Nov 07 Takeaways from election night 2023 as Democrats notch early wins in Kentucky and Ohio By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The off-year elections have major implications for both of those states and provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. Continue reading
Nov 07 Colorado voters reject measure that would have lowered property tax by eating into tax refunds By Colleen Slevin, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Supporters argued the proposal, which targeted seniors and working families, would have prevented devastating property tax bill increases. Opponents, including Republican state lawmakers and conservative groups, argued the measure could ultimately cost taxpayers more than they save on property tax… Continue reading
Nov 07 Mother whose daughter was killed in Uvalde shooting loses bid for mayor By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press The race tested the mood of the South Texas town more than a year after one of America’s deadliest mass shootings and a botched police response that remains under criminal investigation. Continue reading
Nov 07 Maine voters reject new utilities proposal, approve a stop to foreign spending in referendums By David Sharp, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine voters faced a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election dominated by a decision over whether to replace the state's two much-criticized private electric utilities. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democratic incumbent Vin Gopal holds on to Senate seat in competitive New Jersey district By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Incumbent state Sen. Vin Gopal has won reelection in his closely contested coastal New Jersey district, keeping a key swing seat under Democratic control. Continue reading
Nov 07 Pro-casino effort in Richmond, Virginia, concedes defeat in second referendum By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press The developers of a proposed resort casino in Virginia's capital city conceded a loss Tuesday night in their second shot at winning voters' approval for the project. Continue reading
Nov 07 Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press It represents a blow to GOP lawmakers, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and business and manufacturing organizations concerned about its impact on workplace and traffic safety. Continue reading
Nov 07 House advances effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The censure push for Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — sets the stage for a dramatic vote on the House floor. Continue reading
Nov 07 Exonerated 'Central Park 5' member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Exonerated "Central Park Five" member Yusef Salaam has won a seat on the New York City Council, decades after he was wrongly imprisoned as a teen in an infamous rape case. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state's GOP dominance By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has won reelection to a second term in Kentucky. Beshear secured another significant statewide victory Tuesday in an increasingly red state. It could serve as a model for other Democrats on how to thrive politically heading… Continue reading