Christina Albanesi, of Danbury, votes at the War Memorial Gym in Danbury, Conn, on Tuesday afternoon. They're widely shared . We're going to restore excellence in our schools. [4], No candidate reached the 50% threshold necessary to win the first round on May 1. An investigation led by Michigan Republican lawmakers found no basis for claims by former President . Alicia D'Alessandro, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey Secretary of State's office, said in a statement that "this morning, the Division of Elections was made aware of issues related to the operation of electronic pollbook at a small number of polling locations throughout New Jersey. On abortion, 75% of voter who think abortion should be legal in most cases support McAuliffe, but Youngkin gets stronger support - 85% - of those who think it should illegal. Exit polls currently show the percentage of White voters to be just over 70% , up from 67% in 2020. The two states results were particularly alarming to Democrats because of where they happened. Circle size is proportional to the amount each countys leading candidate is ahead. [8][9] A special nonpartisan election was called by Governor John Bel Edwards for March 20, with a runoff scheduled for April 24. America is watching Virginia, Youngkin said as part of his closing argument. Although the state had once been considered a relatively easy victory for Democrats, Murphy remained upbeat although he acknowledged the night had been longer than he expected. It was pretty quiet at New Haven's 6th Ward polling place at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness Magnet School in the Hill section Tuesday afternoon, with no candidates or candidates' representatives sitting outside to talk to voters heading in to vote about 4:15 p.m. Outside Clintons William Stanton Andrews Memorial Town Hall voting location, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, (l-r) Clinton Police Chief Vincent DiMaio, Jane Scully Welch and Tom Hollinger, Republican candidate for town council. Five people died in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack and its aftermath after then-President Donald Trump encouraged a mob of supporters to "fight like hell" as Congress was tallying the election . Arizona's Republican-controlled Legislature has for years entertained a host of unsupported theories about fraudsters manipulating election results since Donald Trump's loss in 2020. It was conducted by Edison Research on behalf of the National Election Pool. Youngkin ran confidently on a conservative platform. Currently, Democrats and Republicans are turning out in roughly the same proportion that they did in 2020, and each candidate is getting the lion's share of their party's supporters. Virginia held an election for attorney general, and Pennsylvania for a seat on its state supreme court . Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital based in Washington, D.C. [26][27][28], County councilor Shontel Brown won a competitive primary against Our Revolution president Nina Turner. Clare Hymes, Adam Brewster and Aaron Navarro contributed reporting. The woman he had a secret relationship with, a former Air Force lieutenant colonel who worked for a time as a liaison to Congress, bailed him out of jail. BEEKMANTOWN Unofficial voting results Thursday night declared an upset in the Beekmantown Town Supervisor race as political newcomer Norman Davis, a Republican, snagged almost 60% of votes,swiping the seat from incumbent Sam Dyer. I Voted stickers await voters at a polling place inside the Church of the Holy Spirit in West Haven on November 2, 2021. ", "Gov. Connecticut election results 2021. [5] His seat was left vacant at the start of the next session of Congress. The special election to replace Steve Stivers, who left Congress for a private-sector job, is the latest test of former President Donald J. Trumps ability to hand-pick Republican candidates. Here's a look at what the Virginia electorate is shaping up to look like: This Virginia electorate looks to be a bit older than it was for the 2020 presidential election according to exit polls. Former U.S. Representative Vito Fossella, who left Congress in 2009 amid a scandal involving a secret family and a drunk-driving arrest, is projected to win the race for Staten Island Borough president. Others left because of the long waits, giving up on casting a ballot. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.. "I think we're going to win.". FILE - Arizona House Majority Leader Ben Toma, R-Peoria, pauses at his desk during a vote on the Arizona budget June 24, 2021, in Phoenix. Likeability mattered too. In Minneapolis, voters rejected a ballot measure that would have dismantled the police department and created a new Department of Public Safety. Minneapolis voters rejected a ballot initiative that sought to overhaul policing in their city, where George Floyd was killed by a white police officer on Memorial Day 2020, sparking the largest wave of protests against racial injustice in generations. