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Midterm election results reflect the hodgepodge of US voters, not the endorsement or repudiation of a candidate’s or party’s agenda

The results from the U.S. midterm elections came as a shock to many. The sitting president’s party typically suffers significant losses in House, Senate and gubernatorial races in the first midterm election of a president’s term. Several projections leading up to Election Day speculated that a “red wave” – at…

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Texas Democrats ask hard questions after midterm election losses

AUSTIN, Texas — High-ranking Texas Democrats have sought to numb acute pain from a drubbing they took in this month’s midterm election by accentuating the positive:

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When will elections focus on climate?

Most pressing issue was missing in action in the 2022 midterm elections

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Election certification proceeding smoothly, avoiding chaos

Certification of this year’s midterm election results appears to be proceeding smoothly and with little controversy across the country

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Commentary: The neglect of younger voters is a lost opportunity for political parties

The day after the midterm elections last week, President Joe Biden held a news conference where he praised the “young people of this nation” for showing up at the polls.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: The menace in our midst, live from Mar-a-Lago

Much like seven years ago, Donald Trump is running for president to the dismay of establishment Republicans. They figured him for a loser when he announced in 2015. He wasn’t, but he looks more like one now after his chosen candidates fared poorly in Pennsylvania, Arizona and other swing states…

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Factbox-Which Republicans could run for president in 2024?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to runfor the White House again in 2024 has potential rivals gearing up to take on a divisive Republican leader left bruised by his party's midterm election losses.

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Donald Trump 2024: Ex-president to announce presidential run

Trump expected to announce candidacy for White House, days after his party’s lacklustre midterm election performance.

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Hudson to lead House GOP campaign arm for 2024 cycle - Roll Call

North Carolina's Richard Hudson takes over the House GOP's campaign committee after a disappointing midterm election.

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New Mexico begins certification process for midterm election

County commissioners in southern New Mexico are weighing whether to certify local results of the midterm election in a once-routine process that in some locations has become a focal point for those voicing distrust in voting systems

The Independent UK

US midterm elections deserve Africa’s attention – but not for reasons of foreign policy

Africans normally pay little attention to American elections when the presidency is not at stake. But the midterm polls – such as the 8 November 2022 one – deserve Africa’s attention.

The Conversation

Guns on the ballot: How mixed midterm results will affect firearm policy

The U.S. midterm elections took place on the backdrop of surging gun violence and in a year scarred by high-profile mass shootings.

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Commentary: After a bad showing in the midterms, what story are Republicans telling themselves now?

The 2022 midterm election results, and the narratives that went along with them, were different from what many people had expected. Now it’s Republicans, rather than the Democrats, fighting over what went wrong, who’s to blame, and what’s the best path forward.

Los Angeles Times

Trudy Rubin: Midterm elections and Russian pullout from Kherson are two victories for democracy

It is fitting that the unexpected U.S. midterm election results emerged just as Russia formally announced its military withdrawal from the key Ukrainian city of Kherson.

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'Vindication': Schumer lifts Democrats with majority stunner

The midterm elections were a vindication for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has racked up a series of unexpected legislative victories this year as he has navigated Democrats’ slim 50-50 majority

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GOP prepares for leadership vote after disappointing midterms

How much House Republicans blame their current leadership team for a paltry midterm election performance will become clear Tuesday as the conference holds its leadership elections.

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How Summer Lee's historic win in Pa.'s 12th Congressional District reverberates beyond politics

PITTSBURGH — Summer Lee’s historic victory in Tuesday’s midterm election secured her a place in history as Pennsylvania’s first Black congresswoman, but experts and organizers say her win speaks to a broader movement that is focused on representation and beliefs rather than solely electability.

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What it means that a historic number of LGBTQ candidates won midterm elections

The 2022 midterm election made history with the most wins for openly LGBTQ candidates. At least 340 candidates have won their races, beating the previous record of 336 in 2020.

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The Independent UK

Surging Montana GOP eyes big prize: US Senate seat in 2024

Republicans emboldened by a string of electoral victories in Montana this midterm election are quickly turning their attention to a prize that has repeatedly eluded them: the U.S. Senate seat held by three-term Democrat Jon Tester that is up for grabs in 2024

The Independent UK

What US election results mean for the future of Ukraine aid

The results of the midterm election are raising questions about the future of American support for Ukraine

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Did late night Michigan voting lines show fraud?

Michigan saw a record turnout for a midterm election, with control of the governor’s office and controversial referendums on abortion and voting rights in the balance

The Denver Post

Analysis: How Lauren Boebert’s reelection went from a sure thing to a neck-and-neck race against Adam Frisch

DENVER — The race for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District was never supposed to be this close, not during a midterm election expected to heavily favor Republicans and in such a deep-red district, largely along the state’s Western Slope.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: Photography from a busy week of midterm elections

Democrats command several wins throughout Illinois and U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia enters the crowded race for mayor.

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Ron DeSantis: the Florida governor who may steal the Republican nomination from under his mentor Donald Trump's nose

Is Ron DeSantis the heir apparent to Donald Trump? It sure looked like it on Tuesday. In a US midterm election that saw his Republican party underperform nationally, DeSantis was the spectacular outlier, turning in a dominant performance in Florida’s governor race that turned heads among friends and foes alike.

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What the 2022 midterms mean for Biden's presidency

President Biden's job just got tougher. The midterm election results mean Republicans likely will control the House. But there are some political silver linings in divided government.

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