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Commentary: The midterm results (so far) show that old political narratives don’t apply

As Republicans gloated in recent weeks about the red wave they expected to wash over America, Democrats and their allies were, as usual, beating themselves up for blowing the election before it happened. The actual outcome? It could have been worse — for Democrats, Republicans, Donald Trump and America itself.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: A caustic election cycle ends with Pa. voters opting to preserve abortion rights and defend democracy

In the end, Pennsylvania voters picked common sense over scare tactics.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Midterm elections – live: Democrats’ Senate hopes build via Arizona and Nevada as GOP turns on Trump

Promised GOP red wave appears to be more of a ripple, but key races remain uncalled

The Independent UK

Analysis: Trump was a looming figure in the midterms. The GOP suffered for it

The protracted uncertainty over control of Congress reverberated through both major political parties on Wednesday, as Democrats basked in the relief of the red wave that wasn’t and Republicans became increasingly clear-eyed that the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump had hamstrung their party.

Los Angeles Times

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

State House GOP Leader Jim Durkin’s decision not to seek reelection as minority leader reflects the dissatisfaction among many establishment Republicans. “I began this journey as a voice of moderation and conclude this journey the same way I started, a voice of moderation,” Durkin said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas elects 3 openly LGBT Black state lawmakers

AUSTIN, Texas — The number of LGBT, Black state lawmakers in Texas is about to triple.

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New York Democrats spoil House party as GOP eyes narrow majority

Furious Democratic strategists and outside observers say the wounds were self-inflicted.

Axios

The perils of a narrow House Republican majority

A newly empowered far-right flank could seriously threaten Kevin McCarthy's Speaker ambitions.

Axios

Tight California races may determine US House control

A string of California U.S. House races remains in play, and the outcome could make the difference in which party controls the chamber next year

The Independent UK

How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans.

Tribune News Service

Pat Toomey blames Donald Trump for GOP’s election failures in Pennsylvania

Republican Sen. Pat Toomey said former President Donald Trump bears significant blame for the “debacle” Tuesday that left the GOP struggling to capitalize on Democratic weakness in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and urged his party to move away from Trump’s influence.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Illinois governor eyes legislative allies after reelection

Newly reelected Gov_ J_B_ Pritzker says his victory indicates that Illinois voters want the state to be a “beacon of hope and opportunity.”

The Independent UK

Biden touts Democratic wins, talks of compromise with GOP

WASHINGTON — One day after midterm elections that may have cost his party control of the House, President Joe Biden simultaneously touted Democratic wins and pledged to work with the GOP, vowing not to compromise on core elements of his agenda.

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AP VoteCast: Midterm races a patchwork, not a national vote

If Tuesday’s vote defied the durable history of presidential parties taking heavy losses in a midterm election, it also reinforced an often-forgotten fact: These campaigns are a patchwork of thousands of races, not a nationwide contest

The Independent UK

Republican Kean defeats Malinowski in New Jersey rematch

Republican Tom Kean Jr. has defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski in New Jersey’s 7th District

The Independent UK

Democrats buck midterm history to win control of 4 states

Democrats have bucked historic trends in the midterm elections to win full control of four new state capitols

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Democratic leads narrow in key Arizona races

Margins between Democrats and Republicans narrowed considerably Wednesday in key Arizona races

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Johnson holds on in Wisconsin in crucial GOP Senate victory

GOP Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has won a third term, defeating Democrat Mandela Barnes and handing Republicans a chance to take control of the 50-50 Senate.

Texas Observer

The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered

Texas’ Republican governor easily swatted away his strongest Democratic challenger yet. Now, he’s liable to do whatever the hell he pleases.

The Independent UK

Democrats carry close governor races on abortion, democracy

Democrats held onto a string of competitive governors’ seats in the midterm elections after making the case to voters that Republican challengers posed a threat to abortion rights and democracy in their states

The Independent UK

Voices: Republican reactions to the midterms make it clear. The age of Trump is over

The king is dead. Long live Ron DeSantis

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s first Republican vote Mayra Flores just lost her seat in Congress after five months

In 2022, Telsa billionaire began voting Republican

The Texas Tribune

Abortion helped Democrats across the U.S. hold off a “red wave.” Not in Texas.

In conservative Kansas and Kentucky, voters turned out in droves and crossed party lines to support abortion access. In Texas — where candidates, not issues, were on the ballot — there was no such surge in support.

Axios

Biden’s victory dance: All-politics plan

A narrow GOP House majority could give President Biden and Democrats the perfect foil.

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