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Effort to remove Michigan GOP chair builds momentum as infighting and debt plague party

Effort to remove Michigan GOP chair builds momentum as infighting and debt plague party

LANSING, Mich.
Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here's what the results say for the US going into 2024

Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here's what the results say for the US going into 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had plenty of good news to celebrate in Tuesday’s off-year elections and more evidence that they can win races centered on the national debate over abortion.
Want to tune in for the third GOP presidential debate? Here’s how to watch

Want to tune in for the third GOP presidential debate? Here’s how to watch

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time for the third Republican presidential debate , and there's going to be an even smaller lineup onstage than the last gathering .

Andy Beshear's path to reelection as Kentucky governor went through Trump country

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to Kentucky’s highest office Tuesday by improving upon the path to victory he carved in his successful 2019 bid. That year, Beshear barely defeated Republican incumbent Matt Bevin, 49.
Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing

Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing

The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner early Wednesday of a disputed election thrown into uncertainty by allegations of voting irregularities in a now-voided primary.
Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire

Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire

HOUSTON (AP) — The race for Houston mayor headed to a runoff Tuesday night between U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen.
Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power. The outcome is a sharp loss for Gov.
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates.
Democrats fight off Senate challenges, pick up Assembly seats in New Jersey

Democrats fight off Senate challenges, pick up Assembly seats in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J.
Two governors win reelection, while Ohio passes amendment on abortion rights. Follow live updates

Two governors win reelection, while Ohio passes amendment on abortion rights. Follow live updates

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.