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Chicken analysts and Herschel Walker gags: Late night makes sense of midterm results

Late-night comedians tried their hand at live election-night coverage Tuesday during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, poking fun at numerous Republican candidates and election deniers across the nationwide ballots and the desperation of the Democratic Party to maintain control of Congress.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: After approving Prop 1, California could now lead on gender-inclusive abortion rhetoric

Pink champagne lined a wall of the Citizen Hotel’s ballroom in downtown Sacramento, Shania Twain blasted over the speakers, Proposition 1 supporters wore matching hot pink suits and the room was lit with pink spotlights. Californians had overwhelmingly voted to pass Prop. 1 and to enshrine the right to abortion…

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Editorial: Gov. Hochul’s opportunity: What she should do with a full four-year term

It was a whole hell of a lot closer than she wanted, but Kathy Hochul will remain governor of New York — having narrowly won voters’ mandate in her own spotlight, out of the long shadow of Andrew Cuomo. Best of luck to her. The challenges the state faces are…

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Lapid, Gantz Refuse Proposal to Join Netanyahu’s Govt

Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced their rejection of forming a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Informed sources said that forming a unity government is the best way out for Israel from having a far-right government, which will inevitably involve it in clashes…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Red wave' fails to materialise as Democrats perform above expectations in tight midterm race

On average, the US president’s political party loses 28 seats in the House of Representatives and four Senate seats in their first midterm elections. While votes continue to be tallied, early results indicate that President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party has, at the very least, done far better than average.

The Conversation

Republicans narrowly increase their majorities in Texas Legislature

Republican incumbents are successfully defending their seats while the party appears to be making inroads in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly holds narrow lead over Republican challenger Schmidt

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly held a narrow lead over Republican state Attorney General Derek Schmidt in the race for governor as vote counting continued late Tuesday night, even as the race remained too close to call.

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Republican Ted Budd wins North Carolina's US Senate race over Democrat Cheri Beasley

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rep. Ted Budd became North Carolina’s next U.S. senator Tuesday night.

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Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?

He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.

The Texas Tribune

Budd takes lead over Beasley in North Carolina's US Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rep. Ted Budd took the lead from Cheri Beasley just after 9 p.m. in the U.S. Senate race.

Tribune News Service

Rubio beats Demings, makes Florida GOP history with third term in the US Senate

MIAMI — Sen. Marco Rubio won reelection Tuesday, comfortably defeating Democratic opponent Val Demings in a race defined by pervasive economic pessimism and the national Democratic Party’s reluctance to compete in a state increasingly seen as a conservative stronghold.

Miami Herald

Beasley out to small, early lead over Budd in NC Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. — Cheri Beasley took an early lead in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race as the Board of Elections began releasing totals from early voting and mail-in absentee ballots received Monday by 5 p.m.

Tribune News Service

US Sen. Tammy Duckworth wins second term

CHICAGO — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth was expected to sail to a second term Tuesday after her Republican challenger struggled to gain traction against the incumbent and rising political star in the Democratic Party.

Chicago Tribune

AP Photos: America votes in laundromats, schools, libraries

Americans are making choices in a key election that will decide whether Republicans end the Democratic Party’s hold on Washington

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Magaziner and Fung face off for Rhode Island US House seat

Rhode Island voters are deciding whether the Democratic Party will maintain its three-decade hold on the U.S. House seat being vacated by longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Langevin, or if a Republican will join the delegation

The Independent UK

A Trump-endorsed Republican could end up running New York. Inside the wild rise of Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin voted to overturn the 2020 election results, supports anti-abortion legislation and would fire a recently elected district attorney in deep-blue New York City. Polls show a tight race against Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Alex Woodward reports

Reuters

Biden warns on risk to democracy, Trump hints at another run on eve of midterms

In a stark closing argument ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, President Joe Biden on Monday warned that a Republican victory could weaken the country's democratic institutions, while former President Donald Trump hinted he could announce another White House bid as soon as next week.

The Guardian - US

Democrat Tim Ryan is running against his own party – it could help him win

In an increasingly red state, Ohio Senate hopeful Ryan blames Democrats as much as Republicans for failing the working class

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Why you should care about the US midterm elections

As America elects members of its Senate and House of Representatives, Hayden Thorne explains why the outcomes have potentially major consequences.

ABC News

Bill Clinton joins New York campaign ahead of midterm elections with Democratic Party trailing in polls

The 42nd US president makes a last-minute appearance ahead of Tuesday's vote in support of New York Governor Kathy Hochul, warning of "enormous consequences" if the Democratic Party loses control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Guardian - US

Inside the unhinged midterm election conspiracy theories on Truth Social

Stuffed ballot boxes, ‘BlueAnon’, support for Russia and ‘corporate communists’ are catnip on the rightwing platform

Al Jazeera

US may elect first Muslim senator. Why are few Muslims thrilled?

Donald Trump-backed Mehmet Oz’s Senate bid fails to produce enthusiasm seen with previous Muslim firsts in US.

Tribune News Service

The Latino population has exploded in Maryland. Which political party stands to benefit?

BALTIMORE — Nicholas Simões Machado thinks it’s time for the Maryland Democratic Party to step up its game when it comes to Latino voters.

WEKU

Black men, a key voting bloc, leave Georgia governor's race an open question

Black men are an essential demographic in the Georgia gubernatorial race. But experts say decades of discontent with Democrats have complicated their support for candidates like Stacey Abrams.

Tribune News Service

GOP mailers feature Michigan Democratic candidates' cellphone numbers

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats accused the state Republican Party on Thursday of crossing an ethical line in a volatile political climate by including the personal cellphone numbers of Democratic candidates in campaign mailers.

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