Runoff election for Austin City Council District 7 between Mike Siegel & Gary Bledsoe
Six candidates were on the November ballot but none received more than 50% of the vote. The top two now face each other in a runoff election.
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Final House race called: See the official balance of power results
The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.
"Optimistic" vs. "afraid": Post-election poll shows huge difference among Americans' reactions
A mix of emotions were conveyed by people following the results of the presidential election based on a recent poll. Here’s what they said.
Austin city mayor runner-up concedes to Kirk Watson
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Trump nominates former NFL player Scott Turner as housing and urban development secretary
Trump said on Friday he has picked NFL veteran Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary.
Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
Scott Bessent was a key economic policy adviser and fundraiser for the Trump campaign.
Austin city mayor runner-up calls for vote recount
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results
A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.
Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
Nearly 30% of US adults say friends, family were top source of election information
There are multiple ways for people to stay informed about the election but the sources they rely on at times can sway their voting preference, according to a recent survey.
Veteran pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling after 'big miss' in Iowa survey
Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer is moving on to "other ventures" after her final election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Harris ahead of Trump.
Kirk Watson re-elected as Austin's mayor
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to the seat to serve a full four-year term
Kirk Watson re-elected as Mayor of Austin
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to the seat to serve a full four-year term
Republicans gain control of presidency, House and Senate
With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
The last time they had power, the GOP passed a number of key pieces of legislation and helped reshape the Supreme Court.
House balance of power: GOP keeps majority
Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attorney General
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to mandatory recount: officials
The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania will now go to a recount, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.