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On Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's election
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Soldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines of the country’s east were only vaguely aware of American election results pointing to Donald Trump’s victory Wednesday — but firm in their hopes for the next president of the United States. ...
Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride easily defeated Republican John Whalen III on Tuesday in the race for Delaware’s lone House seat. Whalen is a...
AP Race Call: Republican Max Miller wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 7th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Max Miller won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Ohio on Tuesday. Miller prevailed in a three-way race with ex-Rep. Dennis Kucinich and two-time Democratic challenger Matthew Diemer. Kucinich served as a Democrat in the House for 18 years and twice ran for president. This year, he ran...
AP Race Call: Republican Andy Ogles wins reelection to U.S. House in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Andrew Ogles won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Tennessee on Tuesday. This will be the second term Ogles will serve in the state's 5th District‚ which includes large parts of Nashville. Republicans redrew the state's congressional districts to their advantage, which notably...
AP Race Call: Democrat Robin Kelly wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Illinois on Tuesday. Kelly, who has ben in office for over a decade, has been a vocal supporter of gun reforms and community policing. She first won the district in 2013 in a special election to replace then-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.,...
Democrat Matt Meyer defeats Republican Michael Ramone in Delaware governor’s race
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic county executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican lawmaker Michael Ramone in the race to become Delaware's governor. With Tuesday’s victory, Democrats extended their decades-long control of the state’s executive branch. The last time Delawareans...
AP Race Call: Democrat Matt Meyer wins election for governor in Delaware
Democrat Matt Meyer won the election for Delaware governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Michael Ramone. With his victory over the state's GOP House minority leader, Meyer maintains the hold on the governor's office that Democrats have had for more than 30 years. Meyer currently serves as chief executive of...
AP Race Call: Republican Patrick Morrisey wins election for governor in West Virginia
Republican Patrick Morrisey captured the governor's office in West Virginia on Tuesday. Morrisey defeated Huntington Democratic Mayor Steve Williams. Morrisey has served three terms as the state's attorney general. He had a lopsided advantage in campaign fundraising over Williams in a state where registered...
The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is among just over two dozen seats nationwide that are considered toss ups. Two other House races in the state’s 4th...
Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to campaign and fundraise for colleagues, making their final arguments before a consequential ballot the week after the presidential election. But their pitches are mostly behind...