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Vermont GOP Gov. Scott reelected in deep blue state

Vermont GOP Gov. Scott reelected in deep blue state

Voters in deep-blue Vermont elected Republican Gov. Phil Scott to his fourth two-year term as the state’s top executive. Scott, 64, defeated Democrat Brenda Siegel and three independent candidates.
Ezell wins in Mississippi, keeping US House seat for GOP

Ezell wins in Mississippi, keeping US House seat for GOP

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mike Ezell has defeated a Democrat and a Libertarian candidate in a south Mississippi congressional race, allowing Republicans to retain control of the seat. Ezell is the sheriff of coastal Jackson County.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt defeats Democrat Joy Hofmeister

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt defeats Democrat Joy Hofmeister

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt held off a tougher-than-expected challenge to his reelection on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Joy Hofmeister despite millions of dollars in attack ads against him.
Democrat Balint will be Vermont’s 1st woman in Congress

Democrat Balint will be Vermont’s 1st woman in Congress

Democrat Becca Balint has won the race for Vermont’s lone seat in the U.S. House, becoming the first woman and first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker beats GOP foe, targets Trump

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker beats GOP foe, targets Trump

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B.
Tim Scott heading back to US Senate as bigger ambitions loom

Tim Scott heading back to US Senate as bigger ambitions loom

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott won reelection Tuesday to what he has said is a final six-year term from South Carolina, but the only Black Republican in the Senate may have bigger future political ambitions.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee wins 1st full term in office

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee wins 1st full term in office

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee has defeated Republican challenger Ashley Kalus to win his first full term in office.
Maryland voters approve recreational marijuana legalization

Maryland voters approve recreational marijuana legalization

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters approved legalizing recreational marijuana in a constitutional amendment Tuesday.
Sheriff found in contempt in same case that ensnared Arpaio

Sheriff found in contempt in same case that ensnared Arpaio

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday found the sheriff of metro Phoenix to be in civil contempt of court in the same racial profiling case in which his predecessor, Joe Arpaio, was found to be in contempt six years earlier.
Maura Healey is 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor

Maura Healey is 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor

BOSTON (AP) — Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.