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Early election takeaways: Next president will lead fractured nation

WASHINGTON (AP) - Even with the outcome uncertain Tuesday night, the 2024 presidential election already has exposed the depths of a fractured nation as the candidates navigated a political realignment...

Nov 05, 2024

Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia's marquee matchups for U.S. House races in Tuesday's election feature tight contests in a district being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberg...

Nov 05, 2024

Wisconsin voters to decide legislative control and noncitizen voting question

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin voters got a chance in Tuesday's elections to shift the balance of power in the Legislature and decide whether to explicitly forbid foreign nationals from ever voting in...

Nov 05, 2024

Two Democratic leaders seek reelection in competitive races in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico's swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022. GOP...

Nov 05, 2024

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

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