Election 2023

FILE - In this photo combo, candidates for Caddo Sheriff John Nickelson, left, and Henry Whitehorn Sr. speak during a forum held by the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church in Shreveport, La., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. A divided state appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling ordering a new election for a Louisiana sheriff's race that was decided by a single vote. In a 3-2 ruling, the Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport, Louisiana said Tuesday, Dec. 12, Nickelson, had shown two people illegally voted twice in the November 18 election and four others voted though they were ineligible to cast ballots.(Jill Pickett/The Advocate via AP, File)

Court upholds judge’s ruling ordering new election in Louisiana sheriff’s race decided by one vote

A divided state appeals court has upheld a judge’s ruling ordering a new election for a Louisiana sheriff’s race that was decided by a single vote.

Updated 5:25 PM UTC, December 13, 2023

Houston mayoral candidates state Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speak at a mayoral forum on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Houston. Whitmire and Jackson Lee are set to face each other in Saturday, Dec. 9, runoff election to be the next mayor of Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)

Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, defeating congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Updated 4:25 AM UTC, December 10, 2023

Candidates for Caddo Sheriff John Nickelson, left, and Henry Whitehorn Sr. speak during a forum held by the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church in Shreveport, La., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Whitehorn, a Democrat, won the Nov. 18 election for Caddo Parish Sheriff by one vote, according to results from the Secretary of State’s office. (Jill Pickett/The Advocate via AP)

Judge voids result of Louisiana sheriff’s election decided by a single vote and orders a new runoff

Updated 11:50 PM UTC, December 8, 2023

Houston has a population that’s young. Its next mayor, set to be elected in a runoff, won’t be

Updated 5:24 PM UTC, December 8, 2023

FILE - Marijuana plants grow in the Mother Room at AT-CPC of Ohio, Jan. 28, 2019, in Akron, Ohio. Ohio lawmakers are scrambling to write legislation to enact the will of the voters in last month's overwhelming victory for a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it

Updated 11:11 PM UTC, December 7, 2023

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HOUSTON POPULATION YOUNG, NEXT MAYOR WON’T BE

Houston will elect the oldest big-city mayor in the U.S. this weekend. Two candidates, both in their 70’s, are trying to reach out to much younger voters. (Dec. 8)

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Abortion win in Ohio could be a springboard for 2024 as GOP struggles to find a winning message

Democrats win on abortion rights in several states during 2023 U.S. election

Mississippi Republican Governor Tate Reeves reelected

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Republican Kim Taylor wins after recount in Virginia House of Delegates race

Republican Kim Taylor has narrowly defeated Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams in their race for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates following a recount.

Updated 10:27 PM UTC, December 20, 2023

Ohio’s 2023 abortion fight cost campaigns $70 million

Campaign finance reports show this fall’s fight over abortion rights in Ohio cost a combined $70 million.

Updated 11:23 PM UTC, December 15, 2023

In this combination photo Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee, D-Texas, left, speaks on Dec. 13, 2019, in Washington, and right, Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire answers a question on Oct. 19, 2023, in Houston. It’s down to two candidates in the race to lead the nation’s fourth-largest city. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire will face off in Saturday’s runoff election to be the next mayor of Houston. (AP Photo)

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Houston’s mayoral runoff election

It’s down to two candidates in the race to lead the nation’s fourth-largest city. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen.

Updated 3:50 PM UTC, December 7, 2023

FILE - Marijuana buds ready for harvest rest on a plant at AT-CPC of Ohio, Jan. 28, 2019, in Akron, Ohio. Banning marijuana growing at home, increasing the substance's tax rate and how those taxes get distributed are among vast changes Ohio Senate Republican proposed Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, to a marijuana legalization measure approved by voters in November. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Ohio Republicans propose nixing home grow, increasing taxes in sweeping changes to legal marijuana

Ohio state Senate Republicans are proposing vast changes to a recreational marijuana measure approved by voters last month.

Updated 6:11 PM UTC, December 6, 2023

Virginia officials certify 2023 legislative election results, other electoral contests

Virginia’s State Board of Elections has voted unanimously to certify the 2023 legislative elections and other electoral contests during a meeting in Richmond.

Updated 8:28 PM UTC, December 4, 2023

FILE - Virginia State Sen-elect, Ghazala Hashmi speaks to supporters at a Democratic victory party in Richmond, Va., Nov. 5, 2019. Hashmi asked a court Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges her qualification to hold office over what her attorneys called “baseless” allegations that she did not meet the state's residency requirements. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Judge dismisses legal challenge against Virginia state senator over residency allegations

A Virginia judge has dismissed a legal challenge that sought to prevent the certification of the election of a state senator.

Updated 10:35 PM UTC, December 1, 2023

Virginia state senator seeks dismissal of lawsuit over ‘baseless’ residency allegations

A Virginia state senator is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges her qualification to hold office over what her attorneys call “baseless” allegations that she did not meet the state’s residency requirements.

