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US midterm elections latest: Donald Trump admits ‘disappointing’ results as Senate race goes to the wire

The battle for control of the Senate hangs on the results in Georgia, Arizona and Nevada

Evening Standard

Republican victories show Texas is still far from turning blue

Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a South Texas congressional sweep.

The Texas Tribune

Counting continues as nation waits for outcome of Georgia’s US Senate race

ATLANTA — Counting continued in a handful of Georgia counties early Wednesday as the nation watched to see how the state’s U.S. Senate race would turn out.

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House and Senate control uncertain as Democrats so far hold off worst-case ‘red wave’

WASHINGTON — The balance of power in both houses of Congress was still in question Tuesday, defying the historical precedent of punishing losses for the president’s party and lending a fittingly uncertain air to the conclusion of this unsettled election season.

Los Angeles Times

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The Independent UK

N Dakota, Arkansas reject legal marijuana, Maryland approves

Voters have approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and rejected it in Arkansas and North Dakota in elections seen as a test of legalization’s support in even the most conservative parts of the country

The Independent UK

Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian wins reelection

Christian chairs the three-member board that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry.

The Texas Tribune

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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.

Tribune News Service

Connecticut Gov. Lamont declares victory as GOP’s Stefanowski does not concede

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont declared victory late Tuesday night as Republican challenger Bob Stefanowski did not concede defeat in an increasingly bitter rematch between the two rivals.

Tribune News Service

Biden expects Russia to get more serious about prisoner swap for Griner

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin will be willing to talk more seriously with Washington about a potential prisoner swap to secure the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner.

Reuters

‘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

Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of progressive social policy and close family ties to the region.

The Texas Tribune

Kathy Hochul defeats Republican Lee Zeldin in Democratic triumph against close GOP threat

New York’s first-ever woman governor defeats Trump-backed candidate who refused to concede

The Independent UK

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp wins second term in Georgia over Democrat Stacey Abrams

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia's incumbent governor, clinches win over Democrat Stacey Abrams.

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Rep. Lee Zeldin concedes to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York governor’s race

NEW YORK — Rep. Lee Zeldin conceded to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday afternoon, about 13 hours after The Associated Press called New York’s tighter-than-expected race for governor.

The Guardian - US

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 Texas Tribune

Congressman Henry Cuellar wins reelection in South Texas despite shadow of FBI raid

The 28th Congressional District race was one of three seats in South Texas where Republicans hoped to make gains in a region Democrats have long dominated.

Tribune News Service

Barrett has early edge over Slotkin in tossup race for Michigan's 7th District

DETROIT — Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett had an early lead over Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin in their tossup race for Congress in mid-Michigan, where it's possible the results won't be known until Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Long-serving Ohio Democrat Kaptur heads back to Congress

Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur has won another term in the U.S. House after defeating Republican J

The Independent UK

Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's son

A judge has ruled that the oldest son of Donald Trump and other Trump allies did not defame a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a key witness in the first impeachment case against the former president

Reason

A Judge Accepts the Biden Administration's Dubious Argument for Banning Gun Possession by Marijuana Users

Even people who use cannabis for medical purposes risk severe penalties for daring to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

Los Angeles Times

J.D. Vance wins Ohio Senate race

J.D. Vance, an author and venture capitalist, defeated Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, in the race for the Ohio Senate seat left vacant by retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman.

WEKU

Republican Ted Budd takes North Carolina Senate seat, beating Democrat Cheri Beasley

Budd was a relatively unknown congressman before former President Donald Trump weighed in, backing him last June. A Democrat hasn't won a senate election in the state since 2008.

Los Angeles Times

House and Senate control uncertain as Democrats so far hold off worst-case ‘red wave’

WASHINGTON — The balance of power in Congress was still in question Tuesday after polls closed across the country and governors races in Florida, Massachusetts and several other states were called.

The New Daily

GOP on brink of major victory as US counts midterm votes

Control of the US Senate is on the brink, with Republicans poised to pick up enough seats to wrest control from the Democrats.

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