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AP Race Call: Democrat Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wisconsin

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won reelection to a third term representing Wisconsin on Wednesday. Baldwin's win was key for Democrats in their hopes to maintain majority control of the Senate.
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Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights advocates prevailed on seven ballot measures across the U.S. in Tuesday's election and lost on three. The losses are the first on statewide reproductive rights ballot measures anywhere in the U.S.
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Why AP called Michigan for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's lead in the “blue wall” state of Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit's county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harri
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3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three races for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania remained uncalled by The Associated Press on Wednesday, as vote counting continued and Republicans fought to keep their slim majority in the chamber.
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Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

CHICAGO (AP) — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as control of the U.S. House remained up for grabs. U.S. Rep.
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Mainers reject proposal to resurrect the state’s original flag

Mainers reject proposal to resurrect the state’s original flag

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Mainers were smitten by the state's original flag during the 2020 bicentennial. But the retro flag's popularity wasn't enough to convince voters to make it the state's official flag.
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3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three races for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania remained uncalled by The Associated Press on Wednesday, as vote counting continued and Republicans fought to keep their slim majority in the chamber.
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Republicans again make gains on Texas-Mexico border and hang onto a US House seat

Republicans again make gains on Texas-Mexico border and hang onto a US House seat

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday night as the GOP showed growing strength along the U.S.-Mexico border and continued chipping away at a region that has been a longtime stronghold for Democrats.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Vicente Gonzalez wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 34th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Texas on Wednesday.
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Missouri voters enshrine abortion rights in a state that has a near-total ban

Missouri voters enshrine abortion rights in a state that has a near-total ban

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters enshrined abortion rights in their constitution Tuesday, positioning the state to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans.
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