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Democratic state auditor Rob Sand won Iowa’s gubernatorial race, the AP projected.
Sand defeated businessman and first-time candidate Zach Lahn. washingtonpost.com
Key FactsOhio voters cite economic strain and political discontent
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- Over the past year, 78% said inflation caused their family moderate or severe hardship.
- 90% said government corruption was a crucial or major factor in their vote for Congress.
- 71% felt dissatisfied or angry about the way things were going in the country.
- 79% were very or somewhat confident the election was being conducted fairly and accurately in their state.
Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott has ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's battleground 3rd Congressional District ... Show more
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Federal judge orders Iowa to allow Satanic Temple event at Capitol
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Key FactsCooper takes North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats
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- Roy Cooper decisively defeated Michael Whatley on Tuesday night, denying Republicans the chance to defend the open seat.
- Donald Trump personally recruited Whatley; Senator Thom Tillis had announced the previous year that he would not seek another term.
- In early October, the leading Republican Senate super PAC canceled its remaining North Carolina ads, shifting tens of millions of dollars to other battleground races.
- Exit polls indicated about 70 percent wanted Congress to do more to check Trump, while about 60 percent blamed him for high prices.
“I have watched for the last two years as Congress has failed to do their job, so I came here with the intention of putting people in seats that will do their job. I absolutely voted for Roy Cooper.”— North Carolina voter Matt Sheets told CNN as he cast his vote on Tuesday morning.
Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens on Sunday endorsed Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rogers.
"I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States ... Show more
Midterm elections live updates: Supreme Court denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
Midterm elections live updates: Supreme Court denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
Midterm elections live updates: Supreme Court denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
Midterm elections live updates: Supreme Court denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
Key FactsHaley Stevens backs Republican in Michigan Senate race
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- After narrowly losing a contentious primary to El-Sayed, Stevens had initially supported the Democratic candidate.
- On Sunday, Stevens backed Mike Rogers on X, saying El-Sayed had told her she was no longer welcome in his campaign.
- Prominent Democrats from moderate and progressive wings condemned the reversal, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
- DNC Chair Ken Martin accused Stevens of using a last-minute political stunt to sow division and derail the party’s momentum.
“When you see us standing with Hasan Piker and repeated hate, it’s not acceptable.”— Haley Stevens said this to reporters in Detroit on Sunday while explaining her support for Mike Rogers.
Democrat Nate Willems has defeated incumbent Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, a Republican and loyal supporter of President Donald Trump ... Show more
Incumbent Bird loses to challenger Willems in costly Iowa AG race
Incumbent Bird loses to challenger Willems in costly Iowa AG race
Rep. Matson won Iowa Senate District 21, covering Ankeny, to gain her party early ground in the Iowa Legislature on election night ... Show more
Iowa 2026 election updates: 'Nauseously optimistic' mood for Iowa Dems
Iowa 2026 election updates: 'Nauseously optimistic' mood for Iowa Dems
Google data center near Palo would use 10.4M gallons of water per day: The proposed Google data center site near Palo — at full build out — would use 10 ...
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North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Kansas, Iowa, and Ohio go to the Democrats, who are also leading in many other important races ... Show more
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"I spoke with (Rob Sand) this morning to offer my congratulations and express my personal commitment to a strong transition," Gov. Kim Reynolds said ... Show more
Outgoing Reynolds congratulates Sand, promises 'strong transition'
Outgoing Reynolds congratulates Sand, promises 'strong transition'
Outgoing Reynolds congratulates Sand, promises 'strong transition'
Outgoing Reynolds congratulates Sand, promises 'strong transition'
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Democrats are projected to seize control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, riding a “blue wave” that carried them to victory ... Show more
Blue wave breaks through Republican strongholds, handing Democrats the Senate and House
Blue wave breaks through Republican strongholds, handing Democrats the Senate and House
Key FactsDemocrats win control of both chambers in midterms
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
- The governing party had lost both chambers in midterm elections only six times before.
- Democrats captured Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maine, where Susan Collins’s 30-year tenure ended.
- Gina Hinojosa became the first Latina governor of Texas, while James Talarico secured the state’s first Democratic Senate victory in over 30 years.
- Trump told The New York Times he was willing to accept the election results and work with Democrats in Congress.
JUST IN: Three people have been injured in an active shooter incident at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, authorities say.
Republican Senator, 93, Shuts Down Calls on Him to Resign ASAP: The oldest member of Congress will not let Tuesday’s blue wave push him out before his term ...
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Key FactsCNN projects Democrats to control both chambers
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The final sizes of the projected majorities remained undetermined while vote counting continued.
