Democrat Bob Ferguson wins Washington governor’s race
Washington state elects Bob Ferguson as governor. Ferguson, a Democrat, rose to national prominence as the state attorney general, suing…
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Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time
Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, both Democrats, won their Senate races on Tuesday — doubling…
Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person elected to Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride is once again making history — she will be the first openly transgender person to…
New York votes to put abortion rights in the state constitution
Abortion rights are part of a sweeping amendment preventing various forms of discrimination. (Image credit: Yuki Iwamura)
Colorado voters move to put existing abortion laws into state constitution
Already a regional hub for abortion access, the vote is an example of states that are trying to strengthen their…