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Mr. Biden also rejected the notion that the two races are a referendum on his performance across his first 10 months in office. It will pit the establishment favorite, Shontel Brown, who has the endorsement of Hillary Clinton, against the lefts favored candidate, Nina Turner, who has the backing of Senator Bernie Sanders. Nicholas Huba. House Speaker Ben Toma and Senate President Warren Petersen, both Republicans, pinned blame for the presentation on Rep. Liz Harris, a newly elected Republican who led a door-to-door canvassing effort searching for proof of fraud following the 2020 election. After the revelations came out about his secret family, Fossella finished out his term but he didn't run for reelection. He never campaigned in person with Trump, successfully challenging McAuliffes effort to cast him as a clone of the former president. There is no time to waste. Rogers is chair of the Senate Elections Committee. The Board of Elections reported 132 absentee ballots sent out with 57 returned as of Monday afternoon. But there are more White voters this year than in 2020 - their share of the electorate is up from 67% in 2020 to 74% now. Napper, 69, thanked his opponent for a clean race. The affected sites have been or are being addressed. McAuliffe has 96% of Democrats, while 97% of Republicans are voting for Youngkin. Two primary contests for open House seats, one in a heavily Democratic district and one in a Republican-friendly area, could provide some clues as to where the parties are headed. New Canaan High School is where District 1 votes. We're disappointed that the judge didn't agree, but we will always take action to protect one of our most fundamental civil rights: the right to cast a ballot and participate in democracy. CBS News has characterized the race as a toss-up. Independents have shifted however. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media, Sarah Page Kyrcz / For Hearst Connecticut Media. CBS News has projected that Democrat Eric Adams will win the New York City mayor's race over Republican Curtis Sliwa. "If that's who they want, then that's who they've got. Additionally, the positions of Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Constable, as well as spots on the Board of Estimate and Taxation, Board of Education, Representative Town Meeting, and Board of Assessment Appeals were up for grabs. Six in 10 independents voting in the governor's race disapprove of the job Mr. Biden is doing as president. He ran a good race; we weren't slinging mud at each other.". Democrats Ossoff and Warnock are challenging incumbent Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in a runoff election on Jan. 5. In Virginia, Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican to win statewide office in a dozen years, tapping into culture war fights over schools and race to unite former President Donald Trumps most fervent supporters with enough suburban voters to notch a victory. He thanked his family, campaign staffers and supporters. Come January, Davis hoped to make government more transparent and continue the ongoing work to the town's water districts. [11], Incumbent Democrat Deb Haaland was nominated to become the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for the Biden administration and has been confirmed by the Senate. Fellow incumbent 64 year old William "Bill" Chase, a Republican, was defeated in the race for Dannemora Town Supervisor. Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey qualified for the runoff. Theresa Buchta, of Danbury, checks in to vote at the War Memorial Gym in Danbury, Conn, on Tuesday afternoon. This is a carousel. November 2, 2021. Republican lawmakers this year passed an unprecedented bevy of bills targeting the authority of state and local election officials, a power grab that might allow partisan legislators to overturn future election results by claiming there was fraud. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. President Joe Biden carried Virginia by 10 points last year. Additionally, the positions of Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Constable, as well as spots on the Board of Estimate and Taxation, Board of Education, Representative Town Meeting, and Board of Assessment Appeals were up for grabs. They were offered in a 40-minute presentation by Jacqueline Breger, an insurance agent from Scottsdale, who attributed them to a report written by John Thaler, who she said was an attorney with a background in fraud investigations. Results are posted on this website Election Day at approximately 8:00 PM. 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[10], No candidate reached the 50% threshold needed to win the first round on March 20. Among a number of candidates, state legislators Melanie Stansbury and Antoinette Sedillo Lopez advanced to the second round of voting, in which Stansbury narrowly prevailed. Roughly half of Virginia voters said parents should have "a lot" of say in what's taught in their child's school and those voters backed Youngkin over McAuliffe by three to one. Fossella described getting a "very special" call on the way over. Little-known truck driver Ed Durr defeated one of the state's most powerful elected leaders, Steve Sweeney. "What we deserve is a Boston where all of us are seen, heard, treasured, and valued," Wu said in her victory speech. Napperappreciated the votes he had received, noting various challenges he navigated since taking office, includingthe retirements of longtime employees, COVID-19 and Town Clerk Mary L. Bell'sactive administrative leave. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP) November 2, 2021. Thaler responded to a request for comment with an email questioning Tomas ethics. We must protect voting rights, protect a woman's right to choose, and, above all else, we must protect our democracy.". Youngkin didnt discuss abortion much publicly, and a liberal activist caught him on tape saying the issue couldnt help him during the campaign. Most years the signs come down within a couple hours after the polls close. New Jersey Gov. More Virginia voters trust McAuliffe than Youngkin to handle the coronavirus pandemic, while Youngkin has the advantage on handling the issue of crime. Voters who picked the coronavirus as their top issue went big for McAuliffe but the coronavirus was outranked by issues like the economy and taxes in terms of importance and those issues favored Youngkin. Now, Youngkin enjoys the support of 55% of men, and he trails among women by just 6 points. ET instead of closing at 8 p.m. