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Texas elections: Houston mayoral race headed for runoff with Whitmire and Jackson Lee

Texas Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) on Tuesday advanced to a runoff in the race to be the next mayor of Houston.

Virginia Democrats retain majority in state Senate in check on Youngkin agenda

Democrats defended their slim majority in the Virginia Senate, dealing a blow to state Republicans who sought to flip the upper chamber and gain complete control of the state legislature next year.

Maine voters block electricity consolidation plan after striking down ballot Question 3

Maine voters rejected a plan to consolidate two of the state's largest electricity providers that may have cost taxpayers $13.5 billion during Tuesday's referendum election.

Maine ‘right to repair’ initiative passes after voters accept Question 4

Maine Question 4 passed on Tuesday after voters approved the "right to repair" initiative that will benefit small auto shops and owners now and in the future as more electric vehicles enter the market.

Pennsylvania District Attorney Stephen Zappala fends off progressive challenger after party switch

An acrimonious district attorney race in Pennsylvania's Allegheny County ended with victory for incumbent Stephen Zappala over Matt Dugan, Allegheny's former top public defender, after the former ran as a Republican after he lost the primary.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Democrat Daniel McCaffery defeats Republican Carolyn Carluccio

Democrat Daniel McCaffery defeated Republican Carolyn Carluccio in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race on Tuesday, increasing the Democrats' majority on the court ahead of the 2024 election.

House Republicans advance proposal slashing Pete Buttigieg’s salary to $1

The House pushed through an amendment to slash Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's salary to $1 on Tuesday evening.

Biden campaign pressed on polls while trying to undercut GOP debate

MIAMI — President Joe Biden’s campaign came to Miami to counterprogram the third Republican primary debate but ended up being pushed on his poor polling numbers.

House censures Rashida Tlaib over anti-Israel comments

The House censured Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) over her pro-Palestinian comments concerning the conflict in Israel, making her the second Democratic lawmaker this year to be condemned by her colleagues.

Texas voters approve measure to create $10 billion state energy fund

Texans voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve Proposition 7, a $10 billion measure that will create a state energy fund and incentivize new natural gas production in an effort to build out the state's grid capacity and protect against future blackouts.
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