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Virginia repeals same-sex marriage ban from state constitution

Virginia voters have approved a measure repealing language from the state constitution restricting same-sex marriage, Decision Desk HQ projects. The amendment removes a provision stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman and prohibits the state from denying a marriage license to two adults because of their sex, gender or race. A…

Jackson ousts Collins in Maine Senate flip

Democrat Troy Jackson is projected to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R) in Maine, flipping the GOP seat for the first time in almost 50 years, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Jackson’s win marks a stunning rise for the former state Senate president who ran unsuccessfully for governor this cycle. The Democrat notched 53 percent…

Garrett clinches Rose’s open House seat in Tennessee

Republican Johnny Garrett is projected to clinch the Tennessee House seat left open by outgoing Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.), defeating Democrat Mike Croley, Independent Christopher Monday and Independent Angus Purdy, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Garrett, a self-described “Trump Conservative,” previously served as the state House’s majority whip since 2019 before…

Bo French loses TX Railroad Commissioner race

Bo French, the GOP nominee running for Texas railroad commissioner, is projected to lose his race to Democrat Jon Rosenthal, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican lost support from several prominent Republicans in his state after he posted on social media about University of Texas at Austin students of South Asian descent. In a…

Democrats hold on to redistricted House seat in Texas

Johnny Garcia (D) is projected to win the race to represent Texas’s 35th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The district, which was redrawn in the GOP’s favor during a mid-decade redistricting effort led by state Republicans, is represented by Rep. Greg Casar (D). It includes the suburbs of San Antonio and surrounding…

Letlow narrowly wins Senate seat in Louisiana

GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is projected to narrowly win her Louisiana Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). She will be the first Republican woman to represent the Pelican State after she defeated Democratic nominee Jamie Davis in the contest to replace outgoing Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). She notched about 50 percent of the…

Virginia passes ‘reproductive freedom’ ballot measure

Virginia voters passed a “reproductive freedom” ballot measure Tuesday, enshrining current protections — including abortion — into the state constitution, Decision Desk HQ projects. The amendment puts protections for abortion, birth control, and in-vitro fertilization into the state constitution. It also protects fertility care, pregnancy-related care, and miscarriage care. The amendment makes abortion legal…

Maine Republican Susan Collins concedes Senate seat in a tech-fueled race.

The longtime senator counted tech executives like Palantir CEO Alex Karp and venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz among her donors. Democratic challenger Troy Jackson also received some billionaire support, but no obvious tech ties. Maine almost became the first state to pause data centers, before the governor vetoed the moratorium. [Link: Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1021080/maine-senate-race-susan-collins-ai-data-centers | The Verge]

Arizona rejects citizenship voting requirement ballot measure

A ballot measure that would stipulate only U.S. citizens can register and vote in Arizona elections and ban foreign nationals from contributing to elections in the state is projected to fail, according to Decision Desk HQ. DDHQ called the vote at 12:15 a.m. EST Wednesday, with 62 percent of votes counted. The ballot breakdown was…

Davis defends North Carolina House seat, defeating Buckhout

Democratic Rep. Don Davis (N.C.) is projected to hold on to his House seat after it was redrawn to favor Republicans in a GOP-led redistricting effort in North Carolina, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Tar Heel State’s 1st District was redrawn last year to include communities that have historically supported Republican candidates. Davis is…

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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