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Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins reelection in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins race for governor over Republican Tudor Dixon.
NPR NewsNPR NewsOverall, voting in the U.S. today was ... uneventful
In an election that had experts worried about vigilante poll monitors and the potential for danger for election workers, voting on Election Day seems to have gone off without any major incidents.
NPR NewsSee what Election Day looked like around the country
For the midterm races, photographers at NPR member stations documented what happened leading up to Election Day. Take a look at what they saw.
NPR NewsRepublican Gov. Brian Kemp wins second term in Georgia over Democrat Stacey Abrams
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia's incumbent governor, clinches win over Democrat Stacey Abrams.
NPR NewsJosh Shapiro secures Pa. governor's office, beating election-denier Doug Mastriano
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania race for governor beating Trump-backed Republican Doug Mastriano.
NPR NewsRepublican Ted Budd takes North Carolina Senate seat, beating Democrat Cheri Beasley
Budd was a relatively unknown congressman before former President Donald Trump weighed in, backing him last June. A Democrat hasn't won a senate election in the state since 2008.
NPR NewsDemocrat Maggie Hassan keeps Senate seat in New Hampshire, beating GOP's Don Bolduc
Hassan ran as someone who embraced bipartisanship and abortion rights. Bolduc initially pushed but then backed away from Trump's false claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
NPR NewsTrump-backed J.D. Vance wins Senate seat in Ohio over Democrat Tim Ryan
They were competing for the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Rob Portman, who is retiring. Vance rose to prominence after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy.
NPR NewsVermont ends streak as the last state to send a woman to Congress
Vermont was the last state to have never sent a woman to Congress. But on Tuesday, Democrat Becca Balint won her race, and will become the first woman and first LGBTQ person to represent the state.
NPR NewsMaxwell Frost elected as the first Gen Z member of Congress
Maxwell Frost came to national attention as one of the first members of Generation Z to launch a bid for Congress. At 25, he just meets the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives.
NPR NewsFlorida Sen. Marco Rubio wins reelection, keeping the seat for the GOP
Rubio defeated Democratic Rep. Val Demings.
NPR NewsRepublican Ron DeSantis wins reelection as Florida's Governor
DeSantis's victory over Democrat Charlie Crist gives him a second term and a national platform as he eyes a potential run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination.
NPR NewsDemocrat Wes Moore elected governor in historic Maryland race
Wes Moore is the third Black governor to be elected in the country, and the first to serve in Maryland. He defeated Republican Dan Cox for the job, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
NPR NewsListen: 2022 Election Night Special Coverage
Millions have already voted and results are coming in. Listen to NPR election night analysis.
NPR NewsTropical Storm Nicole churns toward the Bahamas and Florida
The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. It's headed for parts of the Bahamas and Florida that are still feeling the effects of previous hurricanes.
NPR NewsMaricopa County says 20% of polling places have equipment issues but votes are fine
Officials say the votes will still be counted, thanks to their redundancy protocols, but the machine malfunctions were quickly used by right-leaning influencers to fuel claims of fraud.
NPR NewsStories about crime are rife with misinformation and racism, critics say
We've heard again and again that crime is rising. But the reality is far more complex, in part because of how we define crime in the first place.
NPR NewsTravel diary: Tracking climate, migration and the far-right from Africa to Europe
Welcome to the travel blog for the NPR project that examined how the ripples of climate change radiate outward.
NPR NewsFIFA's former leader says making Qatar a World Cup host was a mistake
Blatter, who has long said he voted for the United States, made the admission in his first major interview since being acquitted in July of financial misconduct at FIFA.
NPR NewsThey made a material that doesn't exist on Earth. That's only the start of the story.
A scientific discovery could forever change China and the U.S. industrial balance.
NPR NewsIn Washington state, controversial ties and rhetoric are upending a House race
The Washington congressional race has highlighted how heated political divisions have become politics as usual in this year's midterms.
NPR NewsStill reeling from Ian, Florida shrimpers are desperate to get back on the water
Fishers in southwest Florida are desperate to save their shrimping fleet, and their lifestyle, decimated by Hurricane Ian more than a month ago.
NPR NewsSupreme Court considers fate of landmark Indian adoption law
At issue is whether the the Indian Child Welfare Act — aimed at preventing Native American children from being separated from their tribes — is tribal protection or racial classification.
NPR NewsYour election night guide, hour-by-hour
It all comes down to this. After months of campaigning, ups and down, Election Day is here. Here's what to watch, as the night unfolds.
NPR NewsSix races for governor that could make history this midterm election
The majority of U.S. politicians are white men. This cycle, some states are poised to make history by electing female, LGBTQ, or Black governors for the first time.
NPR NewsNew VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID
For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.
NPR News'We are the future': Meet first-time voters supporting Republicans this cycle
Young conservative voters aren't a monolith. They have different policy priorities and different views on what role former President Trump should play in the Republican Party.
NPR NewsWhy mail voting laws may slow the count in some key swing states
Some states, like Pennsylvania, may be slower to report election results because of laws that don't allow officials to start preparing mail ballots for counting until Election Day.
NPR NewsIt's going to be hard for Biden to meet this $11 billion climate change promise
President Biden has pledged to quadruple the annual U.S. contribution to international climate aid to $11 billion. He has a long, tough road to get there.
NPR NewsA Polish leader's comments about women and alcohol use draw an instant backlash
The comments by governing party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski that tied women's alcohol consumption to low birthrates quickly drew criticism from opposition politicians, activists and celebrities.