Updated 12:31 AM UTC, November 30, 2023

Mayor Erin Mendenhall walks out to greet supporters at an election watch party in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (Bethany Baker/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Incumbent Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall wins bid for second term

Incumbent Erin Mendenhall has won her reelection bid for mayor of Utah’s capital in a ranked-choice contest that included a challenge by former Mayor Rocky Anderson.

Updated 1:39 AM UTC, November 23, 2023

FILE - Erin Mendenhall talks to reporters during an election night party in Salt Lake City on Aug. 13, 2019. Mendenhall is seeking re-election as mayor of Utah’s capital Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in a ranked-choice contest that includes a challenge by former Mayor Rocky Anderson. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, file)

Incumbent Salt Lake City mayor leads in bid for second term

Incumbent Erin Mendenhall is leading in her reelection bid to continue as mayor of Utah’s capital in a ranked-choice contest that includes a challenge by former Mayor Rocky Anderson.

Updated 5:25 AM UTC, November 22, 2023

Utah 2nd Congressional District Republican nominee Celeste Maloy speaks to reporters before an election night party at the Utah Trucking Association, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in West Valley City, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Republican Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election to replace her former boss US Rep. Chris Stewart

Republican Celeste Maloy has won a special election in Utah to replace her former boss, U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart.

Updated 5:27 AM UTC, November 22, 2023

GOP secures all elected statewide offices in Louisiana, after Republican victories Saturday

Republicans in Louisiana have swept three runoff races for powerful statewide offices: attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer.

Updated 5:28 AM UTC, November 19, 2023

Virginia state senator who recently won reelection faces lawsuit over residency requirement

A Virginia state senator who recently won reelection is facing a call for an investigation from her opponent and a lawsuit from several of her neighbors over whether she actually lives in the district she represents.

Updated 11:55 PM UTC, November 17, 2023

Coin flip decides mayor of North Carolina city after tie between two candidates

A coin flip has decided who will be the mayor of a south-central North Carolina city when the two leading candidates were tied after all the ballots were tallied.

Updated 9:43 PM UTC, November 17, 2023

Democrat in highly contested Virginia House race seeks recount

The Democratic candidate in a central Virginia House of Delegates race that remains uncalled by The Associated Press is seeking a recount.

Updated 7:46 PM UTC, November 17, 2023

FILE - Celeste Maloy speaks during the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary debate for outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart's seat, Aug. 4, 2023, in Farmington, Utah. Voters in Utah’s second congressional district will head to the polls Tuesday for a Thanksgiving-week special election to fill the last remaining vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The major party nominees are Republican Celeste Maloy and Democrat Kathleen Riebe. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah’s special congressional election

Voters in Utah’s second congressional district will cast ballots Tuesday in an Thanksgiving-week special election to fill the last remaining vacant seat in the U.S.

Updated 2:14 PM UTC, November 17, 2023

FILE - The Louisiana state Capitol stands prominently, April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15, 2024 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court ruled that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters, based on an order issued by a federal New Orleans appeals court Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith, File)

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana’s general election

Louisiana voters will return to the polls to decide runoff elections in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the October primary.

Updated 11:38 AM UTC, November 16, 2023

FILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at a news conference Nov. 8, 2023 in Richmond, Va. Youngkin had made clear his expectations for last week's closely watched legislative elections were a GOP majority in the House and Senate. Instead, Democrats have taken both. (AP Photo/Jay Paul, File)

GOP election losses in Virginia are likely to quiet the presidential speculation about Gov. Youngkin

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia had made clear his Election Day expectations. He was pushing for a Republican majority in the Virginia House and Senate to come out of last week’s closely watched legislative elections.

Updated 1:03 PM UTC, November 12, 2023

FILE - Del. Danica Roem, D-Prince William, speaks during the House session at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., April 3, 2019. Roem is accustomed to opponents using her transgender identity as a cudgel in Virginia legislative races. After two comfortable reelection wins in Virginia's House of Delegates, Roem won a seat in the state Senate. That helped Democrats get a legislative lock in Virginia, complicating Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s social conservative agenda. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Danica Roem breaks through in Virginia Senate by focusing on road rage and not only anti-trans hate

Danica Roem is accustomed to opponents using her transgender identity as a cudgel in Virginia legislative races.

Updated 4:26 PM UTC, November 11, 2023

A woman bows her head during a prayer at a watch party for opponents of Issue 1 at the Center for Christian Virtue in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio’s new abortion rights amendment

Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state’s constitution this week.

Updated 12:40 AM UTC, November 11, 2023

Democrat takes narrow lead over Republican Assembly incumbent in New Jersey contest

A Democratic candidate for a New Jersey Assembly seat has taken a slim lead over her incumbent Republican opponent.

