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New Berlin rejects $3.12 million police and fire referendum
New Berlin voters rejected additional police and fire funding Tuesday. WISN/Hearst’s unofficial returns showed 11,908 no votes, or 56.19%, against…
Muskego rejects $5.9 million public safety referendum
Muskego voters rejected a $5.9 million annual public safety levy increase Tuesday. WISN/Hearst’s unofficial returns showed 9,023 no votes, or…
Gwen Moore wins reelection in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore won reelection in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District, retaining the Milwaukee-area seat for her party, according to…
Rebecca Bennett defeats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District
Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, defeated Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional…
Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat, DDHQ calls
Democrat Annie Andrews has defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ…
2026 Election Balance of Power: House, Senate and Governors
Republican, Democratic and Other totals for the House, Senate and governorships, with clear election-night graphics and hourly updates.
Crowley leads Tiffany in early Wisconsin governor returns
Democrat David Crowley led Republican Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s governor’s race with 40% reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ’s 8:59…
Virginia voters approve abortion-rights amendment, AP reports
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, according to an Associated Press call reported by The Washington…
Jamie Ager wins North Carolina’s 11th District, flipping a House seat
Democrat Jamie Ager has won North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press, flipping a Republican-held House seat.
Wes Moore wins second term as Maryland governor, AP reports
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has won a second term in Maryland, defeating Republican Dan Cox, according to an Associated Press…
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race, makes history
Democrat Chris Pappas has defeated Republican John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, keeping the open seat in…
Roy Cooper flips North Carolina Senate seat, AP reports
Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, according to the Associated Press.
Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia Senate race, according to AP
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins, according to an Associated Press call…
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor’s race, AP reports
Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s governor’s race, defeating Republican Rick Jackson, according to the Associated Press. The former Atlanta…
Police identify two killed in southeast OKC Halloween incident
Oklahoma City police identified Mayrah Torres and Isaac Lujan-Ochoa, killed in an early Nov. 1 incident. Local reports say a…
Milwaukee police estimate Brewers parade and rally drew more than 750,000
Police estimated more than 750,000 people attended the Brewers’ Oct. 30 parade and rally combined, above Milwaukee’s advance expectation of…