Democratic wins ignite questions about Trump’s midterm coattails - Roll Call Halfway to the midterm, some say election results demonstrate the equivalent of the "check-engine light" for Republicans. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
California Republicans challenge map allowed under Prop 50 - Roll Call The California Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new state congressional map. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races Democrats have won blowout victories in two races for the Georgia Public Service Commission The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
FBI fires agents who helped investigate Trump, then rehires them, then fires them again Wave of firings has hit morale and triggered lawsuits amid growing impact of Republican vendetta against perceived political enemies The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
AOC Claims Marjorie Taylor Greene Is On a 'Revenge Tour' After Trump Blocked Her From Running For Senate Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed that Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene is on a "revenge tour" against her party after President Donald Trump blocked her ambitions of running for the Senate in Georgia. Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025
Five biggest takeaways from Democrats’ blue tsunami election night that should have Trump worried ELECTION 2025 ANALYSIS: Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one tough lesson for Democrats The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
GOP Rep. Claims 'New Yorkers Have Just Fallen For The Socialist Lie' Following Mamdani's Mayoral Win: 'America, This Is Your Warning!' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar claimed "New Yorkers have just fallen for the Socialist lie" following the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the city's mayoral elections. Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025
AOC Claims Mamdani Had To 'Defeat a Republican And The Old Guard Of The Democratic Party' In NYC Elections Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez celebrated the victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral elections, saying he had to defeat both a "Republican and the old guard of the Democratic party at the same time." Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025
How California’s Proposition 50 ‘redistricting’ measures could help win back the House at the mid-terms Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of ‘rigging mid-terms’ as California approves redistricting measures to help win back the House The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Federal judge orders immigration facility in Chicago to improve its conditions – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
Government shutdown now longest ever as Trump demands Republicans ‘get back to passing legislation’ President Donald Trump races to remind supporters he personally was not on the ballot as GOP faces up to disaster night at the polls, with ongoing federal blackout blamed for Democratic wins The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Historic Victory for Zohran Mamdani: First Muslim, South Asian and Youngest Mayor of New York City Facing former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, Mamdani won with just over half of the vote, establishing himself as a transformative figure beyond identity politics. International Business Times · Nov 5, 2025
Democratic election wins send Trump – and Republicans – a message: Americans blame them for government shutdown One year and a day after Donald Trump won a second term as president – and on the 35th day of the US government shutdown, which has tied a record for the longest in history – the Democrats swept to victory in key races across the county. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025
Trump urges GOP senators to change Senate rules to reopen government - Roll Call President Trump called for major Senate rules changes and said he thinks Democrats are bluffing about reopening the federal government. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Did Curtis Sliwa cost Andrew Cuomo the mayoral election? Republicans rage at their official nominee for splitting the vote but one pundit argues Zohran Mamdani’s energetic, street-level campaigning made the difference in New York City mayoral race
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025 Prop 50: Californians pass redistricting measure that helps Democrats flip up to five House seats Approval of measure could determine if Republicans keep full control of government in next year’s midterm elections
Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025 Latinos Sour on Trump and GOP as Democrats Sweep Key Elections from Virginia to New Jersey, New York and Cincinnati Democrats celebrated a clean sweep in Tuesday's elections across Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and Cincinnati, powered by a dramatic shift among Latino voters who have turned sharply against Donald Trump's immigration and deportation agenda.
Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025 Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor Race, Abigail Spanberger Becomes Virginia's First Female Governor In Historic Democratic Win (UPDATED) Editor's Note: Updates have been made to include recent developments.On Tuesday, Wall Street futures edged lower as Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) made history in Virginia, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the state's first female governor in a closely watched race that flipped control of the governor's mansion. In…
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025 Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats Democratic socialist, 34, becomes city’s first Muslim mayor as Democrats triumph in several other key races
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025 Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in race that suggests Democratic resilience amid Trump’s second term
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025 New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani challenges Donald Trump in victory speech as Democrats win key US election races – as it happened Mamdani condemns ‘oligarchy and authoritarianism’ in speech directly talking to Trump as Democrats win California redistricting vote and New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025 Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected governor of Virginia Former congresswoman beats Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governor
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 California voters approve Prop 50, green-lighting new House map California voters approved Proposition 50 to allow the use of a Democratic-drawn congressional map to counter redistricting efforts in Texas.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins governor's race in New Jersey - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey’s next governor after defeating Republican former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th day But talks between factions are under way as Democrats and Republicans try to bring standoff to a close