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Top Dems push Fox News to stop promoting "propaganda" about 2020 election, GOP election success deals blow to Democrats. The incumbent was listed under both the Republican and Democratic party lines. Nancy Cordes, Cara Korte and Kathryn Watson, Republican Glenn Youngkin has mainly kept former President Trump at arms' length in the Virginia race, but Mr. Trump spoke briefly at a tele-rally for Youngkin on Monday night. The polls closed in New York state at 9 p.m., where the two biggest cities are having mayoral races. Mr. Biden told reporters in Glasgow, Scotland, that he believes Terry McAuliffe will win the governorship in Virginia and Governor Phil Murphy will be re-elected in New Jersey. Incumbent Republican Fred Camillo faced off against Democrat Bill Kelly in the race for First Selectman. Republican Election Night party at the Linwood Country Club, in Linwood, Tuesday, Nov . But no other contest in this off-year election season received the level of national attention and money as the governors race in Virginia, a state with broad swaths of college-educated suburban voters who are increasingly influential in swaying control of Congress and the White House. Last weeks hearing was just the latest in a series of similar events since the start of the year, though it was the first to catch such widespread backlash. This election focused on local offices from top municipal executives, such as mayors or first selectmen, to boards . Youngkin has made the issue of education and school curriculum a focal point of his campaign, and just over half of voters say parents should have a lot of say in what is taught in their child's school. According to the Clinton County Board of Elections' unofficial results Tuesday, Davis received 737 votes to Dyer's 497. Majorities of both Youngkin and McAuliffe voters express at least some confidence that the votes in this election will be counted accurately, but fewer than 1 in 5 Youngkin voters (about 17%) have a lot of confidence, according to CBS News exit polls. The Associated Press projected that the ballot measure in Minneapolis that would have dismantled the police department has been rejected. Taking the stage to "Spirit in the Sky," Youngin clapped and celebrated along with his supporters. ATLANTA (AP) A landscape architect has beaten a contractor in a special election among two Republicans . Will is a national political reporter based in Washington. CBS News can characterize the Virginia governor's race as "likely" Republican. "Friends, we're gonna' embrace our parents, not ignore them," Youngkin said. Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin speaks to supporters during a rally in Chesterfield, Virginia, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Thaler alleged, without reliable evidence, that two women working on behalf of the Sinaloa cartel used fraudulent mortgage documents to launder money to a wide range of officials, both Republicans and Democrats. Republicans who sought to undercut or overturn President Joe Biden's election win are launching campaigns to become their states' top election officials next year . This would delay results until at least 9:30 p.m. The focus on election conspiracies has persisted despite the drubbing that Republicans took in last years election. Representative-elect, Incumbent resigned January 15, 2021, to serve as the director of the, Incumbent resigned March 16, 2021, to become. H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut Media. This was an age group that Mr. Biden won by 20 points, but now McAuliffe is polling even with this age group, and he's turned a slight Democratic lead among those between 45 and 64 to a slight Republican lead now. "Due to widespread technological issues reported throughout New Jersey, voters throughout New Jersey have been unable to cast their ballot at their local polling locations during these scheduled hours. CBS News can characterize the Virginia governor races as toss-up based on our exit polls. The House of Representatives remains undecided, but Democrats have retained control of the Senate. The court hearing is underway. A federal judge last year dismissed one of his lawsuits, calling it a delusional and fantastical narrative.. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Wednesday's live updates: Election 2021 Republican Glenn Youngkin was projected to win Virginia's governor's race, defeating Democrat Terry McAuliffe in an upset certain to have repercussions. 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In Buffalo, incumbent Mayor Byron Brown, who lost the Democratic primary to democratic socialist India Walton, ran a write-in campaign against Walton. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called a special election to be held on June 1. "I know I had a lot of supporters and I was thankful for them. Mr. Trump lost Virginia in both of his presidential bids, and most Virginia voters view the former president unfavorably. of Highways Joe Boulerice (Republican), 399 Kris Gilmore (Kris Gilmore), 450 Town of Mooers Council. The special election to replace Steve Stivers, who left Congress for a private-sector job, is the latest test of former President Donald J. Trump's ability to hand-pick Republican candidates. [21], Incumbent Democrat Marcia Fudge was nominated to become the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for the Biden administration and was confirmed by the Senate. / CBS News. Republican Timothy Napper, current Saranac Town supervisor, ended the night with 671 votesand a 320-plus vote lead on opponent Steve Fulton, a Democrat. Democrat Eric Adams is the projected winner of the New York City mayoral race, defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa. In New York City, Democrat Eric Adams gave a heartfelt victory speech, proclaiming "I am you" as he said "I want you to believe again. In recent months, it has become a catch-all political buzzword for any teaching in schools about race and American history. Source: Election results and race calls from The Associated Press. I assure you, had he known about