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Follow the midterm results with Heartland Signal and WCPT. We’re live until at least midnight CT—later if major races are undecided.
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Paige Cognetti flips Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, defeats Rob Bresnahan
Democrat Paige Cognetti, Scranton’s mayor, defeated Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, flipping a closely watched seat.
Bob Brooks flips Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional district, defeats Ryan Mackenzie
Democrat Bob Brooks defeated Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, flipping a GOP-held seat Trump carried in 2024.
Rob Sand elected Iowa’s next governor, ending 20-year GOP control
Rob Sand defeated Zach Lahn 59.4% to 40.6%, campaigning on anti-corruption measures and cannabis legalization to address budget shortfalls.
Juliana Stratton wins open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois
Juliana Stratton has won Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Don Tracy to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.
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Nunn vs. Trone Garriott: Where Iowa’s 3rd District candidates stand
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GOP Wisconsin legislator Zimmerman missed 225 votes last session, some to attend AI summit
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Data centers investments, personal finances take center stage at Michigan governor debate
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Deleted posts reveals Pfaffenbach’s extreme political rhetoric and false claims
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Ohio’s Ramaswamy and McColley have long backed near-total abortion bans
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