Why Kamala Harris Lost: Voter Views After 2024 Election
By Erik Ortiz, Alicia Victoria Lozano, Minyvonne Burke and Daniella Silva For many Democratic voters, Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump was disappointing but not surprising, they said in interviews, agreeing that their party hadn’t done enough to talk about the economy and lamenting lingering racism and sexism. Democratic voters in battleground states say they see many reasons for her defeat: the abbreviated campaign, a lack of economic messaging, a drift too far to the left on social issues, the war in Gaza and bias against Harris because she is a woman of color. Trump seized on Americans’ economic frustrations while he drew young men and Latino
Kamala Harris Concedes 2024 Election, Urges Unity
By Rachel Treisman Vice President Harris formally conceded the 2024 election on Wednesday, urging her supporters not to despair her loss to President-elect Donald Trump and to “never give up the fight for our democracy.” “The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for,” Harris said. “But hear me when I say … the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.” Harris spoke from the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., her alma
Lisa Blunt Rochester Wins, Makes Senate History in Delaware
By Donna M. Owens Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz, NBC News projects. Blunt Rochester, 62, told NBC News before Election Day that she had her sights set on creating jobs, protecting reproductive rights, health care and centering the needs of seniors and families. Blunt Rochester, who is in her fourth term in the House, is a history-making politician, already the first woman and the first Black person to represent the state in Congress. Yet she stressed that her
South Carolina Bans Noncitizen Voting in State Elections
By Aris Folley South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The measure would amend the state’s constitution to allow “only” citizens to vote in elections, as former President Trump and other Republicans have spread unfounded claims that there is widespread noncitizen voter fraud. State Sen. Chip Campsen (R-S.C.) said in remarks obtained by The Post and Courier that the effort is a “belt and suspenders approach” to prevent changes in the court later on. “Constitutional provisions are for the long run. Unless
House Control May Take Weeks After 2024 Election
By Emily Brooks It could be days — or even weeks — 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 — or longer
Trump Wins Second Term Amid Controversy and Division
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.
Angela Alsobrooks Wins Maryland Senate, Defeats Hogan
By Ursula Perano, Politico Democrat Angela Alsobrooks 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. It’s generally considered a safe blue seat, particularly in a presidential year. But Hogan is highly popular among Maryland voters — 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
Howard Rallies for Kamala Harris Amid Election Night Tension
By 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 “The Yard” 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. “I wanted this to be a coronation tonight,” said Ben Eddins, a Howard alumnus. “She deserves it.
State Legislature Races Could Reshape U.S. Policy in 2024
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 legislatures 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 as Congress remains largely gridlocked, state legislatures are productive, introducing more bills, and passing more laws. That’s partly because nearly every legislature is controlled by one party or the other, making it easier to pass laws over
Key 2024 Senate Races That Could Flip Congressional Power
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