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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker beats GOP foe in pricey race
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to reelection over challenger Darren Bailey in a race characterized by near-constant acrimony and outsized spending. Pritzker, a Democrat who hadn't ...
Nov 08, 2022

Tennessee GOP Gov. Bill Lee wins reelection bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has won his reelection contest, keeping Republican control of a top statewide office that hasn't been in Democratic hands for more than a decade. Lee de...
Nov 08, 2022

Republican Kay Ivey wins 2nd full term as Alabama governor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey won a second full term Tuesday against Democrat Yolanda Flowers, the first Black woman to win a major party's gubernatorial nomination in the state, after...
Nov 08, 2022

Republican Katie Britt wins US Senate race in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Republican Katie Britt has won the U.S. Senate race in Alabama, becoming the first woman elected to the body from the state. Britt will fill the seat held by Richard Shelby, her...
Nov 08, 2022

Health Minister Duclos says kids' painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enough
VANCOUVER - Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says supplies of children's painkillers are increasing rapidly, but not quickly enough to meet an expected winter surge in demand. Duclos, speaking...
Nov 08, 2022

US Sen. Duckworth defeats Chicago-area lawyer, wins 2nd term
CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth won reelection Tuesday in Illinois, defeating political newcomer and lawyer Kathy Salvi. Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran who lost both legs when her ...
Nov 08, 2022

In Maryland, Moore elected as state's first Black governor
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Democrat Wes Moore has been elected Maryland's first Black governor. Moore, a best-selling author in his first run for public office, defeated Republican Dan Cox in a state where...
Nov 08, 2022

Maura Healey is 1st gay woman elected Massachusetts governor
BOSTON (AP) - Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the state's first woman and first openly gay candidate elected to the office. Heale...
Nov 08, 2022

Democrat Frost becomes 1st member of Gen Z to win House seat
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress...
Nov 08, 2022

Remembrance Day details finalized
PRINCE GEORGE - Organizers of the first return to in-person to Remembrance Day ceremonies are on the home stretch. Everyone will muster at the Conference and Civic Centre Friday morning to get the fin...
Nov 08, 2022