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This was the first time Democrats retained an existing House majority after the general elections since 1997.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This was the first time Democrats retained an existing House majority after the general elections since 1997.
Twelve Republican incumbents lost re-election in Virginia, where Democrats expanded their majority by 13 seats, going from 51 to 64 seats in the 100-member chamber. That tied 2017 for the most incumbents defeated in the chamber’s elections since 2011.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Twelve Republican incumbents lost re-election in Virginia, where Democrats expanded their majority by 13 seats, going from 51 to 64 seats in the 100-member chamber. That tied 2017 for the most incumbents defeated in the chamber’s elections since 2011.
The race was viewed as a division between Democrats, between Democratic socialists who supported Fateh and Democrats who supported Frey.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The race was viewed as a division between Democrats, between Democratic socialists who supported Fateh and Democrats who supported Frey.
Incumbent Jacob Frey (D) defeated Omar Fateh (D) and 13 other candidates for mayor of Minneapolis. As of 3:22 p.m. EST, Frey had 53% in round 2 of ranked-choice voting and Fateh had 47%. Frey was first elected in 2017.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Incumbent Jacob Frey (D) defeated Omar Fateh (D) and 13 other candidates for mayor of Minneapolis. As of 3:22 p.m. EST, Frey had 53% in round 2 of ranked-choice voting and Fateh had 47%. Frey was first elected in 2017.
6. Voters approved Portland, OR, Measure 26-260, increasing the property tax from $80 to $140 per $100,000 in assessed value for five years to fund parks and recreation programs and capital projects.
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
6. Voters approved Portland, OR, Measure 26-260, increasing the property tax from $80 to $140 per $100,000 in assessed value for five years to fund parks and recreation programs and capital projects.
5. Voters approved Washington SJR 8201, allowing the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Trust Fund, also known as the WA Cares Fund, to be invested in stocks and equities. The WA Cares Fund is a state program that provides long-term care benefits, funded through a payroll tax.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
5. Voters approved Washington SJR 8201, allowing the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Trust Fund, also known as the WA Cares Fund, to be invested in stocks and equities. The WA Cares Fund is a state program that provides long-term care benefits, funded through a payroll tax.
Proposition A provides about $191.8 million for renovations to the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum, and Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds.
Proposition B provides about $311 million to build a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
Proposition B provides about $311 million to build a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Proposition A provides about $191.8 million for renovations to the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum, and Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds.
Proposition B provides about $311 million to build a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
Proposition B provides about $311 million to build a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
4. Voters in Bexar County, TX, approved Propositions A and B, increasing the hotel occupancy tax rate and dedicating rental car tax revenue to fund arena and venue projects.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
4. Voters in Bexar County, TX, approved Propositions A and B, increasing the hotel occupancy tax rate and dedicating rental car tax revenue to fund arena and venue projects.
3. Voters approved St. Paul, MN, Question 1, amending the city charter to allow city officers to issue administrative citations with civil fines for ordinance violations, as an alternative to criminal citations.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
3. Voters approved St. Paul, MN, Question 1, amending the city charter to allow city officers to issue administrative citations with civil fines for ordinance violations, as an alternative to criminal citations.
2. Voters approved Greenbelt, MD, Advisory Referendum 1, a non-binding question advising the city to adopt ranked-choice voting for city council elections.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
2. Voters approved Greenbelt, MD, Advisory Referendum 1, a non-binding question advising the city to adopt ranked-choice voting for city council elections.
1. Voters rejected New York City Question 6, which would have moved city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered, presidential election years beginning in 2028. The change would have also required a state constitutional amendment to take effect.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
1. Voters rejected New York City Question 6, which would have moved city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered, presidential election years beginning in 2028. The change would have also required a state constitutional amendment to take effect.
Once Spanberger is sworn in, Virginia will be one of 16 Democratic trifectas. Nationally, following the 2025 elections, there will be 16 Democratic trifectas, 23 Republican trifectas, and 11 divided governments.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Once Spanberger is sworn in, Virginia will be one of 16 Democratic trifectas. Nationally, following the 2025 elections, there will be 16 Democratic trifectas, 23 Republican trifectas, and 11 divided governments.
Among the states that have conducted voluntary mid-decade redistricting so far, California is the first to adopt a map projected to favor Democrats.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Among the states that have conducted voluntary mid-decade redistricting so far, California is the first to adopt a map projected to favor Democrats.
16. Voters approved California Proposition 50. As of 11:23 p.m. EST, the vote was 65% to 35%. The constitutional amendment authorizes a new congressional district map that, based on recent presidential election results, would make five currently Republican-held districts more favorable to Democrats.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
16. Voters approved California Proposition 50. As of 11:23 p.m. EST, the vote was 65% to 35%. The constitutional amendment authorizes a new congressional district map that, based on recent presidential election results, would make five currently Republican-held districts more favorable to Democrats.
15. Democrats retained control of the Virginia House of Delegates, the first time the party retained an existing majority in the chamber’s elections since 1997. Dems also have a majority in the VA Senate & Dem Abigail Spanberger won the gubernatorial race. The state became a Democratic trifecta.
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
15. Democrats retained control of the Virginia House of Delegates, the first time the party retained an existing majority in the chamber’s elections since 1997. Dems also have a majority in the VA Senate & Dem Abigail Spanberger won the gubernatorial race. The state became a Democratic trifecta.
Each amendment received at least 57% of the vote as of 10:45 p.m. EST.
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Each amendment received at least 57% of the vote as of 10:45 p.m. EST.
14. Voters in New York City approved Questions 2, 3, and 4, three charter amendments designed to expedite approvals for affordable housing and certain land use changes while removing or limiting the city council’s role in approving some of these projects.
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
14. Voters in New York City approved Questions 2, 3, and 4, three charter amendments designed to expedite approvals for affordable housing and certain land use changes while removing or limiting the city council’s role in approving some of these projects.
13. Voters approved Colorado Propositions LL and MM, allowing the state to retain excess revenue and further reduce income tax deductions for taxpayers with a federal adjusted gross income above $300,000. Together, the measures increase funding for the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
13. Voters approved Colorado Propositions LL and MM, allowing the state to retain excess revenue and further reduce income tax deductions for taxpayers with a federal adjusted gross income above $300,000. Together, the measures increase funding for the Healthy School Meals for All Program.
With its passage, Maine becomes one of 22 states that authorize courts to issue ERPOs. As of 10:34 EST, the vote was 60.4% to 39.6%.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
With its passage, Maine becomes one of 22 states that authorize courts to issue ERPOs. As of 10:34 EST, the vote was 60.4% to 39.6%.
12. Voters approved Maine Question 2, establishing a process for obtaining an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), also known as a red-flag law, to temporarily restrict access to weapons “capable of producing death or serious bodily injury.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
12. Voters approved Maine Question 2, establishing a process for obtaining an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), also known as a red-flag law, to temporarily restrict access to weapons “capable of producing death or serious bodily injury.”