Tag: Midterms

Midterm Elections Updates: Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wins 2nd Term

The latest on the midterm elections. _____ Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wins 2nd Term 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. Whitmer was first elected in 2018 after years in the Legislature and…


Midterm Elections Updates: McCarthy Declares GOP Victory in House; Pelosi Not Conceding Yet

The latest on the midterm elections. _____ McCarthy Declares GOP Victory in House; Pelosi Not Conceding Yet House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has declared that Republicans will take back the House of Representatives. A GOP takeover of the House would likely mean that McCarthy will become the speaker of the House for the 118th Congress….


Republican Rep. Steve Chabot Loses House Re-Election Bid

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) lost his bid for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 9. Chabot, who has represented Ohio’s 1st Congressional District since 1994, lost to Democrat Greg Landsman, a former public school teacher and non-profit leader The differences between Chabot and Landsman are vast. Seeking a 14th term, Chabot was one…


Republican Rep. Steve Chabot Loses House Reelection Bid

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) lost his bid for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 9. Chabot, who has represented Ohio’s 1st Congressional District since 1994, lost to Democrat Greg Landsman, a former public school teacher and non-profit leader The differences between Chabot and Landsman are vast. Seeking a 14th term, Chabot was one…


GOP Rep. Bacon Wins Reelection in Tight Nebraska Race

Incumbent Republican Rep. Don Bacon has secured reelection, beating Democratic challenger Tony Vargas in a tight race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Bacon, who won 51.9 percent of the vote to Vargas’s 48.1 percent with 97 percent of the votes reported as of 2:42 a.m. ET on Nov. 9….


Decisions on Oregon Races That Could Impact Partisan Balance May Be Delayed

Changes to reporting frequency in one Portland county and the state’s new “postmark rule” could delay Oregon’s tally in key races, including the razor-thin three-way race for governor and the nationally watched Congressional District 5 race between Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Clackamas County election Clerk Sherry Hall’s decision to update tallies less…


Democrat Attorney General Healey Wins Gubernatorial Race in Massachussetts

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, a progressive Democrat is projected to win the gubernatorial race against Republican Jeff Diehl, who ran an aggressive campaign. Decision Desk HQ called the race at 8:20 p.m. ET. Healey led with 71 percent of the vote with less than 2 percent of the votes counted at 8:47 p.m. ET,…


Midterm Elections Updates: GOP Predicting Wins, Dems Brace for Setbacks

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ GOP Predicting Wins, Dems Brace for Setbacks A tumultuous election season that tugged again at America’s searing political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future comes to a close on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the first national election of Joe Biden’s presidency. Democrats…


Midterm Elections Updates: GOP Eyes Arizona US House Seats in Bid to Flip Control

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ GOP Eyes Arizona US House Seats in Bid to Flip Control The partisan makeup of Arizona’s U.S. House delegation and control of Congress itself are up for grabs Tuesday, with Republicans hoping to shift the state’s 5–4 Democratic tilt by picking up two and possibly three seats. Redistricting after…


Midterm Elections Updates: North Carolina Swing District May Affect Control of US House

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ North Carolina Swing District May Affect Control of US House Central to Democrats’ fight to fend off a red wave in the U.S. House is North Carolina, home to multiple districts with a slight political lean and one high-profile swing district that analysts have called a national bellwether for…