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Michigan voters approve amendment adding reproductive rights to state constitution

The vote effectively scraps a 1931 state ban on the procedure that could have taken effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Abortion rights advocates count ‘seismic’ victories in midterm elections across US

After the Supreme Court scrapped Roe v Wade, voters in five states voted directly on the future of reproductive healthcare in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle breaks royal protocol as she heads to vote in US mid-term elections

The Duchess of Sussex urged her fellow Americans to vote as she exercised her own civic duty, as divisive issues such as guns, abortion and threats to democracy add to the importance of this year's elections

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Four takeaways from the US midterm elections

Democrats were enjoying a stronger-than-expected showing in the US midterm elections early on Wednesday, as it appeared the party was limiting its losses in the US House of Representatives and capturing important governors' races.

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Biden vows to work with Republicans as control of U.S. Congress still unsettled

U.S. Senate control hung in the balance while Republicans edged closer to securing a majority in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, a day after Democrats outperformed expectations and avoided a Republican "red wave" in midterm elections.

Reuters

Proposition 1 abortion rights ballot measure passes in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will codify its progressive abortion protections in its state Constitution after voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a measure placed on the ballot in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times

Wednesday briefing: Democrats hold on, but Republicans surge

In today’s newsletter: With full results on whether Democrats or Republicans will control the Senate and Congress yet to emerge, we check in with reporters in Florida, Michigan and elsewhere for the mood on the ground

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US Midterms 2022: What we know — and still don't know — after a surprising election day

Despite predictions of a huge Republican tsunami that would wash Democrats out of both houses of congress, the midterms have delivered a far closer and more surprising result. It's still early, but this is what we know so far.

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California voters enshrine right to abortion and contraception in state constitution

Proposition 1 was a direct response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling.

WEKU

Proposal 3: Michigan voters backing abortion rights initiative

DETROIT — The eyes of the nation were on Michigan Tuesday night over its reproductive rights ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.

Tribune News Service

Josh Shapiro wins in the high-stakes Pennsylvania governor’s race

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro won his bid Tuesday for governor in swing-state Pennsylvania, where he pledged to fend off Republican “extremists” who he said threatened to roll back rights for voting, gay marriage and access to abortion.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘No Republican blowout’: our panel reacts to the initial US midterm results

While much remains unclear about Tuesday’s elections, we know that Democrats did much better than expected

The Guardian - US

A measure to place abortion protections in the California Constitution ahead in early returns

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to codify progressive abortion protections in the California Constitution under Proposition 1 was leading in early results on Tuesday, prompting supporters to pop open champagne.

Los Angeles Times

DFL Gov. Tim Walz wins second term for Minnesota governor over Republican Scott Jensen

MINNEAPOLIS — Tim Walz won a second term as Minnesota governor on Tuesday night, defeating Republican opponent Scott Jensen and cementing Democratic control of the executive branch for the longest consecutive period in state history.

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Democrats are doing far better than expected. How come?

There was no Republican ‘red wave’ after all. And abortion might be the reason why

The Guardian - US

US states vote to protect reproductive rights in rebuke to anti-abortion push

Vermont, Michigan and California add protections to state constitutions while Kentucky rejects anti-abortion measure

The Independent UK

S. Carolina legislature's final effort to tweak abortion law

After a dozen meetings and sessions over the summer and fall, South Carolina lawmakers are almost out of time to do something to change the state’s abortion laws during a special session prompted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Tribune News Service

Patty Murray defeats Tiffany Smiley in US Senate race

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray won a sixth term Tuesday night, defeating her Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, a victory that will place Murray among the longest-serving senators in American history.

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Patty Murray leads Tiffany Smiley in US Senate race

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, seeking to win a sixth term that would place her among the longest-serving senators in American history, led Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley 58% to 42%, as Tuesday night’s results began to roll in.

Tribune News Service

Brian Kemp wins rematch against Stacey Abrams

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Stacey Abrams for a second time on Tuesday, notching a reelection victory over the Democrat with an agenda defined by his pledge to help Georgians battle rising prices along with his conservative stances on abortion and guns.

Los Angeles Times

California voters elect Gov. Gavin Newsom to a second term

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters on Tuesday handed Gavin Newsom a second term as governor, choosing the incumbent over an unfamiliar Republican state senator from Lassen County who struggled to compete with the Democratic political heavyweight.

The Independent UK

Republican JD Vance wins Ohio Senate race in crucial victory for GOP

Republicans fend off Tim Ryan’s attempt to capture seat in state Trump won twice

Tribune News Service

Gretchen Whitmer takes early lead in Michigan governor's race

DETROIT — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a lead in early results Tuesday night against Republican challenger Tudor Dixon after a heated race for Michigan's top job.

Tribune News Service

Gretchen Whitmer wins a 2nd term as Michigan's governor

DETROIT — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won a second term in Michigan's top office, defeating Republican challenger Tudor Dixon after a heated race that focused on abortion rights and the battleground state's economy.

Tribune News Service

Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids overcomes Republican wave to win third term in House

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids won her rematch against Republican Amanda Adkins in Kansas Tuesday, focusing heavily on preserving abortion rights to weather a Republican wave and secure her third term in the U.S. House.

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