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Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin

Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared that Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin won reelection to the U.S.

AP Race Call: Democrat Norma Torres wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 35th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Norma Torres won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. Torres defeated Republican Mike Cargile. Torres is a longtime incumbent who sits on the House Committee on Administration.
GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District

GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis.
Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S.
Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump

Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the White House — once it determined that remaining uncounted votes mostly from the greater Milwaukee area would not be enough to al
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to set up a rent bank for struggling renters

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to set up a rent bank for struggling renters

HALIFAX — Low-income tenants in Nova Scotia who fall behind on their rent could soon turn to a rent bank for a no-interest emergency loan if the Liberal party wins the provincial election on Nov. 26.
With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?

With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?

Voters had the chance this election to break the highest glass ceiling in American politics by electing Kamala Harris the nation’s first female president.
Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a pe
Republicans rack up another good election night in South Carolina

Republicans rack up another good election night in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Just like the 12 other elections this century, it was a good night for Republicans in South Carolina. The GOP continues to gain seats almost 25 years after taking control of nearly the entire state government.
GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District

GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis.