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Washington Senate race: Incumbent Murray bests Smiley
Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray won her tighter-than-expected reelection bid, securing a sixth term in office. Murray defeated Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley. Toward the end of the race, the Real Clear Politics average of polls showed Murray and Smiley were separated by just three points. That was a big change from August when Murray won… -
Hassan wins New Hampshire Senate race, beats Buldoc
New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan has secured a second term after winning a neck-and-neck race against retired Gen. Don Buldoc, R. This win is a key hold for Democrats who are trying to expand their razor thin majority in the upper chamber. Hassan made abortion rights a key issue in her campaign, saying Buldoc… -
Vance beats Ryan in Ohio Senate race
Self described “political outsider” J.D. Vance, R, is in as Ohio’s next senator. Vance defeated Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan, who was trying to jump from the House to the Senate and flip the seat from the GOP column. In a battleground state like Ohio, Ryan distanced himself from unpopular stances in the Democratic Party and… -
Democratic Rep. Spanberger survives Vega challenge in Virginia
Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger won a nail-biter reelection in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. The race between the moderate Spanberger and her Republican challenger, Yesli Vega, was considered a toss up in the RealClearPolitics average of polls. In an election where abortion rights become a top issue, Vega, who hoped to become the first Latina in… -
Greg Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke in Texas governor’s race
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, has secured a third term. His victory over former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D, solidifies his dominance over Texas politics in a state many Democrats hoped to turn blue or at least purple. Immigration and abortion rights were front and center during this race. Abbott had come under sharp criticism from… -
Rubio wins Florida Senate race over Demings
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term. The Republican lawmaker successfully fended off a challenge from Democratic Rep. Val Demings, who represented Orlando in the House of Representatives. This contest was between two of the top 10 fundraisers in the entire country. Demings ranked third in individual contributions at more than $73 million,… -
DeSantis wins Florida governor’s race over Crist
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, won re-election, giving him four more years in the governor’s mansion and a springboard to a possible 2024 presidential run. DeSantis defeated former Gov. and current Rep. Charlie Crist, D, who was seen as a candidate who could win over independent voters because he used to be a Republican. Crist… -
Healey wins Massachusetts governor’s race
Massachusetts voters chose Attorney General Maura Healey, D, to be their next governor. Healey defeated former state Rep. Geoff Diehl, R, to put the governor’s mansion back in the hands of Democrats. Republican Gov. Charles Baker held the seat since 2015 but decided not to run again. The Harvard-educated Healey became the Massachusetts attorney general… -
Wes Moore elected Maryland’s next governor, a flip for Democrats
Maryland voters have elected a new governor. Democratic candidate Wes Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox, flipping the state for Democrats. Moore’s victory was expected in deep blue Maryland, where popular GOP Gov. Larry Hogan was term-limited from running again. Moore is a Rhodes scholar, retired Army captain and combat veteran. He is also the first… -
Three House races in NY, VA and TX that could be bellwethers
Three U.S. House races could be bellwethers for the 2022 midterm elections. What happens in these congressional districts in New York, Virginia and Texas could be a sign for what Americans will see across the country as results roll in. In New York’s 17th Congressional District, the chairman of the House Democrats’ campaign arm is… -
Will Democrats or Republicans win control of the Senate?
On midterm election night, the most important questions include which party will come out with a majority in the House and Senate. Polling indicates neither party is likely to walk away with a big margin in the Senate. Here’s why. The most important races are: Georgia: Sen. Raphael Warnock*, D v. Herschel Walker, R Pennsylvania:… -
Midterm ballot measures to watch: Abortion rights, gun rights and more
Voters around the country will make big decisions on abortion rights, legalizing marijuana and even a millionaires tax. Here are some of the most important ballot measures being considered this midterm election. Abortion rights California Proposition 1 would add the right to have an abortion and use contraceptives to the state’s constitution. Michigan Proposition 3… -
Rep. Dusty Johnson weighs in on historic midterm election spending
The 2022 election is expected to be the most expensive midterm election in history for state and federal races, according to OpenSecrets. The nonpartisan group projects spending will surpass $16.7 billion by Election Day. Federal candidates and outside groups are expected to spend $8.9 billion, well beyond the inflation-adjusted $7.1 billion spent in 2018. State…
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