Politics

Tony Evers wins governor’s race in Wisconsin

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Gov. Tony Evers has defeated Republican Tim Michels to keep battleground Wisconsin under a Democratic governor heading into the 2024 presidential election.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp beats Stacey Abrams in rematch

By Associated Press

Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp racked up enough of a lead over Democrat Stacey Abrams that she could not catch up given the number of outstanding votes in Democratic strongholds.

Voters uphold abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont ballot measures

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The Tuesday ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed.

Democrat John Fetterman wins Senate race in Pennsylvania

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat. It gives Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.

Gretchen Whitmer wins governor’s race in Michigan

By Joey Cappelletti, Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won a second four-year term. She defeated Republican challenger Tudor Dixon Tuesday in a campaign that focused on their opposing views on abortion.

Control of Congress still hangs in the balance, pending outcome of several races

By Sara Burnett, Jill Colvin, Will Weissert, Associated Press

It is too early to call critical Senate seats in Wisconsin, Nevada, Georgia and Arizona that could determine the majority. In the House, Democrats kept seats in districts from Virginia to Kansas to Rhode Island, while many districts in states…

Kathy Hochul wins governor’s race in New York

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.

Josh Shapiro wins governor’s race in Pennsylvania

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Democrat Josh Shapiro has been elected as governor of Pennsylvania, defeating hard-right Republican candidate Doug Mastriano after a highly anticipated battle in a key battleground state.

DC voters approve proposal to change pay structure for tipped workers

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

A controversial proposal to change the pay structure for servers and other workers at Washington's bars and restaurants was approved by voters Tuesday, four years after an identical measure was overturned by the D.C. Council.

Ted Budd wins Senate race in North Carolina

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd won North Carolina’s open Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Cheri Beasley while extending a losing streak for state Democrats seeking a spot in that chamber.