Updated 6:31 PM UTC, November 10, 2023

Democrat Dan McCaffery, who is running for a seat on the state Supreme Court is introduced at a campaign rally and appearance by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Expensive judicial races might be here to stay in Pennsylvania after record high court campaign

The race for an open seat on Pennsylvania’s highest court initially resembled the sleepy contests that had played out for decades.

Updated 10:45 PM UTC, November 9, 2023

A woman enters a voting polling place at Alexandria City Hall, in Alexandria, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Virginia Democrats lost in several key swing districts. So how did they win the General Assembly?

The election results this week in Virginia suggest that Republicans must essentially run the table in competitive areas in order to find statewide success at the ballot box.

Updated 8:05 PM UTC, November 9, 2023

Otis Wells, 51, stands in front of his Clinton, Miss., precinct, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, recalling how he, his wife and son had to wait in line for almost an hour to vote, since the precinct ran out of paper ballots mid-afternoon, during Tuesday's general election. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Ballot shortages in Mississippi created a problem for democracy on the day of a governor’s election

People in Mississippi’s largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places ran out of ballots and voters had to wait for them to be replenished on the day the state was deciding its most competitive governor’s race in a generation.

Updated 10:08 PM UTC, November 9, 2023

A 'Vote" sign is seen on the University of Texas campus, Nov. 6, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Texas voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday to raise the retirement age requirements for judges, following in trend with multiple states nationwide over the past decade. Proposition 13 would have raised the minimum age for retirement from 70 to 75 and the maximum age limit from 75 to 79. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Verdict is in: Texas voters tell oldest judges it’s time to retire

Texas voters rejected a proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges. The outcome in Tuesday’s off-year elections turned heads and drew new attention to issues of age and fitness for office in the U.S.

Updated 5:04 AM UTC, November 9, 2023

Democrat Susan Gibson, middle, hugs supporters after an announcement that she and fellow Democrats swept the Central Bucks, Pa., school board races on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (Jason Nark/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Liberal and moderate candidates take control of school boards in contentious races across US

Liberal and moderate candidates have won seats in high-profile polarizing elections against social conservatives across the U.S.

Updated 2:58 AM UTC, November 9, 2023

A mason works on an adobe-brick wall in on a residential lane lined with multimillion-dollar homes in Santa Fe, N.M., on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Voters are deciding whether to tax mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in a state capital city prized for its desert-mountain vistas, vibrant arts scene and stucco architecture rooted in Native American and Spanish-colonial tradition. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

Santa Fe voters approve tax on mansions as housing prices soar

Voters have approved a tax on mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in the state capital city of Santa Fe.

Updated 11:26 PM UTC, November 8, 2023

FILE - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy meets with Senate President Nicholas Scutari, right, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, second right, before he delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests. The results on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, buoyed the party’s prospects after a bleak showing in the last election. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Democrats pick up five seats in New Jersey’s Assembly, bouncing back from deep 2021 losses

New Jersey Democrats have picked up a net five seats in the Assembly, nearly erasing the GOP pickup of two years ago and dashing the Republicans’ hopes of winning a majority for the first time in two decades.

Updated 7:06 PM UTC, November 8, 2023

David Owen, Republican candidate for House of Delegates district 57, greets the crowd during a campaign rally in Henrico County, Va., on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Owen faces his opponent candidate Susanna Gibson on Nov. 7. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

GOP’s David Owen wins Virginia legislative race over Democratic opponent who livestreamed sex videos

Republican businessman David Owen has won election to Virginia’s House of Delegates against Democratic opponent Susanna Gibson.

Updated 7:42 PM UTC, November 8, 2023

FILE - In this July 16, 2018, file photo, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles speaks to a packed chamber during a public forum before the Charlotte City Council votes whether to host the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Lyles, a Democrat, was elected on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, to a fourth term as Charlotte mayor, receiving close to three-fourths of the votes cast as he defeated Misun Kim and Rob Yates, according to unofficial state elections data. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Lyles wins mayoral election again in Charlotte, while Durham and Chapel Hill choose new leaders

Voters in Charlotte again elected Vi Lyles to lead North Carolina’s largest city and residents of Durham and Chapel Hill chose new mayors during the final round of local elections in the state this fall.

Updated 6:06 PM UTC, November 8, 2023

Joe Hogsett delivers a victory speech after being re-elected as Indianapolis mayor during the Democratic watch party Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Kountry Kitchen's 910 North Event Center in Indianapolis. Hogsett defeated Republican opponent Jefferson Shreve to serve his third and final term as mayor. (The Indianapolis Star via AP)

Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett easily wins reelection after expensive race

Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett has easily won a third term after an expensive race against a Republican challenger who had a significant fundraising advantage.

Updated 5:17 PM UTC, November 8, 2023

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