Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in L.A. mayor’s race:
After a tumultuous campaign, the L.A. mayor’s race has ended with a Nithya Raman victory ...
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Democrats poised to control Congress; Becerra wins California governor raceThe Associated Press called Becerra’s victory, making him California’s first Latino elected governor.
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- The Associated Press projected a Democratic House majority; with counting ongoing, the eventual margin remained unclear.
- The Democrats’ Senate victory marked a historic shift after a series of upset wins in Republican strongholds.
- The Associated Press called Becerra’s win over Steve Hilton, making him California’s first Latino elected governor.
- Control of both chambers would give Democrats investigative and subpoena powers, influence over appointments, legislation and federal spending, and the ability to pursue impeachment.
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