Category: Midterms

The Real Meaning of the Midterms: One Country or Two?

Commentary As were many, in the run-up to the midterm elections, I was seduced by the great Red Wave. I was even beginning to feel guilty that I hadn’t stayed behind to help—a touch anyway—and had moved to bucolic Tennessee.   Maybe I should have gone back to my New York City roots to do what…


Full List: Results of 2022 Gubernatorial Races

Americans in 36 states voted for governors in the midterms, and all but two races have been called. Of the called races, 17 are for Republicans and 17 are for Democrats. See the full list of results below: Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, 78, beat speech therapist Yolanda Flowers with about 67 percent of the…


Biggs Hints at Bid to Challenge McCarthy for House Speakership

WASHINGTON—Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) on Nov. 14 appeared to hint at the possibility that he might run against House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to become the next speaker of the House, amid reports that the Arizona congressman is weighing a leadership challenge. In response to The Epoch Times’ inquiry whether Biggs would challenge McCarthy…


Three More Tight House Races Called for Democrats, Narrowing GOP Path to Majority

Three competitive races for the House of Representatives were all called for Democrats late Nov. 12, narrowing the GOP path to a majority. Reps. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Norma Torres (D-Calif.) were projected by the Associated Press to win their respective races, as was Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. California Assemblyman Kevin Mullin was also declared…


3 More Tight House Races Called for Democrats, Narrowing GOP Path to Majority

Three competitive races for the House of Representatives were all called for Democrats late Nov. 12, narrowing the GOP path to a majority. Reps. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Norma Torres (D-Calif.) were projected by the Associated Press to win their respective races, as was Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. California Assemblyman Kevin Mullin was also declared…


Midterm Elections Updates: Trump-Backed Vegas Sheriff Tops Democrat for Nevada Governor

The latest on the midterm elections. ___ Trump-Backed Vegas Sheriff Tops Democrat for Nevada Governor Republican Joe Lombardo, a career police officer-turned-elected sheriff in Las Vegas who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has been elected governor in Nevada. “I’ve dedicated my life to protecting and serving our community, and now, I’m honored to have…


Midterm Elections Updates: Mark Finchem Defeated in Arizona Secretary of State Race

The latest on the midterm elections. ___ Mark Finchem Defeated in Arizona Secretary of State Race Democrat Adrian Fontes was projected Friday night to win the race for Arizona secretary of state against state Rep. Mark Finchem, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Fontes, who formerly oversaw parts of the election system in Maricopa,…


Midterm Elections Updates: Trump Alleges Voter Fraud In Arizona Senate Race, Demands Do-Over

The latest on the midterm elections. ___ Trump Alleges Voter Fraud In Arizona Senate Race, Demands Do-Over Former President Donald Trump has alleged voter fraud in Arizona’s Senate race and demanded a do-over after The Associated Press and other media outlets called the race against his endorsed candidate, Republican Blake Masters, while handing incumbent Sen. Mark…


Midterm Elections Updates: Mark Kelly Wins Reelection in Arizona, Puts Democrats One Seat From Senate Control

The latest on the midterm elections. _____ Kelly Win in Arizona Puts Dems 1 seat from Senate control Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection Friday in the crucial swing state of Arizona, defeating Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters to put his party one victory away from clinching control of the chamber for the…


Midterm Elections Updates: Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly Wins Reelection in Arizona

The latest on the midterm elections. _____ Kelly Win in Arizona Puts Dems 1 seat from Senate control Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection Friday in the crucial swing state of Arizona, defeating Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters to put his party one victory away from clinching control of the chamber for the…