Election News

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Republicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump made gains in numerous state legislative chambers, though Democrats also notched a few victories in an expensive battle for state…

President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post

President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first…

Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey

By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Tuesday’s election after…

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president’s resounding loss to Trump

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president’s resounding loss to Trump

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat as his loss too. As Democrats pick up the pieces after President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory, some of the vice…

Democratic incumbent Don Davis wins reelection in North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional race

Democratic incumbent Don Davis wins reelection in North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional race

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic freshman Rep. Don Davis has won reelection, defending his seat from a challenge by Republican opponent Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional race. Davis…

Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience

Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer For all the concerns about a tumultuous process that could leave Americans waiting for days to learn who its next president would be, news outlets instead experienced an election…