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
Nov 07 Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest win for reproductive rights By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The outcome of Tuesday's intense, off-year election was the latest blow for abortion opponents. It follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Amo, the son of Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants who once worked as a White House aide, succeeds former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this summer to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democrat Cherelle Parker is elected as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, 1st woman to hold the office By Brooke Schultz, Associated Press/Report for America Parker emerged from a crowded field of Democrats in the May primary and was heavily favored over Republican David Oh in the city, a Democratic stronghold. Continue reading
Nov 07 Overcoming feelings of vulnerability and grief, Lewiston voters head to the polls By David Sharp, Associated Press Shootings in which 18 people were killed are on the minds of voters heading to the polls in Lewiston, Maine, where the gunman opened fire less than two weeks ago. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in New Jersey’s 2023 general election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Every seat in the New Jersey Legislature is up for grabs in Tuesday's general election. With solid Democratic majorities in both chambers, party control of the body is not expected to change hands. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in Maine’s 2023 referendum election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Maine voters will decide the fate of eight statewide ballot measures in a referendum election Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in Kentucky’s 2023 general election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear seeks a second term in the heavily Republican state on Tuesday in one of the most competitive and closely watched races on the ballot this year. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in Connecticut’s 2023 mayoral elections By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Voters throughout Connecticut will elect mayors in Tuesday's off-year general election. The race in Bridgeport takes place in the shadow of a complicated legal drama. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 7:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on key races to watch on Election Day 2023 By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the 2024 presidential race and some critical elections happening Tuesday. Continue watching