- The majorities give Democrats greater scope for investigations and subpoenas; in the Senate, they can block Trump’s judicial nominees.
- Trump’s veto and the Senate’s 60-vote threshold make passage of large parts of the Democrats’ preferred agenda very unlikely.
- CNN’s voter poll found that more than six in ten respondents disapproved of Trump; two-thirds said his policies had worsened the economy.
“If anyone wants to come after California, or any one Californian, they better be ready for a fight.”— Xavier Becerra said this in his victory speech after CNN projected him to win California’s gubernatorial election.
Diversity mural ordered uncovered before Trump Dubuque rally: Dubuque officials order removal of a tarp draped over a diversity mural at the city-owned center ...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies in Iowa as part of final push before Election Day
Multiple people have been injured in an active shooter situation at the main post office in Des Moines, police say. See link below ⬇️
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Active shooter reported at main post office in Des Moines
Active shooter reported at main post office in Des Moines
Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan successfully ousted incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meek in Iowa's 1st Congressional District ... Show more
Bohannan ousts Miller-Meeks in Iowa's 1st District race, reports say
Bohannan ousts Miller-Meeks in Iowa's 1st District race, reports say
Across the country, voters reacted with joy and disbelief as Democrats pulled off stunning midterm upsets, claiming victories in traditional Republican ... Show more
For Democrats, a combination of variables worked in their favor to turn Iowa and much of the Midwest blue—but can they sustain it? Elaine Godfrey reports:
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Revenge of the White Working Class
Revenge of the White Working Class
Iowa's U.S. Senate seat is flipping. Democrat Josh Turek defeated Republican Ashley Hinson, helping Democrats secure a Senate seat. In his victory speech ... Show more
Democrats Heather Sievers, Molly Buck, Tom Walton and Mandy Newton Rosenow took over Republican Iowa House seats in metro Des Moines races ... Show more
Democrats flip four metro Des Moines seats in Iowa House
Democrats flip four metro Des Moines seats in Iowa House
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If first impressions are everything, Jaidyn Coon sure as heck made one.
The former Storm Lake Tornado had an impressive debut as an Iowa Hawkeye as he led the ... Show more
President Donald Trump said he could’ve have won the “Vietnam War in a week” when speaking to a crowd at a midterm rally in Iowa.
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become speaker of US House of Representatives
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Mississippi Senate race: Democrat Colom leads Republican Hyde-Smith by about 1,000 votes
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Republican President Donald Trump rallied with Iowa Republicans Sunday, Nov. 1 as he predicted big wins for his party despite midterm headwinds ... Show more
Donald Trump rallies with Iowa GOP, predicts big wins for Republicans
Donald Trump rallies with Iowa GOP, predicts big wins for Republicans
Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District
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🔴 🇺🇸 🗳️ Follow FRANCE 24's live coverage after Democrats consolidated control of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections ... Show more
The Metro-North suburban race loomed as one of the national marquee matchups of the midterms, in large part because Lawler is one of just three Republican ... Show more
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Well, Iowa, we hate to do this to you. But now that the midterms are over, it's officially caucus season in the Hawkeye State ... Show more
Election 2026 is over. It's time for the 2028 Iowa Caucuses to begin
Election 2026 is over. It's time for the 2028 Iowa Caucuses to begin
Election 2026 is over. It's time for the 2028 Iowa Caucuses to begin
Election 2026 is over. It's time for the 2028 Iowa Caucuses to begin
Trump will rally in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms
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Cedar Rapids trims staff after state property tax overhaul ⬇️ Click the link in comments to read moreCedar Rapids trims staff after state property tax overhaul
Mississippi Senate race: Democrat Colom leads Republican Hyde-Smith by about 1,000 votes
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OpinionEvery decision that I make will put the people of Iowa first | Opinion: Politicians, lobbyists and corporate giants have been extracting from us ...
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In a state Trump won by over 13 points in 2024, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand has flipped the governorship from red to blue, according to DDHQ and NBC News ... Show more
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate, continuing Dems' domination: Live results
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate, continuing Dems' domination: Live results
Democrats swept in Dallas County as voters went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect five county supervisors to represent newly redrawn districts ... Show more
Dallas County supervisors flips to Democrats with board expansion
Dallas County supervisors flips to Democrats with board expansion
Election 2026 live updates: Democrats win control of Senate, flipping seats in Texas, Ohio and Iowa
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Fact File: No evidence for Trump claim Canada will 'pay for all' of Keystone pipeline
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Key FactsChief of staff: U.S. Senator Murphy hospitalized after stroke
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Murphy began experiencing numbness in his arm at his son's hockey game on Saturday afternoon, Herwitt said.
