Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race, extending Democratic control
Benson will succeed Gretchen Whitmer, NBC News projects. It’s the first time in more than 60 years that Michigan will have had two Democratic governors in a row.
Search
Search covers the most recently published. For the full archive, browsethe topics.
28 results for"first woman governor Ohio"
Record number of female governors elected
Voters in 15 states have elected female governors, setting a record as Democrats made sweeping gains in races up and down the ballot.
Hakeem Jeffries on path to become first Black Speaker of the House
Democrats will win control of the House, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, a major victory for the party, which will now have the power to pursue a sweeping oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration. CNN's Manu Raju is at the headquarters of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who is now on track to become Speaker of the House and would be the first Black Speaker in history.
Democrats flip four governorships, extending their inroads into red states
Democratic candidates flipped control of governorships in four races while maintaining power in several other states, further punctuating the party’s success in Tuesday’s elections.
Wright accounts for 4TDs to send Buffalo past Miami (Ohio) 34-31 in OT
MIAMI, Ohio (AP) — Jason Wright threw for 358 yards and accounted for four touchdowns and Buffalo rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Miami of Ohio 34-31 i...
James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat in decades
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.
Kochetkov suffers first loss as Predators down Hurricanes 4-1
As tends to happen when the opponent is Nashville, the Canes got Saros’d
Meet Zorba, a Belgian Malinois who was India's first dog on anti-poaching duty and helped catch 60 poachers of Assam's rhinos in his eight-year career
In the forests of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, where one-horned rhinoceroses have long faced the threat of poaching, one of the most determined
GOP Rep. Max Miller loses re-election in Ohio following abuse allegations from his ex-wife
Miller has denied the allegations, which featured prominently in the campaign. Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated the two-term congressman, NBC News projects.
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
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…
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…
Jim Risch wins fourth term in Idaho Senate race
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch (R) has won a fourth term on Capitol Hill, Decision Desk HQ projects. Risch, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, defeated Independent Todd Achilles to hold on to his seat. The incumbent was first elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving as lieutenant governor and governor of the…
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]
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs wins re-election over GOP Rep. Andy Biggs in Arizona
NBC News projects that Hobbs defeated Biggs for a second term, keeping the key battleground state governorship in Democratic hands.
Democrat Andrews' South Carolina midterm victory defies prediction markets odds
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Prediction markets notched their first high-profile miss of Tuesday's US midterm elections, as Democrat Annie Andrews ousted Re...
El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Michigan Senate race, with El-Sayed defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim American elected to the upper chamber, according to Decision Desk HQ. El-Sayed, a doctor and former head of health departments in Detroit and Wayne County, prevailed against Rogers, a former congressman backed by…
Rohit Sharma’s record in Auckland: How Hitman has performed at Eden Park in all formats
With the first ODI set for Eden Park in Auckland, here's a look at how Rohit Sharma performed at the ground.
Democratic nurse defeats Steil in Wisconsin district
Democrat Mitchell Berman is projected to defeat GOP Rep. Bryan Steil (R) in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Berman, a nurse working in the Veterans Health Administration, will be the first Democrat to represent the southeastern Wisconsin district since former Rep. Peter Barca (D-Wis.), who left office in 1995. The Cook…
Harvie defeats Fitzpatrick in major pickup for Democrats
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie (D) will oust moderate GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) in a major pickup for Democrats, Decision Desk HQ projects. Fitzpatrick has defied political gravity time and time again since he was first elected a decade ago, routinely outperforming the top of his party’s ticket and managing to win reelection even as the district…
College Football Playoff committee completely screwed up initial CFP rankings reveal
The first College Football Playoff rankings should clarify how the committee separates contenders. Tuesday’s reveal instead created three difficult questions...
OTD (4/11/1972): Billy Elliott’s Sunderland Debut Brings Fireworks
Billy Elliott took temporary charge after Alan Brown's shock departure in November 1972. Could his first game at the helm spark a revival at Roker Park?
The blue wave that broke Trump’s Republican map
Democrats soared to victory Tuesday night across races for Congress and governors’ mansions, and are set to retake power in Congress by higher margins than the party has had since last century. It’s a striking condemnation from voters of the war in Iran and President Trump’s leadership of the Republican Party. Midterm elections are usually…
Kentucky Gets Major Boost From Iowa State Transfer in Season Debut
Kentucky forward Milan Momcilovic impressed in his first game as a Wildcat. Momcilovic scored a game-high 24 points in Kentucky’s 85-57 win over Manhattan. T...
Lions Sign Ex-Cardinals Draft Pick After Jack Campbell Injury
The Detroit Lions have acted quickly in finding their replacement options for the injured Jack Campbell. First, the team signed K.J. Britt to their active ro...
Swedish Ambassador Petra Menander: Diwali is already my favourite time of the year in India
This is Swedish Ambassador Petra Menander's first Diwali in India, and the festival has already become her favourite time of the year.
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…
A Hardik Pandya fan, Rohan Rajbhar slams maiden ton; dedicates milestone to mother after anchoring Rajasthan’s recovery alongside Mahipal Lomror
Playing only his fourth First-Class match, Rohan Rajbhar scored his maiden century, bringing up 140 off 263 balls with 11 fours and a six, as Rajasthan