Politics

Kentucky voters reject constitutional amendment on abortion

By Bruce Schreiner, Beth Campbell, Associated Press

Kentucky voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have removed any protection for abortion rights from the constitution of their deeply red state.

Georgia Senate race too close to call, could end in a runoff

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker were locked in a tight race night in Georgia as elections officials continued to count ballots in the state that determined partisan control of the Senate nearly two years ago and…

No sweep for the Republicans, and 5 other takeaways from election night

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

For weeks, Republicans predicted a “red wave” would carry them to power in Congress, as voters repudiated majority Democrats for failing to tame skyrocketing inflation and address worries about rising crime. The reality appeared far different early Wednesday.

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.