s path to reelection.
11 months ago Sheehy flips Montana Senate seat By News Desk Republican Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, will become Montana’s next U.S. senator, The Associated Press reports. Sheehy defeated incumbent Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat.
11 months ago These congressional wins made history By Associated Press With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts. New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat, won his race to become the first Korean American elected to the Senate. Delaware State Rep. Sarah McBride, a Democrat, won her race to become the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. The former Obama administration official was elected to the Delaware General Assembly in 2021. Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won her race and is set to become Maryland’s first Black senator. Alsobrooks is currently the county executive for Maryland’s Prince George’s County, one of the most prosperous Black-majority counties in the nation. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, a Democrat from Delaware, broke barriers again, becoming the first woman and first Black person elected to the Senate from the state. Seven years ago, when she was elected to the House, she was the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the House. It will be the first time that two Black women will serve simultaneously in the Senate. North Dakota elected its first woman to Congress. Republican Julie Fedorchak, running for the House of Representatives, won her race handily in the deep red state. She’s currently a member of the state’s public service commission. Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, defeated incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown to be the first Latino from the state elected to the Senate. LIVE: Balance of power
11 months ago With win in Wisconsin, Trump clears 270 to win presidency With a win in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. It was an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
11 months ago Thanks for joining us By Molly Finnegan So far, the Associated Press has not called a winner in the presidential election. With 267 electoral votes, former President Donald Trump is poised to become the 47th president. Keep following PBS News election coverage, as more votes are counted and and key congressional races are decided.
11 months ago Trump celebrates GOP congressional wins By Associated Press Donald Trump made sure to recognize GOP wins in down ballot races in his speech in the early morning Wednesday. “The number of victories in the senate was absolutely incredible,” Trump said. Republicans have so far won 51 seats, giving them a majority. But Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Nevada have not been called, and it’s possible Republicans could pick up more seats. Trump also said he expected Republicans to hold the House and complimented House Speaker Mike Johnson. The House, however, is still up for grabs. There are over 70 House races across the country that have not been called, and neither party has a convincing edge in the tally of House races.