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PoliticsNov 4Polls close in 15 states, CBS News projects Wyoming and Colorado Senate racesPolls have closed in 15 more states, bringing 81% of the country's polls to a close. CBS News projects that Republican Harriet Hageman will win the Wyoming Senate race and incumbent Democrat John Hickenlooper will win reelection to his Colorado Senate seat.CBS News
PoliticsNov 4TAKEOVER - LINK - 2024 ELEX MAPABC News
PoliticsNov 4Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seatOssoff is seen as a potential leading contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if he throws his hat in the ring.BBC World
PoliticsNov 4Republican Byron Donalds makes history as Florida's first Black governorDemocrats have not captured the governor's office in the state in more than 30 yearsThe Independent World
PoliticsNov 4Stratton's win sets up Senate first for 3 Black womenFor the first time in history, three Black women will serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate when Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton takes office in January.Why it matters: It took over 235 years for two Black women to serve in the U.S. Senate at the same time. Two years later, that number will grow to three.Driving the news: Stratton won election to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating Republican Don Tracy, per AP.She'll join Sens. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Maryland), who were both elected in 2024 and became the first two Black women to serve simultaneously Axios
PoliticsNov 4Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins Oklahoma governor’s raceFormer Oklahoma state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat Democratic state Rep. Cyndi Munson in the Sooner State’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Mazzei, who previously served as the state’s secretary of budget under Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, will succeed the term-limited governor, keeping the office in GOP hands. With…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4South Carolina’s Climer wins election to succeed Norman in HouseRepublican Wes Climer is projected to succeed South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman (R) in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Climer was leading with 51 percent of the vote, with 78 percent of the total reported by DDHQ as of 9:29 p.m. EST. Climer, a state senator, defeated Democrat Mallory Dittmer to clinch…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to CongressThe 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.NPR News
PoliticsNov 4Landsman fends off GOP challenge in purple Ohio House districtRep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) is projected to fend off his President Trump-backed GOP challenger Eric Conroy to keep his seat in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).  Landsman faced a tough challenger in Conroy, a former CIA officer and Air Force veteran whom Vice President Vance told reporters he voted for…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Chris Pappas will become first openly gay male US senatorThe Human Rights Campaign hails a 'historic win' as Pappass defeats Republican former senator John Sununu for the New Hampshire seat.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsNov 4Republican Byron Donalds becomes the first Black governor of FloridaConservative candidate Byron Donalds won the governorship of Florida, defeating the Democratic challenger. He is the first African American to lead the state, according to national media projections.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Chris Pappas will be the first openly gay man in the U.S. SenateThe Democratic aspirant for New Hampshire, Chris Pappas, triumphed over his Republican adversary, securing a seat in the U.S. Senate. Pappas, who succeeds Jeanne Shaheen after 18 years, becomes the first openly gay man in the Senate, marking a milestone for the LGBT community.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Bottoms of Georgia will be the first Black governor of the USA, according to projectionsKeisha Lance Bottoms makes history by becoming the country's first African American governor after winning in Georgia. The Southern state, crucial in presidential elections, leans towards the Democratic party with this historic victory.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Gaines set to succeed Georgia’s Collins in HouseRepublican Houston Gaines is projected to win Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democrat Pamela DeLancy in the race for the open House seat. Gaines, a Georgia state representative endorsed by President Trump, will succeed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), who gave up his House seat to run for Senate. Gaines’s victory…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Buttigieg calls Trump’s Reflecting Pool press conference ‘symbol of incompetence’Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called President Trump’s recent press conference in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a “symbol of incompetence.” “The fact that even after manipulating the districts, these districts are still competitive and may well be Democratic in this election shows you just how far the priorities of the White House…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Wins Georgia Governor’s Race, a Breakthrough for Black WomenKeisha Lance Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, is the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state and the first Democrat to win the office in Georgia in decades.NYT US
BusinessNov 4New Jersey is already delivering relief checks through a state program: how to know if you applyApplications can be submitted until November 2. It reaches owners and tenants who meet certain requirements.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as first Black woman elected governorBottoms, a former adviser to ex-President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 4Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unityNPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.NPR News
PoliticsNov 4Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governorKeisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.NPR News
PoliticsNov 4Cowan clinches Georgia House seat held by retiring LoudermilkRepublican John Cowan, a neurosurgeon and small-business owner, is projected to win Georgia’s 11th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democratic Woodstock attorney Chris Harden in the open race. Cowan led Harden 53.8 percent to 46.2 percent with 76 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 9:17 p.m. EST Tuesday. Cowan…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate SeatThe Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel reacts to midterms resultsRahm Emanuel, former White House chief of staff, joins CBS News to share his live thoughts on the midterms as results flow in from Florida and beyond.CBS News
PoliticsNov 4The Democrat Phil Weiser wins the election for governor in ColoradoThe Attorney General, new state leader, succeeds Polis after defeating the ex-military and founder of a religious organization. The victory was confirmed by the news agency at 9 p.m., marking a change in the political direction of the state.Clarín