Senate balance of power: Republicans win majority
Senate Republicans had the advantage this cycle, with few incumbents to protect, allowing them to challenge Democrats with handpicked, often wealthy recruits.
Sarah Elfreth wins US House seat for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District
Democrat Sarah Elfreth won the U.S. House seat for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, AP calls.
FULL SPEECH: Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Senate
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is projected to win Maryland’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, according to the Associated Press, defeating Republican Larry Hogan. The victory marks her as the first Black U.S. senator in Maryland’s history.
Republican Bernie Moreno wins U.S. Senate race for Ohio
Republican businessman Bernie Moreno won the Ohio Senate seat in a tight race against incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Donald Trump wins North Carolina, AP projects
Donald Trump has won North Carolina, the Associated Press projects.
Oye Owolewa wins re-election as DC Shadow Representative
Oye Owolewa has secured a second term as the U.S. Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia.
Ben Cline wins race for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District
Republican Ben Cline has won reelection to the U.S. House in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.
John McGuire wins Virginia’s District 5 House race
Republican John McGuire has won Virginia's U.S. House seat for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, AP calls.
Detroit election worker crashes transporting ballots on West Grand Blvd
An election worker transporting ballots from a Detroit polling location hit a pole,
I-83 passes in DC: Ranked-choice voting, semi-open primaries on the way for 2026
A ballot initiative to introduce ranked-choice voting and semi-open primaries in Washington, D.C. has passed, AP calls.
Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South
Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam wins Virginia District 10 House race: AP calls
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam is the new House representative for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District after beating out Republican Mike Clancy.
2 Black women elected to Senate for the first time in U.S. history: Alsobrooks & Rochester
The victories of Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks mark the first time African American women will serve together in the Senate.
Kaine wins re-election for Virginia Senate
Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine has won a third term in the U.S. Senate, pushing out Republican candidate Hung Cao.
Kaine wins re-election for Virginia Senate
Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine has won a third term in the U.S. Senate, pushing out Republican candidate Hung Cao on Tuesday.
What is a ‘red mirage’ or ‘blue shift’?
As the 2024 election unfolds, many voters are wondering why results seem to change so fast. They’re witnessing a “red mirage" or “blue shift."
Angela Alsobrooks defeats Larry Hogan to win Maryland Senate race
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is projected to win Maryland’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Larry Hogan. Her victory marks her as the first Black U.S. senator in Maryland’s history.
Virginia votes to expand tax exemptions for surviving spouses of soldiers killed in line of duty
Virginians have accepted a proposal to expand tax exemptions for the surviving spouses of soldiers who died in the line of duty.
Election 2024: What are the election results so far? When will we know who won?
Ballots are being cast across the country Tuesday and Americans are anxiously waiting to see who will take control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives. On top of that, there are several gubernatorial, state and local races that are being closely watched this cycle.
Abortion ballot measure passes in Maryland
Maryland voters passed a ballot initiative to put reproductive rights into the state constitution.