The polls are officially closed across Michigan as voters prepare to make their choices about issues and candidates for big races in the state, including the U.S. Senate race, Michigan governor, and more. Below you can find the latest news on Election Day, including voter turnout and results once...
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Voter turnout in Detroit is expected to fall between 40-45% once every ballot is counted and there were no issues with government interference at the polls, according to Department of Elections Chief Daniel Baxter. Baxter spoke during a press conference from the Central Counting ...
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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire on Tuesday, keeping a critical open U.S. Senate seat under Democratic control. The race to fill the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was one of a handful that could det...
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The direction of the final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office will be decided over the next several hours. With every U.S. House seat up for grabs and Senate races in 35 states, control of Congress is on the line. Additionally, voters in more than two-thirds of ...
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Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds will keep Floridas governors office in GOP hands after defeating former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, according to an Associated Press race call. Donalds, who becomes Florida's first Black governor, will replace Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is lea...
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Republican Ashley Moody won reelection Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon. Moody first took the seat when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped her to succeed Marco Rubio when he became U.S. Secretary of State in 2025. A former state attorn...
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Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.
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This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. A new majority will be elected to the Detroit school board Tuesday, in a pivotal election that may change t...
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Democrat Roy Cooper is the projected winner of North Carolina's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, according to The Associated Press. Cooper's victory flips a Republican-held Senate seat and marks his return to elected office after serving two terms as North ...
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Election officials are tallying votes to determine who will be Michigan’s next governor: Democrat Jocelyn Benson or Republican John James The race carries major policy implications for a state struggling with low academic performance and sluggish population growth Benson currentl...
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Michigan voters have cast their ballots in the US Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers Contentious from the start, the race has attracted record outside spending and could decide which party controls Congress This story will be updated with the latest results as ele...
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Democrat Garlin Gilchrist and Republican Anthony Forlini are campaigning to be Michigan’s next secretary of state The winner succeeds term-limited Democrat Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor While most polls close at 8 pm, some in the Upper Peninsula will remain open unt...
