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Control of Congress at stake in Washington CD3
(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Cong…
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Bank-roller of Florida amendments says wage win is swan song
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The wealthy attorney who bankrolled campaigns to raise Florida's minimum wage and legalize medical marijuana says his electoral success in raising the state’s starting pay to $15 an hour over t…
Democrat Mike Levin wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 49th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Mike Levin wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 49th Congressional District.
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Still unknown which party controls NH state Legislature
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The way one pundit sees it, Democrats threw a fastball at Republican Gov. Chris Sununu's head only to have him snatch it out of midair and hurl it back at them.
Biden wins New Mexico amid Republican comeback near border
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is sending a Latino politician to the U.S. Senate for the first time since the 1970s with the election of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján in a victory for Democrats, but Republicans scored …
Nebraska voters set new turnout record in 2020 election
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska voters set a turnout record in the 2020 general election, with nearly 74% of eligible voters casting a ballot, the state's top election official said Wednesday.
Connecticut Democrats expect larger legislative majorities
Connecticut Democrats were optimistic Wednesday they've substantially increased their ranks in the General Assembly following Tuesday's elections, giving the party even greater control over hot-button issues such a…
Democrats hoped for gains in SC in 2020 but lost more ground
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats quietly but confidently talked about how Election Day 2020 would be their best showing in the state in decades. They had money and enthusiastic, energetic candidates t…
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Republican Devin Nunes wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 22nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Devin Nunes wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 22nd Congressional District.
EXPLAINER: Why the AP is not calling Householder race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The alleged bribery scheme that federal prosecutors described as the largest in Ohio history seems to have had little impact on the reelection campaign of disgraced former House Speaker Larry …
Republicans maintain control in Tennessee Legislature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republicans will maintain their supermajority control of Tennessee's General Assembly after Tuesday's election as Democrats failed to make big gains in their attempt to expand their influenc…
Democrat Joseph Morelle wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 25th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joseph Morelle wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 25th Congressional District.