Category: 2022 Midterm Elections

Democrat Josh Shapiro Wins Governor Race

Democrat Josh Shapiro has been elected Pennsylvania’s next Governor with Austin Davis as lieutenant governor, although Republican Doug Mastriano did not concede Tuesday night. Shapiro had 54.42 percent of the vote, or 2,571,668 votes, at the time his victory was called. Mastriano 43.74 percent, or 2,067,092 votes. In what felt like a concession speech, Mastriano told supporters 30…


Wiley Nickel Wins Close, Critical North Carolina Congressional Race

Democrat Wiley Nickel won a closely watched race for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing a swing district in North Carolina. Nickel had 51.3 percent of the vote with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Bo Hines, 25, had 48.6 percent. The Associated Press…


Ted Budd Claims North Carolina’s Open Senate Seat for Republicans

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Republican Ted Budd has defeated Democrat challenger Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s Senate race, giving his party a pickup in their fight to secure a majority in the upper chamber. “I want to thank President Donald J Trump, North Carolina’s own Lara Trump, and the entire Trump family for everything that they are doing…


Republican Greg Abbott Defeats Beto O’Rourke in Texas Governor’s Race

Republican Governor Greg Abbott has beaten Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke in the race for Texas governor and is set to serve a third term in office. Decision Desk HQ called the election for Abbott at 9:23 p.m. Central time. The Associated Press also called the race for Abbott. Abbott wrote on Twitter late on Tuesday that Texans have…


Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Beats Stacey Abrams

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp beat Democrat Stacey Abrams on Nov. 8 for the second time, as Abrams conceded before the clock struck midnight. “Let me begin by offering congratulations to Gov. Brian Kemp,” Abrams told supporters in Atlanta. “I am suspending my campaign for governor,” she added later. Kemp had approximately 53.7 percent of the…


Davids Holds Off Adkins to Stymie GOP Congressional Sweep in Kansas

Incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) will return for a third term in Washington as Kansas’ lone congressional Democrat, according to projections on Nov. 8. Davids had 55 percent of the vote with nearly all precincts reporting, according to the Kansas Secretary of State Office.  Republican challenger Amanda Adkins had 43 percent. The Associated Press and other…


Hochul Defeats Republican Zeldin in New York Governor’s Race

NEW YORK CITY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has defeated her Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) in a tighter-than-expected race in the Democrat stronghold. According to a projection by Decision Desk HQ at 11:31 p.m. ET, Hochul has won the race with 54.2 percent, to Zeldin’s 45.8  percent, with 79 percent reporting as of midnight…


California Gov. Newsom’s Reelection Appears Likely

Gavin Newsom appears poised to serve another four-year term as California’s governor, according to preliminary results in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Newsom was leading the gubernatorial race with about 62.1 percent of the vote over state Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) with approximately 37.9 percent, according to unofficial election results posted by the Secretary of…


California Gov. Newsom Prevails in Reelection Campaign

Gavin Newsom is poised to serve another four-year term as California’s governor, according to preliminary results in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Newsom was leading the gubernatorial race with about 61.3 percent of the vote over state Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) with approximately 38.7 percent, according to unofficial election results posted by the Secretary of…


Democrat Hassan Wins Highly-Watched US Senate Race in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Democrat U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan has won one of the most heavily watched races in the nation, clinching a comfortable victory over Republican challenger Don Bolduc. According to the Associated Press, Hassan secured 55.1 percent of the vote,  comfortably beating Bolduc who scored 42.9 percent. Earlier in the day, those who believed in…