Razor-tight races could leave House control in limbo for weeks
By Emily Brooks It could be days ā or even weeks ā before Americans know who will control the House of Representatives in the next Congress, setting up what could be a long and anxious window of uncertainty surrounding the balance of power on Capitol Hill next year. There are dozens of closely contested seats up for grabs, setting the stage for a potential scenario where many of those contests are too close to call on election night and the race to 218 remains unresolved. Determining the ultimate winner in that situation will almost certainly take days ā or longer
How Trump pulled off an incredible comeback
By Sara Smith, BBC This is surely the most dramatic comeback in US political history. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. The election campaign was one for the history books: he survived two assassination attempts and his original opponent President Joe Biden dropped out just months before election day. Although final votes are still being counted, the majority of Americans in key battleground states chose to vote for him, with many citing the economy and immigration as a chief concern.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks defeats Larry Hogan in Maryland Senate race
By Ursula Perano, Politico Democrat Angela AlsobrooksĀ has won the Maryland Senate race, according to The Associated Press, fending off former two-term GOP Gov. Larry Hogan. The win comes as a relief for Democrats, who had not budgeted to defend Maryland this cycle. Itās generally considered a safe blue seat, particularly in a presidential year. But Hogan is highly popular among Maryland voters ā and his entrance ramped up focus on the race. Alsobrooks leaned in on Senate math as a crux of her argument, asking voters to consider the likelihood of a Senate Republican majority if Hogan was elected. She
The vibe at Howard University, where Harris was set for a victory lap, remains tense
ByĀ Curtis Bunn As midnight approached Tuesday night at Howard University, where a mass of Kamala Harris supporters gathered to await results of the presidential election, lingering anxiousness gave way to exhilaration. And then concern. It was that way all night on āThe Yardā at the historically Black college, which Harris graduated from in 1986. Moments of celebration were doused by projections that favored her rival, Republican Donald Trump. By the time Tuesday night crept into Wednesday morning, the concern of the unknown prevailed. āI wanted this to be a coronation tonight,ā said Ben Eddins, a Howard alumnus. āShe deserves it.
Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues
By Ryland Barton Tucked at the bottom of the ballot, races for the state legislature can have an enormous effect on issues from abortion to guns to voting access. Control of legislaturesĀ is up for grabs in several states this year. Republicans are defending vulnerable majorities in Arizona, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, and Democrats are trying to stay on top in Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. And asĀ Congress remains largely gridlocked, state legislatures are productive,Ā introducing more bills, and passing more laws. Thatās partly because nearly every legislature is controlled by one party or the other, making it easier to pass laws over
The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
By Susan Davis Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber next year thanks to a 2024 election map that has Democrats defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and on offense just two in the safe Republican states of Texas and Florida. Democrats narrowly control the Senate 51-49 today, but with West Virginia all but certain to flip Republican after the impending retirement of Sen. Joe Manchin who registered as an independent in May. Here are the races to watch: Arizona Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego has consistently polled ahead of Republican Kari Lake in the closing weeks
Howard University prepares to host Harris election night watch party
Courtesy of Howard University Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Howard University on election night. Harris, who graduated from the university, plans to spend Tuesday evening with at her alma mater. With that comes and increased security presence and safety measures to help students and the vice president safe as they prepare for Tuesdayās event. The campus is transforming as they prepare to host the VP and her running mate, Ā Tim Walz. The campaign confirmed last Thursday that they will host their election night event there and itās been non-stop preps ever since. Crews are working around the clock,
Howard’s Extraordinary Legacy of Civic Leadership
By Cedric Mobley For 157 years, Howard University has served as the nexus of intellectual engagement and social advocacy to ensure that all Americans can fully exercise all the rights of citizenship. Even before the end of slavery, the work of Frederick Douglass, who would become a Howard trustee, served as the foundation for universal enfranchisement. A century later, Howard Law School dean Charles Hamilton Houston and his student, Thurgood Marshall, would successfully challenge segregation and catalyze the fall of government-sanctioned racial discrimination, including participation in the democratic process. Following their lead, scores of Howard alumni have kicked down doors
Southern University studentās first voting experience comes with a wave of nerves and pride
By Sydney Cullier My voteĀ matters. Itās a simple sentence reflecting a profound ideology, but until you have the privilege of physically staring down a ballot at a voting machine, you may not grasp the power you feel when you cast your first vote. Unfortunately, due to my age, I was unable to participate in the 2020 presidential election. In Texas, you must be 18 years old to register to vote, and my birthday fell two weeks after the registration deadline. I felt powerless knowing that had I been born two weeks earlier, I could have played a role in one
Election Eve Anxiety: What Tomorrow Means for HBCUs and the Black Community
As the nation stands on the brink of one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, a palpable tension grips communities across the country. This atmosphere is no different for the students, faculty, and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), where discussions on the implications of the election are front and center. The race is tight, and the stakes are high, leaving many to wonder: what does tomorrow mean for the future of HBCUs and the broader African-American community? A Historical Perspective of Change and Challenges HBCUs have long stood as bastions of empowerment, education, and resilience