Colorado voted to increase taxes on wealthy households to fund free meals for public school children and sustain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The proposition was projected to pass by the Associated Press on Monday evening as 57% of votes were counted, according to The Colorado Sun. The news comes during a government shutdown, […]
Among the Democratic victories in Tuesday’s elections were wins by two candidates for an obscure board in Georgia. The elections to the commission that sets utility prices have drawn unusual attention because of a years-long delay over a lawsuit about racial bias and a decisive victory for each of the two Democratic candidates. The results
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As expected, Zohran Mamdani won Tuesday’s mayoral election in New York City. The historic win caps an unexpected rise for Mamdani in a race that drew significant national and international attention, including attempts by President Donald Trump to prevent Mamdani’s win. The democratic socialist has reiterated his pledges to make New York City more affordable
Democrats won handily in Tuesday’s elections nationwide, with Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor of New York City and Democratic candidates emerging victorious in New Jersey and Virginia. Meanwhile, California voters overwhelmingly approved a proposal intended to allow Democrats to redistrict the state in their party’s favor. In the first elections since President Donald Trump took office
At just 21 years old, Jayden Williams has become the youngest mayor in Stockbridge history, marking a powerful moment for both his city and the HBCU community. A senior political science major at Clark Atlanta University, Williams’ victory represents a generational shift in leadership — proof that today’s HBCU students are stepping up to lead cities, drive innovation, and amplify
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By Matt Dixon, Henry J. Gomez, Jonathan Allen and Garrett Haake No one thought Tuesday was going to be Donald Trump’s election night, but there were even fewer silver linings than many Republicans had hoped. Democrats attacked Trump’s agenda to help score victories in Virginia, where former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger quickly defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. They also prevailed in
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By Ben Kamisar California voters have approved a new congressional map drawn by state Democrats, NBC News projects, giving the party the chance to gain up to five House seats in next year’s midterm elections and counter Republican redistricting efforts in other states. The approval of the ballot measure allows California Democrats to temporarily circumvent the independent
At just 21 years old, Jayden Williams has become the youngest mayor in Stockbridge history, marking a powerful moment for both his city and the HBCU community. A senior political science major at Clark Atlanta University, Williams’ victory represents a generational shift in leadership — proof that today’s HBCU students are stepping up to lead
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Dick Cheney, a significant figure within the Republican Party who served as vice president during the presidency of George W. Bush, has died. Cheney, a mainstay in Republican politics for decades, is primarily seen as one of the major driving forces behind the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, as well as the ethically and legally
By Ben Kamisar, Bridget Bowman, Alexandra Marquez, Adam Edelman and Owen Auston-Babcock Off-year elections on Tuesday provide the first big chance for voters across several states to make their voices heard this year — and shed early light on some major questions ahead of next year’s midterm elections. How are voters responding to President Donald Trump’s second term? Can Republicans build on
