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Michigan Dem Scholten wins US House race over Trump loyalist

Michigan Dem Scholten wins US House race over Trump loyalist

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Democrat Hillary Scholten on Tuesday won a congressional seat being vacated by a Michigan Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump. Scholten defeated John Gibbs, who ousted first-term Rep.
2022 midterms live updates: Latest election news from AP

2022 midterms live updates: Latest election news from AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Follow along for real-time, on-the-ground updates on the 2022 U.S. midterm elections from The Associated Press.
Dems show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear

Dems show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength , defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low appr
Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins 2nd term

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins 2nd term

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won a second four-year term in Tuesday’s election, defeating Republican challenger Tudor Dixon in the battleground state where abortion had become a key issue.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat

Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov.
Incumbents Simpson and Fulcher retain U.S. House seats

Incumbents Simpson and Fulcher retain U.S. House seats

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Incumbent Republican U.S. Reps. Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher retained their seats in Congress in Tuesday’s election in deeply conservative Idaho.
Republicans to hold Alaska US Senate seat

Republicans to hold Alaska US Senate seat

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Republican is expected to hold Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat following Tuesday's ranked choice election, with Donald Trump-endorsed Kelly Tshibaka and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski leading in early returns.
Republican Rep. Bacon wins 4th term in Omaha-based district

Republican Rep. Bacon wins 4th term in Omaha-based district

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Republican Rep. Don Bacon won a fourth term Tuesday in the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District, which is typically Nebraska’s only competitive U.S.
Republicans hope to flip 5th District, Democrats hold others

Republicans hope to flip 5th District, Democrats hold others

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Republicans were still hoping to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes early Wednesday after the rest of the state's all-Democratic congressional delegation managed to win reelection.