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Republican ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte beats Democrat Joyce Craig in New Hampshire governor’s race

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte was elected governor of New Hampshire on Tuesday, defeating Democratic former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig to keep the office under Republican contro...

Nov 05, 2024

Republican US Sen. Josh Hawley wins reelection in Missouri, securing second term

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley won reelection Tuesday in Missouri, fending off a challenge from Democrat Lucas Kunce. Hawley is among former President Donald Trump's most ...

Nov 05, 2024

Illinois Democrats look to defend congressional seats across the state

CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Democrats in congressional races across the state hope to fend off challenges from Republicans fighting to keep their party's control of the U.S. House. The state's most compet...

Nov 05, 2024

Democrat Ruben Gallego faces Republican Kari Lake in US Senate race in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) - Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Iraq War veteran, faces well-known former television news anchor and staunch Donald Trump ally Kari Lake in Tuesday's election for U.S. Senate ...

Nov 05, 2024

Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte wins a second term over challenger Ryan Busse

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte won a second four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse. The victory continues Republican control in a state where t...

Nov 05, 2024

Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte wins a second term over challenger Ryan Busse

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte won a second four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse. The victory continues Republican control in a state where t...

Nov 05, 2024

Republican US Rep. John Curtis wins Mitt Romney's open Senate seat in Utah

PROVO, Utah (AP) - U.S. Rep. John Curtis will succeed Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate after the Republican breezed to victory over his Democratic opponent in deeply red Utah. Curtis defeated Democrat C...

Nov 05, 2024

Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress

DOVER, Del. (AP) - Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride easily defeated Republican Joh...

Nov 05, 2024

Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe defeats Democratic challenger to win Missouri governorship

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe won the Missouri governor's race Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Crystal Quade to maintain the GOP's grip on the state's government. ...

Nov 05, 2024

New York voters pass constitution change that supporters say will protect abortion and trans rights

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York voters have approved an amendment to the state's constitution barring discrimination based on things including "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes," changes supporte...

Nov 05, 2024