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Democrats hold governorships, make state legislative gains

Dispelling predictions of a red wave, Democrats seized complete control of the legislatures in Michigan and Minnesota, and held on to governorships in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, maintaining a bulwark against Republican-dominated legislatures in the latter two states.

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Nicholas Goldberg: In the election struggle between 'kitchen-table issues' and the fate of democracy, which side won?

As the nation holds its breath and the votes come trickling in, I keep coming back to the end-of-the-campaign words of Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a two-term Democrat who ran for reelection in a tight race in southeastern Michigan.

Los Angeles Times

Midterm takeaways: Unusual elections end on unexpected turf - Roll Call

As a block, this year’s midterm races did not go as expected. But even as Democrats stemmed their losses in the House and as the Senate still hangs in the balance, a frequent theme of the House and Senate map remained: The battle was fought on some unexpected turf. No,…

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Scotland reacts as US states vote to protect abortion rights

PRO-ABORTION campaigners across Scotland have reacted to the news that multiple states in the US have passed measures which will enshrine the right…

The National (Scotland)

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

Abortion supporters win in conservative, liberal states

Abortion rights supporters won in the four states where access was on the ballot

The Independent UK

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

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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

Democrat beats Trump-backed election denier in key Michigan race

Secretary of state Jocelyn Benson condemns ‘conspiracy theorists and election deniers’ after being re-elected over Kristina Karamo

The Guardian - US

Michigan Dem Scholten wins US House race over Trump loyalist

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan has won a sixth term

The Independent UK

US midterm voters reject election deniers who support Trump’s false claim

Several avid participants in efforts to subvert the outcome of the 2020 presidential contest fell short in the midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Democrat Jocelyn Benson is reelected as Michigan secretary of state

Benson defeated Kristina Karamo, an election denier who made a name for herself claiming without evidence she saw fraud in the 2020 election.

WEKU

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.

Los Angeles Times

Midterm Voters Choose To Protect Reproductive Freedom

Voters in California, Michigan, and Vermont embraced constitutional amendments to protect abortion rights, while Kentuckians rejected an anti-abortion amendment.

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Axios

Voters protect abortion rights in post-Roe elections in California, Michigan, Vermont

California, Michigan and Vermont are on track to become the first states to protect abortion rights in their constitutions.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Red wave’ fails to materialise as Democrats beat expectations in the midterms

Fetterman clinches crucial Senate seat for Democrats in Pennsylvania while a slew of election-denying Republican candidates failed to win – although Republicans may still take the House. Plus, the drug that is Hollywood’s worst-kept secret

The Guardian - US

Biden hails Democratic victories even as Congress control remains in limbo – as it happened

Democrats perform better than expected and Georgia Senate race heads to runoff

WEKU

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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The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

Why AP called Michigan governor's race for Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ran up big margins against Republican Tudor Dixon in the county that includes Detroit and got a majority of votes in Grand Rapids

Tribune News Service

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.

WEKU

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins reelection in Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins race for governor over Republican Tudor Dixon.

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.

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

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.

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