NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
Stocks shake off 2020 election night wobbles to rally
Much of Wednesday's strength for Wall Street was due to big gains for technology stocks. Investors have increasingly seen these stocks as some of the safer bets in the market, able to grow their profits even in a pandemic as more of daily life shifts online.
Much of Wednesday's strength for Wall Street was due to big gains for technology stocks. Investors have increasingly seen these stocks as some of the safer bets in the market, able to grow their profits even in a pandemic as more of daily life shifts online.
Biden, Trump locked in tight race in key states with no winner yet announced
Results poured in Tuesday night in the 2020 race for the White House, with President Donald Trump claiming the hotly contested states of Texas, Florida and Ohio, while Democratic nominee Joe Biden won Arizona and Minnesota.
Results poured in Tuesday night in the 2020 race for the White House, with President Donald Trump claiming the hotly contested states of Texas, Florida and Ohio, while Democratic nominee Joe Biden won Arizona and Minnesota.
California rejects plan to end cash bail system after voters say 'no' on Prop 25
California voters said "no" on Proposition 25, rejected a plan that would have eliminated the state's current cash bail system, replacing it with a computer algorithm.
California voters said "no" on Proposition 25, rejected a plan that would have eliminated the state's current cash bail system, replacing it with a computer algorithm.
President Trump files lawsuit in Michigan to halt counting votes, citing lack of access
President Donald Trump's campaign has filed a lawsuit in Michigan on Wednesday to halt counting election votes, citing a lack of access.
President Donald Trump's campaign has filed a lawsuit in Michigan on Wednesday to halt counting election votes, citing a lack of access.
Gascon leads in LA County DA race
George Gascon was clinging to a lead Wednesday in a closely contested race for Los Angeles County district attorney against two- term incumbent Jackie Lacey.
George Gascon was clinging to a lead Wednesday in a closely contested race for Los Angeles County district attorney against two- term incumbent Jackie Lacey.
Trump campaign signals Wisconsin recount request
The Trump Campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 4 released a statement requesting a recount in Wisconsin.
The Trump Campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 4 released a statement requesting a recount in Wisconsin.
Kanye West sets sights on 2024 presidential bid
The “Late Registration” rapper tweeted a selfie of himself walking in front of an electoral map. It was captioned: “Kanye 2024.”
The “Late Registration” rapper tweeted a selfie of himself walking in front of an electoral map. It was captioned: “Kanye 2024.”
Prop. 16: California's affirmative action measure fails
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Mississippi voters replace Confederate-themed flag with new design featuring magnolia flower
Mississippi on Tuesday voted to replace its state flag, which had been the last one in the U.S. to include an image of the Confederate-themed battle flag.
Mississippi on Tuesday voted to replace its state flag, which had been the last one in the U.S. to include an image of the Confederate-themed battle flag.
Kentucky: Mitch McConnell defeats Amy McGrath, retains Senate seat
Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.
Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.
Orange County's U.S. House candidates battle in tight races
A handful of U.S. House contests in California appeared headed for close finishes as Republicans sought to gain ground after losing a string of seats to Democrats in a 2018 rout.
A handful of U.S. House contests in California appeared headed for close finishes as Republicans sought to gain ground after losing a string of seats to Democrats in a 2018 rout.
Orange County election results coming down to the wire
A handful of U.S. House contests in California appeared headed for close finishes as Republicans sought to gain ground after losing a string of seats to Democrats in a 2018 rout.
A handful of U.S. House contests in California appeared headed for close finishes as Republicans sought to gain ground after losing a string of seats to Democrats in a 2018 rout.
'The students are the real winners': Voters secure $7 billion school bond measure for LAUSD
"The students are the real winners today," said Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner after voters passed Measure RR on Tuesday, securing a $7 billion bond measure aimed at improving school facilities, upgrading technology and implementing COVID-19 safety standards.
"The students are the real winners today," said Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner after voters passed Measure RR on Tuesday, securing a $7 billion bond measure aimed at improving school facilities, upgrading technology and implementing COVID-19 safety standards.
California votes to keep criminal justice changes
California has upheld several criminal justice changes, endorsing recent efforts to ease mass incarceration by reducing penalties and allowing for earlier releases.
California has upheld several criminal justice changes, endorsing recent efforts to ease mass incarceration by reducing penalties and allowing for earlier releases.
Prop. 17: California restores the rights of felons on parole to vote
California voters passed Proposition 17, restoring the right to vote to approximately 50,000 people with felony records.
California voters passed Proposition 17, restoring the right to vote to approximately 50,000 people with felony records.
No wait time at LA County polls as many voted early or mailed ballots
On Election Day, things ran smoothly at the 793 Los Angeles County polling places, where steady streams of voters rarely experienced wait times longer than 15 minutes.
On Election Day, things ran smoothly at the 793 Los Angeles County polling places, where steady streams of voters rarely experienced wait times longer than 15 minutes.
LA County election running smoothly
Things were?running smoothly on Election Day at the 793 Los Angeles County polling places, where steady streams of voters rarely experienced wait times longer than 15 minutes.??
Things were?running smoothly on Election Day at the 793 Los Angeles County polling places, where steady streams of voters rarely experienced wait times longer than 15 minutes.??
Trump wants Supreme Court involved in election; Biden's campaign says they're prepared for a court battle
President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election.
President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election.
Prop 20: California voters reject tough-on-crime measure
California voters on Tuesday rejected Prop. 20, a measure that would have added more crimes to the list of nonviolent felonies for which early parole is restricted,
California voters on Tuesday rejected Prop. 20, a measure that would have added more crimes to the list of nonviolent felonies for which early parole is restricted,