Category Archives: World
Democrat Jay Jones wins race to be Virginia attorney general despite texts endorsing violence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrat Jay Jones was elected Tuesday as Virginia attorney general, riding a wave of voter dissatisfaction with the White House to overcome the revelation that in 2022 he sent wi...
Nov 04, 2025
Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially da...
Nov 04, 2025
Maine voters reject new GOP-backed voter ID requirement while Texans approve citizenship proposal
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine voters on Tuesday rejected a suite of Republican-backed changes to the state's voting procedures that have been animating conservatives across the country. The Maine initi...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: Democrat-backed Justice Christine Donohue retains seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Christine Donohue was retained by Pennsylvania voters on Tuesday. The state's Supreme Court had a 5-2 Democratic majority entering Tuesday's electi...
Nov 04, 2025
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent
NEW YORK (AP) - Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore po...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, elected New York City mayor
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday. Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. He will replace Mayor Eric Adams, who dr...
Nov 04, 2025
City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
DETROIT (AP) - City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city. Sheffield defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesd...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected NJ governor over Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Sherrill will succeed term-lim...
Nov 04, 2025
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rig...
Nov 04, 2025
AP Race Call: Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayor’s race, will be first woman to lead city
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mary Sheffield won the race for Detroit mayor on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr. to become the first woman elected to lead the city. Sheffield, the Detroit City Council presid...
Nov 04, 2025
