Texas race to replace deceased Democrat advances to runoff
The race to replace the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District advanced to a runoff election between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
Walking to the Senate floor on Monday afternoon, Thune was asked by a reporter if he was “optimistic of the deal to open the government this week” and whether there had been “progress over the weekend.” “I’m optimistic,” Thune said. “Confident?” the reporter asked. “Don’t push it,” Thune replied, laughing. Returning from the floor, Thune
Maps show election results for big races in NYC, N.J. and Virginia
Democratic candidates swept to victory in closely watched elections in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday night. Here is a look at how the results came in on a local level. New York City mayor’s race Democrat Zohran Mamdani won the three-way race for New York City mayor, CBS News projects — defeating former
Miami Mayoral Election Goes to Runoff; Meiner Projected to Win Miami Beach
A parking lot adjacent to the Freedom Tower was chosen by Florida officials to be donated as the potential site for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library, in Miami, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The race to become Miami’s next mayor will go to a runoff, after none of the 13 candidates
Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election as affordability focus energizes voters
Zohran Mamdani will be New York City’s 111th mayor, CBS News projects, capping a closely watched campaign in which the little-known state assemblyman energized voters with his focus on making America’s largest city more affordable. The 34-year-old democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after
Democrats Win Key Races: 5 Takeaways From Election Day 2025
Democrats won a series of races in predominantly blue states during an off-year election marked by a government shutdown, a Democratic mayoral showdown, and controversial redistricting efforts. The biggest news was the strong voter turnout that put relative newcomer and progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani into the mayor’s office in New York City, defeating former New
Winsome Earle-Sears concedes Virginia governor race, says she’s ‘not going anywhere’
Earle-Sears calls on governor-elect Spanberger to represent all Virginians and support school choice while pledging continued fight against radical policies.