Sen. Joni Ernst, a military veteran and the first woman to represent Iowa in the Senate, won reelection against Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield, a businessperson in Des Moines. The race is among several that drew out-of-state campaign cash from Democrats hoping to flip the Senate.
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New Mexico elects its first all women of color House delegation
The historic New Mexico House delegation formed out of three races with women running in both major parties.
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For the presidency and key races, election outcomes remain uncertain
States are continuing to process mail-in and absentee ballots, which surged this year.
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Initiatives to restrict abortion access fail in Colorado, but pass in Louisiana
The divergent results foreshadow an emerging reality where state laws determine abortion access, especially if the Supreme Court eliminates federal protections.
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Florida passes $15 minimum wage, a hike that could narrow the gender pay gap
In Florida, 1.4 million women stand to get a pay increase — and women of color most of all.
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Sarah McBride elected as first openly transgender state senator
At least 16 openly transgender candidates for statehouse seats are on the November ballot.