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AP Race Call: Republican Derrick Van Orden wins reelection to U.S. House in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District

Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Wisconsin on Wednesday. Van Orden was on the Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and is one of Donald Trump's most vocal supporters.
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Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts

Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters for the first time elected two Black women to serve simultaneously in the Senate and sent an openly transgender lawmaker to Congress on Tuesday.
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Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

A costly campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida failed Tuesday and California voters took a step toward tough crime laws as voters in dozens of states weighed more than 140 measures appearing on the ballot alongside races for presiden
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Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Tim Sheehy shaved Democratic Sen.
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Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who

Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris .
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2 Republican incumbents lose in Georgia House, but overall Democratic gains are limited

2 Republican incumbents lose in Georgia House, but overall Democratic gains are limited

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats toppled two Republican incumbents in the Georgia state House, but won't narrow the Republican majority as much as they once hoped .
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AP Race Call: Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 13th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Nikki Budzinski won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Illinois on Wednesday. The freshman congresswoman was once a former senior advisor to Gov. JB Pritzker and worked as a labor union activist.
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AP Race Call: Republican Kevin Kiley wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 3rd Congressional District

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Democrat Jessica Morse.
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Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work

Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump 's impending return to the White House means he'll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden .
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Wisconsin's Senate race appears to be close enough to allow for a recount

Wisconsin's Senate race appears to be close enough to allow for a recount

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's hotly contested race for U.S. Senate between Democratic Sen.
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