Category: Midterms

Midterm Elections Updates: Democrat Josh Shapiro Wins Election for Governor in Pennsylvania

The latest on the midterm elections. _____ Democrat Josh Shapiro Wins Election for Governor in Pennsylvania Democrat Josh Shapiro wins election for governor in Pennsylvania. ______ McCarthy Declares GOP Victory in House; Pelosi Not Conceding Yet House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has declared that Republicans will take back the House of Representatives. A GOP takeover…


Midterm Elections Updates: Kari Lake Closes Gap with Katie Hobbs in Arizona as In-Person Votes are Counted

The latest on the midterm elections. _____ Kari Lake Closes Gap with Katie Hobbs in Arizona as In-Person Votes are Counted Only 66 percent of votes are in, but as of 10:00 a.m. local time in Arizona, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake had significantly shrunk the gap between herself and her rival, Democratic Katie Hobbs. At…


Republican Rep. Steve Chabot Loses House Re-Election Bid

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) lost his bid for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 9. Chabot, who has represented Ohio’s 1st Congressional District since 1994, lost to Democrat Greg Landsman, a former public school teacher and non-profit leader The differences between Chabot and Landsman are vast. Seeking a 14th term, Chabot was one…


Republican Rep. Steve Chabot Loses House Reelection Bid

Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) lost his bid for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 9. Chabot, who has represented Ohio’s 1st Congressional District since 1994, lost to Democrat Greg Landsman, a former public school teacher and non-profit leader The differences between Chabot and Landsman are vast. Seeking a 14th term, Chabot was one…


GOP Rep. Bacon Wins Reelection in Tight Nebraska Race

Incumbent Republican Rep. Don Bacon has secured reelection, beating Democratic challenger Tony Vargas in a tight race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Bacon, who won 51.9 percent of the vote to Vargas’s 48.1 percent with 97 percent of the votes reported as of 2:42 a.m. ET on Nov. 9….


Decisions on Oregon Races That Could Impact Partisan Balance May Be Delayed

Changes to reporting frequency in one Portland county and the state’s new “postmark rule” could delay Oregon’s tally in key races, including the razor-thin three-way race for governor and the nationally watched Congressional District 5 race between Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Clackamas County election Clerk Sherry Hall’s decision to update tallies less…


Democrat Attorney General Healey Wins Gubernatorial Race in Massachussetts

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, a progressive Democrat is projected to win the gubernatorial race against Republican Jeff Diehl, who ran an aggressive campaign. Decision Desk HQ called the race at 8:20 p.m. ET. Healey led with 71 percent of the vote with less than 2 percent of the votes counted at 8:47 p.m. ET,…


Midterm Elections Updates: Trump Keeps Limelight on JD Vance at Election Day Eve Save America Rally in Dayton

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ Trump Keeps Limelight on JD Vance at Election Day Eve Save America Rally in Dayton Speculation was rampant that Donald Trump would announce his intent to run for president again in 2024 during the Save America rally on Election Day Eve in suburban Dayton. Instead of formally declaring his…


Midterm Elections Updates: GOP Predicting Wins, Dems Brace for Setbacks

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ GOP Predicting Wins, Dems Brace for Setbacks A tumultuous election season that tugged again at America’s searing political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future comes to a close on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the first national election of Joe Biden’s presidency. Democrats…


Midterm Elections Updates: GOP Eyes Arizona US House Seats in Bid to Flip Control

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ GOP Eyes Arizona US House Seats in Bid to Flip Control The partisan makeup of Arizona’s U.S. House delegation and control of Congress itself are up for grabs Tuesday, with Republicans hoping to shift the state’s 5–4 Democratic tilt by picking up two and possibly three seats. Redistricting after…