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In her campaign, Abigail Spanberger focused on jobs and the cost of living. and emphasized her support for abortion rights.
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Zohran Mamdani’s victory as the city’s next mayor is a milestone for hundreds of thousands of residents who see one…
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In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President…
Read MoreHow the California Prop. 50 Redistricting Plan Will Affect 2026 Elections
Five districts held by Republicans become potential Democratic pickups, but some remain highly competitive. And a number of incumbent lawmakers…
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Ghazala Hashmi, elected as lieutenant governor, became the first Muslim woman to win statewide office in any state.
Read MoreWhat We Know About the UPS Plane Crash in Louisville
Seven people were dead after the cargo plane crashed soon after takeoff. The authorities canceled flights from the airport in…
Read MoreMamdani seals remarkable victory – but real challenges await
He entered the race largely unnoticed but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
Read MoreDemocrat Abigail Spanberger to become Virginia’s first female governor
The former congresswoman and CIA officer defeated the state’s Republican lieutenant governor.
Read MoreCalifornia voters approve redistricting. Will it tip the balance of power in Washington?
Liberals will have an edge in five new California seats but more states are redrawing their voting lines in hopes…
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Read MoreUS fugitive Nicholas Rossi to serve at least 10 years in jail
The 38-year-old, who faked his own death then adopted a fake identity in Scotland, was found guilty of raping two…
Read MoreWhat Trump took from Dick Cheney’s political playbook
There was no lost love between the two Republicans, but there are parallels in how both expanded presidential power.
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Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.
Read MoreIn an Upset, Democrats Oust Two Republicans on Georgia’s Utility Board
The races for two of the five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are seen as a bellwether for…
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Jim McGreevey, the former governor of New Jersey, is hoping to become the mayor of Jersey City. No candidate won…
Read MoreCalifornia Passes Prop. 50 Redistricting Measure in a Win for Democrats and Newsom
The aggressive gerrymander could help Democrats flip as many as five House seats next year. While that could neutralize new…
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