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.

Travis County voter turnout surpasses both 2016, 2018

The Travis County Clerk's office reported Wednesday morning that 70.45% of eligible voters participated in the election with 607,354 ballots cast.

Propositions approved in Pflugerville, 2 new council members elected

Officials in Pflugerville have released preliminary results from Election Day. All three bond propositions that were on the ballot passed and two new members were elected to Pflugerville City Council.

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.

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.”

Balance of power: Democrats projected to retain House, Senate still unclear

The FOX News Decision Desk projected that Democrats will retain control of the House, expanding their majority by at least five seats in the 2020 election.

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.

US formally exits Paris Agreement that aims to curb climate change

The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election

The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer. 

When do Electoral College votes need to be in?

Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.

Widow of Parkland massacre victim elected to school board

The widow of a teacher killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre has won the election Tuesday to that county’s school board, joining the mother of a slain student.

Alabama: Tommy Tuberville elected to US Senate, flipping seat held by Democrat Doug Jones

Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.

Iowa: Joni Ernst defeats challenger Theresa Greenfield, keeps Senate seat

Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will remain seated on Capitol Hill after defeating her Democratic opponent, Theresa Greenfield, in a close race, according to a FOX News projection.

Montana: Sen. Steve Daines fights off challenge from Gov. Steve Bullock

Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will remain in Congress after beating his Democratic opponent, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, in the state’s most expensive race, according to the Associated Press.