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Lee, Fontana lead Pittsburgh-area primaries as Allegheny counts votes
politics6 days ago

Lee, Fontana lead Pittsburgh-area primaries as Allegheny counts votes

AP live results show U.S. Rep. Summer Lee won the Democratic primary for Congress and will face Republican James Hayes in November, with Allegheny County at about 99% reporting; State Sen. Wayne Fontana won the Democratic nomination for a sixth term; four contested Allegheny County state House primaries advanced (Mayes in 24th, Ferderber in 28th, Altemara in 39th, Bloam in 45th); Pittsburgh voters approved a ballot referendum to allow the city to advertise hearings online when there’s no print newspaper; the county Return Board will be sworn in Friday and the Board of Elections will certify results June 8; write-ins will be tallied for ballots with no names.

Lane County Elections: Key County, City Races and Measures Update
government-and-politics7 days ago

Lane County Elections: Key County, City Races and Measures Update

Preliminary Lane County results show multiple county and city races decided or leaning toward winners as of 10 p.m.: District 1 West, District 2 (Springfield) and District 5 East show leading candidates, Amit Kapoor trails to Katina Saint Marie for Circuit Court, and several local measures are decided or moving toward approvals/denials (watershed rights proposed bill fails, a 4-H/OSU extension measure falls short, a school facility bond falls short in Siuslaw, Willamalane levy falls short, library levy appears to pass). Eugene and Springfield city council wards report varying outcomes with several incumbents and new leaders elected or projected, reflecting a broad mix of results across Lane County.

politics20 days ago

Indiana Senate District 23 GOP Primary Remains Too Close to Call

Indiana State Senate District 23 Republican primary remains too close to call with 99% of expected votes counted; Spencer Deery and Paula Copenhaver are effectively tied at 6,334 vs 6,331 votes (about 50% each), with county results split—Deery ahead in Tippecanoe and Parke, Copenhaver ahead in Fountain and Montgomery—as officials finalize tallies.

Redrawn Ohio map heightens GOP odds in U.S. House primaries
elections21 days ago

Redrawn Ohio map heightens GOP odds in U.S. House primaries

Ohio’s newly redrawn map is expected to tilt the U.S. House primaries toward Republicans in districts held by Democrats Marcy Kaptur and Greg Landsman, as GOP challengers Derek Merrin, Madison Sheahan and Josh Williams vie for nominations; Trump has endorsed Eric Conroy against Landsman, and Washington Post live updates are tracking results ahead of the November ballot.

Texas primaries: When polls close and how quickly results arrive
politics2 months ago

Texas primaries: When polls close and how quickly results arrive

Polls in most of Texas close at 8 p.m. ET, with the far western edge (El Paso) closing at 9 p.m. ET; CNN won’t project statewide races until the full race is closed, though some congressional races may project starting at 8 p.m. ET. Early results typically come quickly, often with more than half of ballots reported in the first hour and the majority by midnight, but statewide tallies can spill into the early morning. The article also notes North Carolina’s results may be delayed due to a precinct issue and Arkansas polls closing at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Virginia's Political Shift: Spanberger's Rise and the State's Changing Landscape
politics6 months ago

Virginia's Political Shift: Spanberger's Rise and the State's Changing Landscape

Virginia's 2023 election showed a modest blue wave with Democrats winning key statewide offices and increasing their vote share, largely driven by a collapse in Republican turnout, especially in Northern Virginia and Virginia Beach, while rural areas showed some signs of recovery for Democrats. The results indicate a shift in voting patterns, with Democrats becoming less dependent on Northern Virginia and making gains in traditionally Republican areas like Lynchburg and Spotsylvania.

Trump's Election Loss Highlights GOP Challenges and Calls for Filibuster End
politics6 months ago

Trump's Election Loss Highlights GOP Challenges and Calls for Filibuster End

President Trump and Democrats acknowledge the government shutdown's negative impact on Republicans in recent elections, with Democrats gaining ground and Trump pushing to end the filibuster to pass legislation more easily. The shutdown continues as congressional leaders delay negotiations, amid ongoing political tensions and upcoming funding deadlines.

Jacob Frey secures third term as Minneapolis mayor amid election updates
local-politics6 months ago

Jacob Frey secures third term as Minneapolis mayor amid election updates

Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor in a ranked-choice voting election, defeating Omar Fateh with 50.03% of the vote in the final round, amid a record-high voter turnout. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, will serve a third term, while Fateh, a democratic socialist and Somali American, acknowledged the campaign's impact on the city's political narrative.

Democrats achieve sweeping victory in Virginia House elections
politics6 months ago

Democrats achieve sweeping victory in Virginia House elections

Democrats increased their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates from 51 to 64 seats, flipping several key suburban districts and reflecting a shift towards Democratic strength in population centers, despite Republican efforts and heavy spending. The election results are seen as a bellwether for future political trends in Virginia.