Democrat Amy Acton defeated Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first woman elected Ohio governor. She will take office in January with a Republican-controlled legislature.
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Democrat James Talarico defeats Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, ending a three-decade Republican hold on statewide office. The closely watched contest drew heavy spending and attention from President Donald Trump.
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California’s governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton. The candidates offered competing plans on taxes, housing, immigration and homelessness.
Annie Andrews defeats Republican Sen. Darline Graham, becoming South Carolina’s first elected Democratic senator since 1998 and its first woman elected to the Senate.
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, becoming the first Democrat elected to the state’s Senate delegation since 1998. The victory gives Democrats an unexpected pickup in their bid to flip the Senate.
Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District. The closely watched race followed Kean’s monthslong absence from Congress for treatment of depression.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in the United States. She is also Georgia’s first Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly and is set to become Florida’s first Black governor. Both candidates focused on living costs in a race shaped by President Donald Trump and outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.