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GOP hopes of huge Latino gains realized in Florida but less evident around the country so far

November 9, 2022 3:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Republicans had hoped to make big enough gains among Latino voters in 2022, extending their inroads from two years ago, that…

Biden says midterm vote was a ‘good day for democracy’ and notes the ‘red wave’ didn’t happen

November 9, 2022 3:09 PM David Gonzalez

(CNN) — President Joe Biden is addressing reporters Wednesday after appearing to withstand historic and political…

How election officials staved off chaos at polling places Tuesday

November 9, 2022 2:20 PM CNN

CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Fredreka Schouten, Tierney Sneed and Jeremy Herb, CNN In many ways, the 2022 elections were an example of the plane landing…

How election officials staved off chaos at polling places Tuesday

November 9, 2022 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, Tierney Sneed and Jeremy Herb, CNN In many ways, the 2022 elections were an example of the plane landing safely. The fallout…

Nancy Pelosi doesn’t talk about her future in call with House Democrats

November 9, 2022 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised her caucus Wednesday on a call with members for defying the odds and keeping more seats than…

Trump grapples with 2024 questions amid GOP midterm letdown

November 9, 2022 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr and Kristen Holmes, CNN Donald Trump wanted to catapult himself into a third presidential campaign with a wave of Republican midterm…

Georgia Senate race will go to a runoff, CNN projects

November 9, 2022 12:45 PM CNN

CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN The hotly contested Senate contest in Georgia will advance to a runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and…

Kevin McCarthy moves quickly to secure potential speakership as hard-right group weighs a long-shot challenge

November 9, 2022 11:45 AM CNN

CNN By Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is moving swiftly to lock down the votes to claim the speaker’s gavel…

Biden says midterm vote was a ‘good day for democracy’ and notes the ‘red wave’ didn’t happen

November 9, 2022 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is addressing reporters Wednesday after appearing to withstand historic and political…

Johnson prevails in Wisconsin Senate race that Democrats eyed as pickup opportunity

November 9, 2022 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will win reelection, CNN projects, defeating Mandela Barnes in a race that Democrats saw…

Breaking down the significant turmoil that’s unfolded in the Oath Keepers trial

November 9, 2022 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN The seditious conspiracy trial of five alleged Oath Keepers leaders has become mired in conflict as…

Kevin McCarthy moves quickly to secure potential speakership as hard-right group weighs a long-shot challenge

November 9, 2022 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is moving swiftly to lock down the votes to claim the speaker’s gavel as a…

Newt Gingrich ordered to testify before Georgia grand jury investigating 2020 election aftermath

November 9, 2022 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Murray, CNN Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich must testify before the Atlanta-area special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald Trump…

Voter ID, citizenship, ranked-choice voting: Here’s what voters in these states decided about rules for future elections

November 9, 2022 9:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, Shawna Mizelle and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Voters in several states on Tuesday were asked whether to amend rules that will determine…

Key Trump-backed candidates have a rough night as crucial races still too early to call

November 9, 2022 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Former President Donald Trump’s endorsements for political candidates in close high-profile races have not yet given…

Youngkin sent Pelosi a handwritten note apologizing for comments about attack on husband

November 9, 2022 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent a handwritten note of apology to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for comments he made after the…

Youngkin sent Pelosi a handwritten note apologizing for comments about attack on husband

November 9, 2022 8:09 AM CNN

CNN By Daniella Diaz, CNN Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent a handwritten note of apology to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for comments he made after…

Kathy Hochul wins full term as New York governor

November 9, 2022 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg, CNN New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will win a first full term in office, CNN projects, defeating Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin…

Inside Joe Biden’s cautiously optimistic election night

November 9, 2022 7:18 AM CNN

CNN By Phil Mattingly, CNN The story of President Joe Biden’s Election Night can be told by the two congratulatory messages he delivered…

Inside Joe Biden’s cautiously optimistic election night

November 9, 2022 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Phil Mattingly, CNN The story of President Joe Biden’s Election Night can be told by the two congratulatory messages he delivered roughly…

Marijuana legalization on the ballot in these states: Here’s what voters decided

November 9, 2022 4:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana use will fail in three states and pass in two, CNN projects, as momentum…

Kari Lake raises unfounded doubts about election results in Arizona governor race that’s too early to call

November 9, 2022 1:46 AM CNN

CNN By Maeve Reston, CNN Democrat Katie Hobbs is leading Republican Kari Lake in Arizona governor’s race with a little more than half of…

Abortion rights were on the ballot in these states. Here’s what voters decided.

November 9, 2022 12:29 AM CNN

CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, Devan Cole and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Voters in three states moved to protect abortion rights on Tuesday, CNN projects,…

Voters deliver ringing endorsement of abortion rights on midterm ballot initiatives across the US

November 9, 2022 12:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, Devan Cole and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Voters in key states on Tuesday made their support for abortion rights clear, affirming a…

Kari Lake raises unfounded doubts about election results in Arizona governor race that’s too early to call

November 9, 2022 12:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston, CNN Democrat Katie Hobbs is leading Republican Kari Lake in Arizona governor’s race with a little more than half of precincts…

The votes have been cast. Now comes the race to finish counting — and the potential legal fights

November 9, 2022 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Herb, CNN Election workers are tabulating ballots in key states that will determine the balance of power in Congress as well as more than…

Takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections

November 8, 2022 11:56 PM CNN

CNN By Eric Bradner, Dan Merica and Gregory Krieg, CNN The battle for control of Congress is coming into focus as votes are counted in competitive…

El Paso City Rep. district 6 seat headed for a runoff

November 8, 2022 7:03 PM Kerry Mannix, Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s district 6 representative will now be decided in a runoff election. The results were Claudia Lizette Rodriguez with 43%…

John Fetterman will defeat Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race, CNN projects

November 8, 2022 11:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg, CNN Democrat John Fetterman will win the Pennsylvania Senate race, CNN projects, defeating Republican Mehmet Oz, flipping the seat…

John Fetterman will defeat Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race, CNN projects

November 8, 2022 11:20 PM CNN

CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN Democrat John Fetterman will win the Pennsylvania Senate race, CNN projects, defeating Republican Mehmet Oz, flipping the…