The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

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 · Nov 10, 2022

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 · Nov 10, 2022

Texas elects 3 openly LGBT Black state lawmakers

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

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

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 · Nov 10, 2022

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 · Nov 10, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

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 · Nov 9, 2022

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 · Nov 9, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Democratic leads narrow in key Arizona races

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

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022