Most long-serving and freshman incumbents from North Texas re-elected to U.S. House
U.S. Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey and Kay Granger will return for another term. So will Congressmen Colin Allred and Van Taylor, who were both elected for a second term.
Voters give the okay for some local school district proposals, not all
Dallas ISD voters approved two of five bond propositions. Fort Worth and Arlington ISD voters also okayed tax increases.
Tarrant County still counting defective ballots
Tarrant County said workers will continue non-stop until all ballots are counted.
Sheriffs in Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties win re-election
The incumbent sheriffs in Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties all won another term.
Alabama: Tommy Tuberville elected to US Senate, flipping seat held by Democrat Doug Jones
Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.
Prop 22 passes: California Uber, Lyft workers once again independent contractors
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
North Dakota legislature candidate who died from COVID-19 wins election
A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
Joe Biden to address nation in Wilmington on Election Night
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent Election Day campaigning in his hometown of Scranton. He also made a stop in Philadelphia before heading back to Wilmington where he is expected to speak Tuesday night.
Colin Allred wins re-election to U.S. House District 32 over Genevieve Collins, AP projects
Colin Allred has defeated businesswoman Genevieve Collins to win re-election to U.S. House District 32.
South Carolina: Lindsey Graham holds Senate seat, fends off Jaime Harrison
His platform included expanding Medicaid and replacing current U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Harrison became the first African American to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party in 2013.
John Cornyn defeats MJ Hegar to win re-election to the U.S. Senate
John Cornyn has won re-election to the U.S. Senate after MJ Hegar reportedly conceded.
Beth Van Duyne leads Candace Valenzuela in tight race for U.S. House District 24
In the race for U.S. House District 24, former Irving mayor Beth Van Duyne leads former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD school board member Candace Valenzuela in a tight race.
Democrats fail to flip North Texas seats in race to regain control of State House
Democrats hope to recapture the Texas House on election night — a feat that hasn’t been achieved in nearly two decades.
Some Dallas County poll workers opt not to wear masks on Election Day
There were complaints Tuesday about some workers not wearing masks at the University Park United Methodist Church polling location.
Judge orders USPS to sweep for delayed ballots in key battleground states
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.
Tarrant County polling site remains calm days after volatile clash
Police patrols were visible near some locations Tuesday under close watch, particularly where there have been issues involving claims of voter intimidation.
Election Day 2020: Americans cast final ballots in race between Trump, Biden
Millions of voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, as well as other key races that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott becomes first Republican governor to acknowledge voting for Biden
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he voted for Joe Biden for president, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate.