Politics

Texas voters approve constitutional amendment affirming parental rights

By Associated Press

The measure adds language to the state constitution affirming that parents are the primary decision-makers for their children and bear the responsibility to nurture and protect their children.

Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, maintaining Democratic majority

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court.

Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns.

Democrats cruise to victory, and other takeaways from Election Day 2025

By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Associated Press

There are signs that the economy — specifically, President Donald Trump's inability to deliver the economic turnaround he promised last fall — may be a real problem for the GOP heading into next year's higher-stakes midterm elections.

Democrat Jay Jones elected Virginia attorney general over GOP incumbent Jason Miyares

By Associated Press

Jones was criticized during the campaign after text messages he wrote in 2022 endorsing violence toward a political rival were made public.

WATCH: Mikie Sherrill addresses supporters after winning New Jersey governor race

By Associated Press

Sherrill, a Navy veteran who represented a northern New Jersey district in the U.S. House for four terms, will be the state’s second female governor.

Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayoral election

By Associated Press

City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

By Associated Press

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race

By Mike Catalini, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Her victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli shores up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown signs of shifting rightward in recent years.