Politics

Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.

Nov 5, 2024 11:17 PM Read more >

Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate

HOUSTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep.

Nov 5, 2024 11:17 PM Read more >

AP Race Call: Democrat Bill Keating wins reelection to U.S. House in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Bill Keating won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Massachusetts on Wednesday. Keating, first elected to the House in 2010, pushed back a challenge from Republican Dan Sullivan.

Nov 5, 2024 11:16 PM Read more >

Why AP called the Texas Senate race for Ted Cruz

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz successfully defended his seat against Democratic Rep.

Nov 5, 2024 11:11 PM Read more >

AP Race Call: Nebraska voters approve constitutional amendment enshrining 12-week abortion ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraska voters approved a ballot measure to write the state’s current 12-week abortion ban into the state constitution. It also allows for a stricter ban to be imposed.

Nov 5, 2024 11:10 PM Read more >

AP Race Call: Democrat Maggie Goodlander wins election to U.S. House in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

Democrat Maggie Goodlander won election to a U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire on Wednesday, holding the seat for her party. She will succeed Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster, who is retiring after six terms in Congress.

Nov 5, 2024 11:08 PM Read more >

AP Race Call: Democrat Thomas Suozzi wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 3rd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing New York on Wednesday. Suozzi, who had represented this Long Island district for three terms before stepping down to challenge Gov.

Nov 5, 2024 11:08 PM Read more >

The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.

Nov 5, 2024 11:08 PM Read more >

AP Race Call: Republican Troy Downing wins election to U.S. House in Montana's 2nd Congressional District

Republican Troy Downing won election to a U.S. House seat representing Montana on Wednesday.

Nov 5, 2024 11:04 PM Read more >

Figures wins Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Shomari Figures, a former top aide to U.S.

Nov 5, 2024 11:03 PM Read more >