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PoliticsNov 4Latinos' rejection of GOP boosts Dems in Texas upsetsLatino voters helped Democrats break Republicans' decades-long grip on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, casting doubt on President Trump's historic 2024 gains with the fast-growing electorate.Why it matters: Republicans bet Trump's Latino breakthrough two years ago would create a lasting GOP realignment in Texas and beyond. Tuesday's results exposed how quickly those gains could unravel — and raised new questions about Republicans' coalition heading into 2028.Early results show Hispanic voters' shift aided Democrats in capturing a Senate seat and the governorship in TexaAxios
PoliticsNov 4Missouri voters reject new GOP-friendly House mapA ballot measure that looks to enact a more Republican-friendly House map in Missouri is projected to fail, delivering a major win for Democrats, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).  Voters rejected the ballot measure, known as Proposition A, which would have allowed lawmakers to pass a new set of congressional lines ahead of the…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played rolePresident Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning U.S. midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in…Japan Today
PoliticsNov 4Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm electionsThe elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 4Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife’s Abuse AllegationsThe defeat of the two-term Republican by Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, handed Democrats a seat that had appeared out of reach before the family clash became public.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Elon Musk breaks silence after historic billionaire blitz fails to stop nationwide Democratic sweepTalarico went on to criticize Musk indirectly, accusing social media platform owners of being divisiveThe Independent World
PoliticsNov 4Jocelyn Benson Holds Michigan Governor’s Office for DemocratsMs. Benson, the secretary of state, defeated Representative John James in a swing state that often plays a critical role in presidential elections.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight"CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race. She spoke to her supporters on Wednesday.CBS News
PoliticsNov 4House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."NPR News
BusinessNov 4Treasury yields fall as investors crowd into bonds for safety amid election stock sell-offTreasury yields fell on Tuesday night, as investors sought shelter from a sell-off in equity futures sparked by big victories from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.CNBC
PoliticsNov 4Democratic-led US Congress to turn up heat on Beijing over AI, Taiwan: analystFollow the SCMP’s live coverage here A Democratic-controlled US Congress will ramp up pressure on Beijing over Taiwan, artificial intelligence (AI) and export controls, even if the US midterm results leave Washington’s overall strategy towards Beijing unchanged, according to a Chinese analyst. Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies, called the results so far a “blue tsunami” and a “big win” for the Democrats that would turn US President Donald Trump...South China Morning Post
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Amy Acton makes history in OhioDemocrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 4Louisiana 5th District House race proceeds to runoffDemocratic Louisiana state Rep. Patricia Moore and Republican state Rep. Gabe Firment are projected to advance to a runoff in Louisiana’s 5th House District race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Moore had less than a one percentage point advantage over Firment as of 12:53 a.m. with 93 percent of votes in on Wednesday morning,…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Knickerbocker defeats Turner, flips Ohio House seat for DemocratsDemocrat Kristina Knickerbocker is projected to win Ohio’s 10th District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Knickerbocker defeated longtime Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) in a district the incumbent comfortably held for more than two decades. The Democrat garnered just over 49 percent of the vote while the incumbent notched nearly 48 percent, with 65 percent…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Watch: Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters as ballot count continues in tight Michigan Senate raceMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke to his supporters early Wednesday morning amid his tight Senate battle with Mike Rogers.CBS News
PoliticsNov 4Four Nigerian-Americans win US midterm electionsFour Nigerian-Americans have won elective positions in the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, while the outcome of another candidate, Segun Adeyina, remained pending in Georgia as votes were being counted. The post Four Nigerian-Americans win US midterm elections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsNov 4How Gina Hinojosa Captured TexasThe woman who took down Greg Abbott concentrated on pocketbook issues, but voters’ opposition to Republican immigration policies was a tailwind.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Watch midterm election results live: Trump suffers devastating losses as Democrats win control of House and SenateWatch live results from the crucial midterm elections on Wednesday (4 November), after the Democrats won back full control of Congress.The Independent World
PoliticsNov 4Americans have said 'NO TO WAR,' Iran speaker says as Democrats take CongressGhalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."CNBC
PoliticsNov 4Democrat flips Gonzales’s former House seat in TexasTexas Democratic Senate candidate Katy Padilla Stout is projected to win the Lone Star State’s open seat for the 23rd Congressional District vacated by former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. Padilla Stout defeated YouTube personality Brandon Herrera (R), an outspoken firearms advocate with President Trump’s endorsement. She ran…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4James Talarico speaks to supporters after historic Senate win: "We just took back Texas"CBS News projects that Democratic State Rep. James Talarico has flipped a Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico delivered his victory speech on Wednesday after winning the first Texas Senate seat since 1988.CBS News
PoliticsNov 4Democratic governors elected on promises to stop data centre buildingGubernatorial wins in Texas, Georgia and Ohio and local ballot measures show depth of discontent with Trump-backed infrastructure spreeFinancial Times
PoliticsNov 4From "Desvelado" to Congress: Bobby Pulido recovers a seat for Democrats in TexasThe Texan artist won a key election, recovering for Democrats a district that had backed Trump in 2024. Pulido, with a campaign that merged politics and culture, managed to connect with Latino voters, highlighting his moderate profile and focus on local issues.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Americans deliver stunning rebuke to Trump as blue wave sweeps countryDemocrats take Congress as Republicans defeated in midterm races from Texas to GeorgiaFinancial Times
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