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Control of Congress matters. But which party now runs your state might matter more

In state-level races, Democrats defied expectations, but Republican incumbents held their ground. On the whole, red states continue to grow redder, and blue ones bluer.

WEKU

LZ Granderson: Democratic victories in Michigan show the way to 2024

This week showed Florida’s governor working hard toward 2024. For Michigan’s reelected leader, Gretchen Whitmer, it looks more like 2024 is coming toward her.

Los Angeles Times

How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans.

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AP VoteCast: Midterm races a patchwork, not a national vote

If Tuesday’s vote defied the durable history of presidential parties taking heavy losses in a midterm election, it also reinforced an often-forgotten fact: These campaigns are a patchwork of thousands of races, not a nationwide contest

The Independent UK

US midterm vote: How Democrats thwarted an anticipated ‘red wave’

Abortion rights and Republican tilt to the far right helped Democrats hold on in key races across the US, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Democrats hold governorships, make state legislative gains

Dispelling predictions of a red wave, Democrats seized complete control of the legislatures in Michigan and Minnesota, and held on to governorships in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, maintaining a bulwark against Republican-dominated legislatures in the latter two states.

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Whitmer pledges focus on Michigan economy after reelection

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pledged to “hit the ground running” after winning her second four-year term

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Dobbs effect: Abortion rights win big

Pundits said people forgot about Dobbs. The success of abortion rights and pro-choice politicians says different

Salon

Trump's role in disappointing midterm elections could leave GOP in a box

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's dominant role looks to have limited the Republican Party's ability to take full advantage of a midterm election opportunity.

Los Angeles Times

Biden hails Democratic victories even as Congress control remains in limbo – as it happened

Democrats perform better than expected and Georgia Senate race heads to runoff

The Guardian - US

Why AP called Michigan governor's race for Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ran up big margins against Republican Tudor Dixon in the county that includes Detroit and got a majority of votes in Grand Rapids

The Independent UK

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins reelection in Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins race for governor over Republican Tudor Dixon.

WEKU

Gretchen Whitmer wins a 2nd term as Michigan's governor

DETROIT — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won a second term in Michigan's top office, defeating Republican challenger Tudor Dixon after a heated race that focused on abortion rights and the battleground state's economy.

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Gretchen Whitmer takes early lead in Michigan governor's race

DETROIT — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a lead in early results Tuesday night against Republican challenger Tudor Dixon after a heated race for Michigan's top job.

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Here's what to watch as results for the midterm elections roll in

LOS ANGELES — Election day has finally arrived, and with it, the end of this unsettled campaign season is in sight. That's not to say the results will come quickly. In fact, in many key races across the country, it could take days or weeks to count ballots — so…

The Independent UK

Michigan Gov. Whitmer seeks 2nd term in race vs. GOP's Dixon

Democrat incumbent Gretchen Whitmer hopes to win another four years as Michigan's governor when she faces off against Republican challenger Tudor Dixon on Tuesday

Salon

Michigan Black voters strike back

In Michigan, those most affected by voting restrictions target DTE Energy and other corporations

Los Angeles Times

Abortion rights take center stage in race between two women vying for Michigan governor

DETROIT — Linda Ostrander has a dozen signs in her front yard supporting Republican candidates up and down the ballot, including Tudor Dixon, a former conservative news anchor running for governor.

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Salon

Governors could derail climate plans

Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have clean energy plans. Fossil-fuel-friendly candidates could undermine them

WEKU

Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week

Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.

Tribune News Service

Dixon-Whitmer's 'high-stakes fight' for Michigan's top job reaches final hours

PONTIAC, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon both contended they were problem solvers Sunday during some of their final campaign stops before Election Day, but they identified vastly different topics needing attention.

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Mike Pence sidesteps question on election security, knocks Michigan Gov. Whitmer for vetoes

CHARLOTTE, Mich. — Former Vice President Mike Pence sidestepped a question Friday on whether people should have faith in Tuesday's election by saying he was "disappointed" Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed voting proposals advanced by Republican lawmakers.

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Boogaloo Boys member faces federal charges following election-related investigation

DETROIT — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged a prominent member of the far-right anti-government extremist Boogaloo movement with drug and gun-related crimes following a counterterrorism investigation focused on concerns about attacks on politicians and plans to disrupt the Nov. 8 midterm elections.

The Guardian - US

No one knows his name – but he could win a tight race because of abortion

In a swing district in a swing state, Michiganders will vote on whether to protect abortion rights

The Independent UK

‘The best closer we have’: Obama floods the campaign trail to help Democrats as midterms loom

Five years after he left the White House, the former president is taking on the role of elder statesman stumping for Democrats across the country, Eric Garcia reports

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