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New maps help Wisconsin Democrats make legislative gains and set up a push for majorities in 2026

New maps help Wisconsin Democrats make legislative gains and set up a push for majorities in 2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats came out of Tuesday's elections with substantial gains in the Wisconsin Legislature under new district boundaries, setting them up for a run for a majority in two years.
1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — One of two Democratic state attorneys in Florida who Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis removed from office in what opponents say were political moves won back their old job from voters.

AP Race Call: Democrat Nellie Pou wins election to U.S. House in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District

Democrat Nellie Pou won election to a U.S. House seat representing New Jersey on Wednesday. Pou won the seat vacated by longtime Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who died earlier this year. She defeated Republican Billy Prempeh and two others.
Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3

Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendmen
Why AP called Michigan for Trump

Why AP called Michigan for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's lead in the “blue wall” state of Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit's county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harri

AP Race Call: Democrat Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wisconsin

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won reelection to a third term representing Wisconsin on Wednesday. Baldwin's win was key for Democrats in their hopes to maintain majority control of the Senate.
Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights advocates prevailed on seven ballot measures across the U.S. in Tuesday's election and lost on three. The losses are the first on statewide reproductive rights ballot measures anywhere in the U.S.

Why AP called Michigan for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's lead in the “blue wall” state of Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit's county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harri
3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three races for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania remained uncalled by The Associated Press on Wednesday, as vote counting continued and Republicans fought to keep their slim majority in the chamber.
Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

CHICAGO (AP) — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as control of the U.S. House remained up for grabs. U.S. Rep.