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Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

(AP) U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown signs of shifting rightward in recent years. Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and four-term member of Congress, defeated Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump.

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Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

(AP) Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman ever to lead the commonwealth. Spanberger’s victory will flip partisan control of the governor’s office when she succeeds outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent

(AP) Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. With the victory, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city’s youngest mayor in more than a century when he takes office on Jan. 1.

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Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court

(AP) All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections. The result shapes the makeup of the seven-member court through the next presidential election in 2028.

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Minnesota Democrats regain the state Senate

(DLCC) Democrats just won control of the Minnesota Senate! Tonight’s majority-deciding special election win was critical to defending DFL control ahead of 2026 when every Minnesota Senate seat will be back on the ballot.

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Democrat Aftab Pureval wins reelection as Cincinnati mayor, defeating Vance's relative

(AP) Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance’s half-brother. Pureval was first elected mayor in 2021. The office is officially nonpartisan, but his party preference is Democratic.

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Corey O'Connor elected as 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) In a sweeping victory Tuesday night, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor was elected the 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh, a daunting task as he takes over the city at a critical juncture. He’ll lead a city where property tax revenues continue to decline, official vehicles are aging and breaking down, and the NFL Draft — just months away — promises significant logistical hurdles to overcome as the overheated national spotlight shines down.

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Democrat Jay Jones wins race to be Virginia attorney general despite controversies

(AP) Democrat Jay Jones was elected Tuesday as Virginia attorney general, riding a wave of voter dissatisfaction with the White House to overcome the revelation that in 2022 he sent widely condemned texts embracing violence against a fellow state lawmaker.

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Democrats sweep all 30 House of Delegates seats in Northern Virginia

20 min ago - Democratic candidates won all 30 of Northern Virginia's seats in the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday as the party seemed likely to significantly expand its 51-49 majority in the state's lower chamber.As of 9:30 p.m. Democrats had already picke ... (CBS19)

Democrats Flip Two Seats in Deep Red Mississippi, Break GOP Supermajority

22 min ago - Nov 05, 2025 at 05:41 AM EST Democrats have broken the Republican supermajority in the Mississippi state Senate for the first time in years, following court-ordered special redistricting elections intended to provide greater representation for the st ... (newsweek)

Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

44 min ago - Tuesday 04 November 2025 19:08 EST President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has decided to nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator, months after withdrawing the tech billionaire's nomination because of concerns about his politic ... (The Independent)

FBI Agents Association Condemns Director's 'Campaign Of Erratic And Arbitrary Retribution'

1 hr ago - Nov 4, 2025, 06:01 PM EST | |Updated 10 hours ago Chaos rattled the FBI on Monday when at least four agents assigned to assist special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations were fired, sparking confusion over whether they would be rehired. The mo ... (Huff Post)

Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site

1 hr ago - Updated 5:34 PM EST, November 4, 2025 CHICAGO (AP) — A judge heard testimony Tuesday about overflowing toilets, crowded cells, no beds and water that “tasted like sewer” at a Chicago-area building that serves as a key detention spot fo ... (AP)

Republican lawmakers lash out at Pentagon for keeping them in the dark

2 hrs ago - November 4, 2025 4:30 PM EST Updated 11 hours ago WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic lawmakers slammed the Pentagon on Tuesday for not briefing them on national security issues and said at times top defense officials appeared to ... (Reuters)

Stocks and crypto tumble after CEOs raise concerns of a market pullback

3 hrs ago - Nov. 4, 2025, 2:48 PM EST / Updated Nov. 4, 2025, 4:08 PM EST The global stock rally hit a wall Tuesday, dragged lower by artificial intelligence and tech companies. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% and the Nasdaq declined 2%. The Russell 2000, which track ... (NBC News)

At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport

7 hrs ago - By BRUCE SCHREINER, HALLIE GOLDEN and DYLAN LOVAN Updated 10:10 PM CST, November 4, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in ... (AP)

Corey O'Connor elected as 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh

8 hrs ago - O'Connor will serve as the 62nd mayor of the city where he served for 11 years on City Council and his father was mayor In a sweeping victory Tuesday night, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor was elected the 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh, a d ... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Pot picketers at W. Manchester Twp. dispensary settle strike with new contract

8 hrs ago - York Daily Record Tue, November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM CST Employees at Green Thumb Industries’ Rise dispensary in York have ended a 45-day strike by ratifying their first union contract, according to a news release, marking what labor leaders say i ... (York Daily Record via Yahoo)

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent

9 hrs ago - Updated 9:56 PM EST, November 4, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city's most liberal mayor in generations. In ... (AP)

Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

9 hrs ago - Updated 9:47 PM EST, November 4, 2025 TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown ... (AP)

Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court

9 hrs ago - HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state's highest court -- one at the cen ... (AP)

AP Race Call: Democrat Aftab Pureval wins reelection as Cincinnati mayor, defeating Vance's relative

10 hrs ago - WASHINGTON (AP) — Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance’s half-brother. Pureval was first elected mayor in 2021. The office is officially nonpartis ... (AP)

Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

10 hrs ago - Updated 9:54 PM EST, November 4, 2025 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor's race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm election ... (AP)

Speaker Johnson throws cold water on December end-date for funding bill

10 hrs ago - Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday he is not in favor of a stopgap measure that would only fund the government until December, preferring a January time frame. The stopgap measure that passed the House in September and has failed to advance in ... (The Hill)

Maryland governor announces formation of redistricting commission

11 hrs ago - Posted November 4, 2025 at 1:36pm Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday announced the creation of a commission to consider redrawing the state’s House map, the latest escalation in the nationwide fight over mid-decade redistricting. “My commi ... (Roll Call)

Border Patrol Agent Testifies On DC 'Sandwich Guy': 'I Could Smell The Onions'

11 hrs ago - Nov 4, 2025, 11:50 AM EST | Updated 2 hours ago The U.S. Border Patrol agent who was struck with a Subway sandwich in Washington, D.C., in August testified on the incident in federal court on Tuesday. Gregory A. Lairmore, a 23-year veteran of the age ... (Huff Post)

US cargo plane crashes on take-off triggering massive fireball

11 hrs ago - A cargo plane has crashed on take-off from the main airport in Louisville, Kentucky, with video showing widespread fire consuming buildings near the airport and smoke billowing into the sky. Three crew were on board the flight, UPS2976, a wide-body M ... (The Age)

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out Johnson over House not meeting during shutdown

12 hrs ago - November 4, 2025, 11:32 AM Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, appearing on ABC’s "The View" on Tuesday, called out Speaker Mike Johnson over the House staying out of session for weeks during the government shutdown, saying, "it's an ... (ABC News)

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