Wisconsin governor's race: Tony Evers wins 2nd term

Gov. Tony Evers, running for a second term as Wisconsin's governor, defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels on the Nov. 8 midterm elections ballot. Michels delivered a concession speech early Wednesday.

Beto O'Rourke concession speech: 'I'm in this fight for life'

“This may be one of the last times I get to talk in front of you all,” O'Rourke said facing his crowd of supporters in El Paso.

Lauren Boebert, Colorado GOP representative, in tough reelection bid

The Trump loyalist remains in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who lambastes what he calls Boebert's divisive brand of “angertainment” in Washington.

Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP’s underwhelming election results: 'He's never been weaker'

Many conservatives put the blame on former President Donald Trump for the GOP's underwhelming midterm election results, which saw Trump candidates across the country failing to gain office.

California voters reject tax on rich for more electric cars

California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.

Big bet a bust in bid to allow sports gambling in California

The most expensive ballot proposition gamble in U.S. history went bust Tuesday as California voters overwhelmingly rejected sports betting initiatives by Native American tribes and the gaming industry.

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

Josh Shapiro defeats Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania governor's race

Democrat Josh Shapiro has won the race for governor of Pennsylvania. Shapiro will also effectively manage the 2024 election in a state that is often decisive in choosing presidents.

2022 Georgia governor race: Abrams concedes, Kemp wins another term

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has successfully fought off Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time, securing four more years in office.

Election Day 2022: Amid intense scrutiny, Americans vote with no major hitches

The final day of voting in the 2022 midterms unfolded Tuesday without major disruptions or widespread problems, a relatively trouble-free end to the first nationwide election since a campaign of conspiracy theories and false claims began eroding public confidence.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders becomes 1st woman elected Arkansas governor

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.

Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor

Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.

First Gen Z candidate, Democrat Maxwell Frost wins Florida U.S. House seat

Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.

Live updates: National view of the 2022 general election and results

The 2022 midterm election is here, with control of Congress up for grabs, along with a number of gubernatorial races. Here’s a look at the biggest headlines and results from election night across the U.S.

Armed man arrested at West Bend library; demanded staff 'stop the voting'

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the West Bend Community Memorial Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for being armed with a knife and demanding the staff “stop the voting.”