- A local hospital identified the stroke; Murphy was then transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring.
- Murphy is awake, alert and responding well to treatment, Herwitt said.
- Herwitt said his doctors were encouraged by his progress and optimistic about a full recovery.
Urbandale officer Justin Martin and Des Moines officer Tony Beminio died from the same shooter in 2016. Ten years later, they are still being honored ... Show more
Slain Des Moines, Urbandale police officers remembered 10 years later
Slain Des Moines, Urbandale police officers remembered 10 years later
Trump Met by Taunts and Jeers on Final Campaign Stretch: The people of Iowa took to the streets to give Trump their feedback.
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Trump Puts Iowa and Kansas Rallies Back On Less Than 24 Hours After Cancellations 🎤
🔗Wal Timmy: Kein Lebenszeichen mehr – und die Retter sind wütend Trump Adds Back Iowa and Kansas Stops as Competitive Senate Races ... Show more
The former Iowa football player Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body ... Show more
Jack Campbell gives injury update after being hospitalized on Nov. 1
Jack Campbell gives injury update after being hospitalized on Nov. 1
“I could’ve won the Vietnam War in a week,” President Trump claimed at a midterm campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, over the weekend ... Show more
As of Friday, more than 407,000 early ballots had already been received by local elections officials statewide, surpassing 2022’s total early vote ... Show more
Rob Sand, Zach Lahn stress core themes, anti-corruption in campaigns’ final days
Rob Sand, Zach Lahn stress core themes, anti-corruption in campaigns’ final days
Long lines are forming at some polls as Election Day enters the final stretch in Iowa. Remember that you must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote ... Show more
Democrat Heather Matson claimed a Republican Iowa Senate seat in the Des Moines metro, helping her party chip away at the commanding GOP majority ... Show more
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat as Heather Matson wins District 21
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat as Heather Matson wins District 21
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Josh Turek, a Paralympian and Democratic state representative, flipped Iowa’s open Senate seat on Tuesday. He won against Representative Ashley Hinson ... Show more
Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats
Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats
John Deere says it will bring back more than 275 laid-off workers and hire 400 more as it builds up inventory ahead of labor talks and other demands ... Show more
Deere recalling or hiring more than 675 workers, including in Iowa
Deere recalling or hiring more than 675 workers, including in Iowa
Key FactsPartial returns put Yes ahead on three Virginia measures
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Yes led on all three statewide questions: abortion rights, 60.2%; repealing the same-sex marriage ban, 55.7%; and voting rights after release, 54.2%.
- Among the counties shown, Alexandria had the highest Yes shares across all three questions and Alleghany the lowest: 81.2/79.7/75.0 versus 40.0/31.6/34.2 percent.
- Estimated remaining votes were 2,072,000, 2,087,000 and 2,089,000, respectively.
- NBC said the estimates draw partly on early-voting data and election-day information from county election officials.
Republican Chris McGowan has won a first term representing Iowa's deeply conservative 4th Congressional District over Democratic opponent Dave Dawson ... Show more
Chris McGowan handily wins Iowa's 4th District over Dave Dawson
Chris McGowan handily wins Iowa's 4th District over Dave Dawson
DeSantis breaks with Trump over causes of Republican election defeat: Mr DeSantis challenged Mr Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 but ...
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Iowa voters saw high turnout on Nov. 3, driving Democratic victories across the state. See link below ⬇️ Iowa midterm voter turnout reaches near-record levels Read the full story: Iowa midterm voter turnout reaches near-record levels
McKenna Woliczko and Layla Hays both plan to bring the camera around throughout the basketball season. The two filmed a video about College GameDay and the ... Show more
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Hear from Iowa voters as they explain what brought them to the polls and what they’re thinking about as they cast their ballots. See link below ⬇️
Avey Collins, an 11-year-old from Waukee, is already one of the top young figure skaters in the nation. See link below ⬇️
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Meet Avey Collins, an 11-year-old figure skating prodigy from Waukee
Meet Avey Collins, an 11-year-old figure skating prodigy from Waukee
Political map is anyone's guess after Democratic wave: Voters have dramatically shifted the political landscape by electing Democrats in traditionally Republican ...
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Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald gives an update on Election Day turnout on Nov. 3, 2026. See link below ⬇️ Voter turnout could match 2018, Polk County auditor says Read the full story: Voter turnout could match 2018, Polk County auditor says
Cedar Rapids voters OK $60M bond for fire station improvements: Bond funding to support station upgrades, new training center for the state’s second largest fire ...
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