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Contest for key House seat in Connecticut remains undecided

A contest carrying Republicans’ hopes of winning a U.S. House seat in Connecticut for the first time in over a decade remains undecided

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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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Key House races remain undecided in New York

Five U.S. House races in New York remain undecided, but Republicans are threatening to pick off more seats from Democrats and potentially grab their largest share of the state’s congressional delegation in two decades

The Independent UK

Republican Kentucky, swing state Michigan vote to uphold legal abortion

Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state's constitution — joining Democratic California and Vermont in taking that step.

France 24

Wisconsin's Ron Johnson declares win; Barnes doesn't concede

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has claimed victory in battleground Wisconsin as he holds a narrow lead over Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes in a pivotal race for determining majority control of the Senate

The Independent UK

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 Philadelphia Inquirer

Republican dominance continues for the two highest courts in Texas

Three seats were up for election in the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil cases, and three in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Democrats haven’t been elected to either court since the late 1990s.

The Texas Tribune

Why AP called Alaska's Senate race for Republicans

The Associated Press determined Republicans will win Alaska's U.S. Senate race race because of the state’s ranked-choice voting system even though who'll win isn't clear

The Independent UK

‘A complete crock’: Political observers mock Trump and GOP’s ‘red wave’ failing during midterms

Republicans didn’t achieve the sweeping victory that was predicted ahead of midterms

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Salon

Dobbs effect: Abortion rights win big

Pundits said people forgot about Dobbs. The success of abortion rights and pro-choice politicians says different

The Guardian - US

Biden hails ‘good day for democracy’ as Democrats defy midterm expectations

President says ‘giant red wave didn’t happen’ as Senate still in balance and race for House control much closer than predicted

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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Raffensperger reelected to Georgia’s top elections job

ATLANTA — Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won reelection Tuesday, keeping his job as Georgia’s chief elections officer after he defied Donald Trump’s demands to “find” more votes in the presidential election two years ago.

Reason

It Was a Good Night For Abortion Rights, Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gun Owners—and Democrats

What we know about 2022 midterm results so far

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.

Salon

Trumpworld "catatonic" over midterm fail

"We have a Trump problem," a Republican complained to Fox News

Daily Mirror

Extreme anti-abortion governor casting shadow over Donald Trump's re-election dream

The latest RealClearPolitics polling average shows Donald Trump as the favourite frontrunner for the party’s nomination, followed by Ron DeSantis, who claims the support of just shy of 21 per cent of Republicans

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.

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