Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Texans pass Proposition 17 that adds property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas votes to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas votes to restrict when judges can grant bail to violent offenders
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texas votes to ban unrealized capital gains tax
Texas voters have decided to ban taxes on unrealized capital gains.
Texans pass Proposition 12 aimed at changing makeup of judicial conduct commission
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texans approve Proposition 14 which creates dementia research facility, fund
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texans pass Proposition 13 aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Election 2025: Austin voters reject Prop Q
Austin voters have rejected Proposition Q. More than 117,000 voters submitted their ballots early in Austin, and many believe the big turnout was being fueled by Prop Q.
Texas votes to fund Texas State Technical College System
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
San Antonio residents vote on possible new Spurs arena
San Antonio voters are being asked to allow tax dollars to be used to renovate major event spaces and help build a new Spurs arena
Texans approve Proposition 15 which adds language to parental rights laws
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Texans pass Proposition 16 which prohibits noncitizens from voting
Texas voters passed Proposition 16 on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.
Texas votes to dedicate $20 billion in taxes to water fund
Texans have elected to put billions of tax dollars toward a state water fund.
Texas voters approve tax savings for senior, disabled homeowners
Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass Proposition 11.