Pat Ryan Holds a Democratic House Swing Seat in New York
Representative Pat Ryan, a moderate Democrat, had been a top Republican target in his Hudson Valley district.
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Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, Is Elected Governor of New Hampshire
Ms. Ayotte entered the race with greater name recognition than the Democrat, Joyce Craig, and was seen as a natural…
Josh Stein Defeats Mark Robinson in North Carolina Governor’s Race
Mr. Stein’s campaign focused on education and abortion rights. But the core of his message was that Mr. Robinson, the…
Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator
Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking…
Gov. Greg Gianforte of Montana Handily Wins Re-election
The Republican incumbent fended off a challenge from Ryan Busse. Democrats held the Montana governorship for 16 years, until Mr….
Alsobrooks Defeats Hogan in Maryland, Keeping a Blue-State Senate Seat
The Prince George’s County executive will be the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the Senate. Her race against…
New Yorkers Pass an Equal Rights Amendment Tied to Abortion Access
Proposition 1 was aggressively opposed by Republicans, who tried to cast it as an attack on girls’ sports and a…
Republicans Make Early Gain in Push for Control of the Senate
As expected, Gov. Jim Justice won the seat left open by the retirement of Senator Joe Manchin III, putting the…
Americans Head to the Polls: A Look at Election Day, in Photos
Voters flocked to churches, schools and community centers in an election that is expected to have record turnout.
Why Exit Polls Are Misleading
Exit polls don’t have a very good track record, and they can contribute to misleading narratives on election night.