Politics

Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

McCaffery, a former Philadelphia judge and prosecutor, had positioned himself as a defender of abortion rights and other rights.

Virginia Democrats take full control of statehouse

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

The outcome is a sharp loss for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who exerted a great deal of energy, money and political capital on an effort to secure a GOP trifecta.

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.