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November 8, 2022

Dem Rep. Kaptur captures another term, staves off GOP challenger Majewski in Ohio House race

The Associated Press projects Incumbent Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur staved off her GOP challenger JR Majewski in Ohio's 9th House District, capturing her seat for another term.

November 8, 2022

Missouri Republicans Hawley and Schmitt say Senate GOP needs new leadership: 'Not Mitch McConnell'

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said Monday that he will not support Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky for a leadership position after the election.

November 8, 2022

Alabama Democratic infighting: Party chair says vice chair is 'challenging my leadership'

The Alabama Democratic Party is divided by infighting after the state party Chair Randy Kelley accused his Vice Chair Tabitha Isner of "challenging my authority."

November 8, 2022

AOC apologizes for not listing her pronouns on Instagram: 'They fell off'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, apologized for not listing her pronouns on her Instagram profile on Monday. One of her followers urged her to add the detail.

November 8, 2022

Court records reveal name of suspect charged with chucking cans of alcohol at Ted Cruz

Police identified the man who threw two cans of alcohol at Sen. Ted Cruz during a Houston Astros World Series parade on Monday. Joseph Halm Arcidiacono faces felony charges.

November 8, 2022

Michigan's Whitmer refers to women as 'people with a period' in resurfaced TikTok video

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer referred to women as "people with a period" in a TikTok video. Whitmer and other Democrats have been accused of erasing women.

November 8, 2022

Stacey Abrams' Election Day message: 'I intend to be the next governor' of Georgia

Democratic Georgia candidate for governor Stacey Abrams said, "I intend to be the next governor of Georgia" after denying the 2018 election results.

November 8, 2022

Dem, Republican political machines spent staggering $1B+ on just five Senate races

Democrats and Republicans spent over $1 billion on the top 5 Senate races in the country, with cash coming from the candidates, campaigns, political parties and affiliated PACs.

November 8, 2022

Arizona Senate candidate Masters backs challenge to McConnell for GOP leader

Arizona Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters said Monday Republicans need "new leadership" as he stressed that he would not be beholden to Mitch McConnell.

November 8, 2022

Philadelphia imposes last-minute election change that will slow down vote count

Philadelphia has imposed a last-minute rule change that is likely to draw out the vote counting process in the city. Republicans had long pushed for the measure.