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Republicans have someone to blame for their disappointing result: Donald Trump

Trump hangs over the ballot box like a malignant ghost. He scares more than he draws and, for Biden and the Democrats, he’s a gift that keeps giving

The Guardian - US

Democrat Deluzio wins US House seat in Pennsylvania

Election lawyer Chris Deluzio is headed to Washington after winning an open U.S. House seat north of Pittsburgh

The Independent UK

Dems beating back Republican surge, but control of Congress unclear

Democrats topped Republicans in a series of competitive races, defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Trump’s march back to power has faltered. Now comes the real challenge for the global left

The US midterms have provided modest relief – but dilemmas facing US allies from Ukraine to the UK remain, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Analysis: A stunning draw as Democrats hold their own

Facing tremendous political headwinds, the Democrats fought Republicans to a stunning midterm draw

The Independent UK

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential speculation

CHICAGO — When Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker claimed victory Tuesday night over a vanquished Republican Darren Bailey for a second term as Illinois governor, he also presented himself as a possible 2024 candidate for the White House if President Joe Biden opts not to seek a second term.

Chicago Tribune

70-plus seems the new 50 for male politicians, but they're threatening the world order

Joe Biden is turning 80 soon. Russia’s Vladimir Putin is 70; India’s Narendra Modi is 72, while China’s Xi Jinping at 69 is the youngest of the rulers of the major world powers.

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Whitmer pledges focus on Michigan economy after reelection

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pledged to “hit the ground running” after winning her second four-year term

The Independent UK

US midterms: Who won, who lost and what we know so far

Republicans on course to win House majority, with Senate too close to call, on a bad night for Donald Trump’s chosen candidates

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert on midterms: red wave looks more like ‘pink trickle’

Late-night hosts recap a dizzying night, from a too-close-to-call Senate race in Georgia to Ron DeSantis’s re-election in Florida

The Guardian - US

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly defies history with narrow win over Republican Schmidt

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won reelection on Wednesday, achieving a historic victory in one of the hardest-fought contests in the country on promises of continued stable, moderate leadership.

Tribune News Service

Voices: Polls got it wrong about the midterm election results. Here’s why

From large numbers of independent voters to suburban women to younger voters turning up in better-than-expected numbers, the Democrats had some unexpected advantages. And even where Republicans are winning, it may be more due to redistricting than the popularity of their own candidates

The Independent UK

Nessel defeats DePerno in Michigan attorney general race

DETROIT — Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel will retain her seat for four more years after election returns show the Plymouth Democrat with a strong lead over her Republican opponent Matt DePerno in the race to be Michigan's chief law enforcement officer.

Tribune News Service

Fox News struggles to cope with midterms

"That is a searing indictment of the Republican Party," said Fox pundit Marc Thiessen

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The Independent UK

Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

Voters have approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri and rejected it in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota

The Philadelphia Inquirer

6 Pa. election takeaways: Shapiro’s ascendency, Fetterman’s plan, Trump’s bad night

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro underscored his status as a potential national Democratic star.

The Conversation

US midterms: five reasons why the election results matter

As the US midterm election results roll in, it’s evident that the Republican “red wave” that many experts anticipated hasn’t materialised. Early numbers indicate that Republicans are likely to take back the House of Representatives but by slimmer numbers than expected, even as the US Senate remains a toss-up. While…

Los Angeles Times

Trump's role in disappointing midterm elections could leave GOP in a box

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's dominant role looks to have limited the Republican Party's ability to take full advantage of a midterm election opportunity.

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Roll Call

Defense-oriented Democrats mostly survive electoral scare - Roll Call

Republicans targeted several Democratic House members first elected in 2018 with national security backgrounds, but most survived tough races.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Republican Kevin McCarthy wins his California house race, turns eyes to the speakership

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy defeated his Democratic challenger late Tuesday, securing a ninth term in Congress and putting him on track to become Speaker of the House of Representatives if Republicans claim a majority of the chamber’s seats.

Tribune News Service

From boos to a blowout: How Brian Kemp beat Stacey Abrams again

ATLANTA — A few hours before polls closed on the day of the May primary, Gov. Brian Kemp and his entourage trekked to the Varsity for an election tradition. As well-wishers put down their chili dogs to swarm the Republican, an aide sidled over to rain on his parade.

Radio France Internationale

Senate race neck-and-neck; Republicans to clinch control of lower house

Results are still being declared in the US mid-term elections, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. Republicans are likely to take control of the House of Representatives, according to projections, but the Senate fight remains on a knife-edge. If Democrats lose control of either, Republicans will be able…

The Independent UK

US midterms: What do the results mean and what happens next?

Vote counting still underway in many states but Republican ‘red wave’ promising dominance over House and Senate has clearly failed to materialise

Roll Call

They gave up House seats to run for other office. Most lost - Roll Call

Many of the 16 House members who gave up their seats to run for another office didn't make it over the finish line.

The Independent UK

Dems show surprising strength; control of Congress unclear

Control of Congress hangs in the balance as Democrats have shown surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races

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