the report, he would not have allowed it to be included, Petersen said in a statement. All of the elections were won by the party previously holding the seat. ', Weather service warns of black ice as snowstorm winds down, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. "There's many that are going to lose their races, based on walking off a cliff from Nancy Pelosi pushing them.". Jon Ossoff, left, and Raphael Warnock exchange elbow bumps during a campaign rally in Augusta, Ga., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. What should have been a joint hearing to examine commonsense election reforms devolved into disgraceful fringe theater, Toma said in a statement Monday. Online stream:Live on CBSN in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device. In 2020, Mr. Biden split the vote among men, and won women voters by 23 points. Democrats could at least count victories in heavily blue New York City and Boston, although a Democrat had been guaranteed to win in Boston since both candidates on the ballot were Democrats. Michigan Republican-led investigation rejects Trump's claim that Nov. 3 election was stolen. Voters turned out to cast their votes for mayor, town council and the Board of Education Tuesday at Cromwell High School. In the district attorney's race, Anne Donnelly, the Republican, defeated State Senator Todd Kaminsky, the Democrat, by close to 20 points. [33][34], The crowded Republican primary was won by coal mining lobbyist Mike Carey, defeating state legislators Ron Hood, Jeff LaRe, and Bob Peterson, among others. Polls have closed in Virginia, although voters still in line at 7 p.m. may proceed to vote. This page is a hub for reporting the results of elections held on November 2, 2021 . Official General Election Results: State Senate. He said an election win would allow the party to start going on offense on the issue. After thanking his wife and kids, Youngkin said Virginians stand at a "defining moment.". "Congratulations to Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin on his victory. Given the scale of those victories, neither state was seen as especially competitive when this years campaigns began. Cincinnati is getting its first Asian American mayor, Aftab Pureval. He left the kitten outside while he voted. Protestants made up a majority of those voting Republican in 2020, just as they did in 2016. Mike DeWine sets Aug. 3 primary date for special election to succeed Marcia Fudge", "President-elect Joe Biden picks Rep. Marcia Fudge to be Housing and Urban Development secretary, report says", "Establishment prevails as Brown beats Turner in Ohio special election", "Mike Carey, Shontel Brown, who won US House seats in Ohio, sworn into office", "OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR THE 2021 SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL GENERAL ELECTION", "Rep. Steve Stivers will resign from Congress to join Ohio Chamber", "Gov. In the final weeks of the campaign, Youngkin capitalized on McAuliffe's response during a debate on whether parents should be able to opt their children out of reading certain books if they disapprove of the content. That was a nod to how tapping into parental activism could work for the GOP next year and in future election cycles. 23 min read. Heavily Republican Staten Island is New York City's least populous borough, and it is the only district in the city represented by a Republican in Congress. McAuliffe also briefly emphasized the importance of continuing to protect abortion rights, among other policy priorities. 11/30/21 1:30 p.m. Official General Election Results: Public Question 1. This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 05:08. But lawmakers reached a limit for what they will tolerate last week, when a daylong hearing about elections ended with a presentation accusing a wide range of politicians, judges and public officials of taking bribes from a Mexican drug cartel. Our kids can't wait, we work in real-people time, not government time. "Operational issues should not prevent voters from casting a ballot," said ACLU-NJ Legal Director Jeanne LoCicero. In the city's mayoral race, embattled incumbent Jacob Frey led in the first round of ranked-choice voting, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State's office. CBS News is characterizing the race as likely Republican. The race took an especially bitter turn last week, when Youngkin ran an ad featuring a mother and GOP activist who eight years ago led an effort to ban Beloved, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Black Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, from classrooms. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Cloudy skies. Youngkin has made inroads among both men and women voters compared to 2020 in Virginia. Kevin Randall, 56, defended his seat as Schuyler Falls Town supervisor against challenger Reginald "Reg" Facteau. But in terms of issue importance, the coronavirus pandemic comes in fourth - behind the economy, education, and taxes.McAuliffe's backers are about eight times as likely as Youngkin's to say the coronavirus is the most important issue facing Virginia. This is larger than the 2% of 2020 Trump voters who are supporting McAuliffe. McAuliffe formally conceded in a statement Wednesday morning that congratulated Youngkin. Overall, most Virginia voters rate the state's economy as excellent or good, but it's McAuliffe voters who are more inclined to view it that way than Youngkin voters. 48 won Democrats hold a 55-to-45 majority in the current House of Delegates, though Republicans are optimistic that they can. Alicia Dempster, of Danbury, carries her ballot while voting at the War Memorial Gym in Danbury, Conn, on Tuesday afternoon. A special nonpartisan election to fill the seat was called by Governor Greg Abbott for May 1, with a runoff on July 27.

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