Nov 02 Boston elects Michelle Wu, first woman and Asian American, as mayor By Associated Press Boston voters for the first time elected a woman and an Asian American as mayor, tapping City Councilor Michelle Wu to serve in the city’s top political office. Continue reading
Nov 02 GOP’s Mike Carey wins U.S. House seat in Ohio By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Republican coal lobbyist Mike Carey has defeated a two-term state lawmaker to win an open U.S. House seat in central Ohio. Continue reading
Nov 02 Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan wins reelection By Associated Press Duggan was the clear favorite to win Tuesday’s election after first winning in 2013 and taking over in January 2014. That was just after the city emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Continue reading
Nov 02 Minneapolis voters reject replacing police with new agency By Steve Karnowski, Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press The initiative would have changed the city charter to remove a requirement that the city have a police department with a minimum number of officers. Supporters said a complete overhaul of policing was necessary to stop police violence. Continue reading
Nov 02 Critical race theory is a flashpoint for conservatives, but what does it mean? By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race. But what exactly is it? Even those who condemn the concept struggle to define it. Continue reading
Nov 02 Alvin Bragg elected as Manhattan’s first Black district attorney By Associated Press The 48-year-old Democrat easily defeated Republican Thomas Kenniff on Tuesday to join a wave of progressive, reform-minded prosecutors in several big U.S cities. Continue reading
Nov 02 Democrat Eric Adams elected New York City mayor By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Adams is the Brooklyn borough president and a former New York City police captain. He will become the city's second Black mayor and must steer the damaged metropolis through its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 8:40 The ‘perfect storm’ that may have tipped scales in Youngkin’s favor Judy Woodruff provides an election night update in various races across the country, including the crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey and more. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins Woodruff with analysis on… Continue watching
Nov 02 No major snags for Election Day voting amid a year of scrutiny, false claims By Christina A. Cassidy, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Election officials appeared on track to deliver a relatively smooth Election Day after a year of dealing with false claims and death threats. Continue reading
Nov 02 Mayoral races could be huge milestones for Asian Americans By Terry Tang, Associated Press These candidacies signal just how large the Asian American and Pacific Islander electorate has multiplied with more feeling empowered to be a voice in the political fray. Continue reading