DeSantis reelected in Florida as first results called in US midterms

1667961441Voters in New York have re-elected US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who easily defeated her Republican challenger to represent a newly redrawn New York City district spanning the Bronx and Queens.Alex Woodward has the latest from New York.New York congresswoman handily defeats Tina Forte to represent The Bronx and Queens in Congress Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:371667961023The Independent’s Eric Garcia spoke with Maxwell Frost in September about being the first Afro-Cuban and first Gen Z member of Congress and how he plans to shake up Washington.The soon-to-be youngest member of Congress talks to Eric Garcia about being the first Afro-Cuban member of Congress and how he plans to shake up WashingtonOliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:301667960723A number of Donald Trump’s allies were among the early winners Tuesday evening as Republicans saw impressive showings in Florida and a handful of other states.John Bowden has the latest.But some still battling as major races in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona remain uncalled Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:251667960423Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg report.The Trump-friendly Republican easily wins his race in Florida’s 1st District Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:201667960171Supporters of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis chanted ‘two more years’ at his election night celebration as encouragement for him to run for President in 2024. His term as governor would be four years.Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:161667959539A judge has denied Republican efforts to extend voting hours in Maricopa counting, saying there is no evidence any voters were denied the ability to vote due to tabulator issues in some counties.Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:051667959413The Associated Press has made the following calls:Republican Henry McMaster wins reelection for governor in South Carolina.Democrat Daniel McKee wins reelection for governor in Rhode Island.Republican Kim Reynolds wins reelection for governor in Iowa.Republican Mark Gordon wins reelection for governor in Wyoming.Republican Mike DeWine wins reelection for governor in Ohio.Republican Jerry Moran wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Kansas.Republican John Hoeven wins reelection to U.S. Senate from North Dakota.Republican John Thune wins reelection to U.S. Senate from South Dakota.Democrat Charles Schumer wins reelection to U.S. Senate from New York.Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 02:031667958923Massachusetts voters have elected Maura Healey to the governor’s office, making history as the first openly gay woman elected as governor in US history.Healey is among two openly lesbian candidates running for governor’s seats in 2022. Oregon’s Democratic candidate for governor, Tina Kotek, also was the first openly gay person to serve as a speaker of a state house.’Massachusetts embraced a platform of equality and inclusion by electing a pro-equality champion,’ according to a statement from Human Rights Campaign Interim President Joni Madison. ‘With her in the statehouse, LGBTQ+ youth across Massachusetts and the United States will get to see that they are represented at the highest levels of government, and that they can achieve anything they set their minds on.’Alex Woodward9 November 2022 01:551667958623Democrat Maxwell Frost has won the race for the House seat in Florida’s 10th District.He will be the first Gen Zers to serve in Congress.Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 01:501667958323Alex Woodward explains why election laws at the state-level often hinder final results being known on election night.Echoing 2020, Trump and his allies are baselessly asserting foul play if results aren’t tallied hours after polls close. GOP lawmakers have led efforts to prevent officials from counting ballots sooner Oliver O’Connell9 November 2022 01:45