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Hinojosa was careful while campaigning not to overpromise what she could deliver, assuming she’d be fighting against GOP majorities. Now she and her Democratic allies will control the government.
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Kayla Guo (via Texas Tribune)
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11/4/26
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Voters in several San Francisco Bay Area counties approved a regional sales tax measure to fund transit agencies amid concerns about major service cuts.
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Tim Fang (via CBS San Francisco)
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11/4/26
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Black candidates from both political parties made history in 2026, with six governors set to serve across U.S. states and new key milestones in Congress.
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11/4/26
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Colorado voters are still waiting for the final count on Amendment 87, a proposal that could change how the state taxes income.
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Alliyah Sims (via KDVR)
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11/4/26
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More than 40 voting initiatives yielded almost nothing but resistance to data-center projects.
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Omar Gallaga (via CNET Technology)
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11/4/26
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire is leveraging his legislative ties to shape new leadership dynamics. He has met with Harris County Judge-elect and supports State Rep. Thompson for Texas House speaker.
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Rachel Estrada (via cw39)
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11/4/26
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The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
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11/4/26
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate …
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Sarah Davis (via Morgan Messanger - WV)
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11/4/26
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The 37-year-old Democrat said he wants to overhaul campaign finance laws, push for term limits and work across party lines following his historic election victory.
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11/4/26
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Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan triumphed as a Democratic wave swept across the U.S. Nationwide, the party racked up wins, taking over leadership of Congress as voters delivered a sharp verdict …
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11/4/26
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Meanwhile, rural counties saw the smallest growth in turnout.
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By Joshua Fechter, DATA ANALYSIS BY Alex Ford and Apurva Mahajan (via Texas Tribune)
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11/4/26
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Many Texas Republicans entered Tuesday’s election having known November as a formality. They ended the night in the political wilderness trying to make sense of what went so wrong.
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By Gabby Birenbaum, graphic by Apurva Mahajan (via Texas Tribune)
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11/4/26
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Minnesota voters also set a new state record for midterm elections with more than 2.8 million ballots cast.
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11/4/26
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Providence Mayor-elect, David Morales, will be youngest mayor to take office.
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Alexandra Leslie (via WPRI - Local News)
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11/4/26
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House Republican caucus has selected new leadership after the former Speaker of the House, Todd Huston, lost his reelection bid early Wednesday morning. The majority …
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Sam Maurer (via Fox59 Indianapolis)
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11/4/26
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The Minnesota governor-elect said she is immediately pivoting toward accomplishing an ambitious agenda. Democrats will once again have complete control at the State Capitol after Tuesday’s election …
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11/4/26
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Trump's remarks come as Republicans grapple with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
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11/4/26
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After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
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Caroline Haskins (via Wired)
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11/4/26
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Republicans and their allies spent $169 million in AI-generated ads this election season, according to one research group.
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Webb Wright (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture)
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11/4/26
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The Chicago Board of Education is heading in a new direction following Tuesday’s historic election, but the newly elected members will have some major challenges waiting for them.
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Jenna Barnes (via WGN-TV - Local)
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11/4/26
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