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Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress

Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.
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Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer is elected to a third US Senate term

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer is elected to a third US Senate term

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer won reelection Tuesday to a third term in the U.S.
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Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate

Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate

HOUSTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Bill Keating wins reelection to U.S. House in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District

AP Race Call: Democrat Bill Keating wins reelection to U.S. House in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Bill Keating won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Massachusetts on Wednesday. Keating, first elected to the House in 2010, pushed back a challenge from Republican Dan Sullivan.
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A week after Spain's floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for

A week after Spain's floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for

SEDAVI, Spain (AP) — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back.
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AP Race Call: Nebraska voters approve constitutional amendment enshrining 12-week abortion ban

AP Race Call: Nebraska voters approve constitutional amendment enshrining 12-week abortion ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraska voters approved a ballot measure to write the state’s current 12-week abortion ban into the state constitution. It also allows for a stricter ban to be imposed.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Maggie Goodlander wins election to U.S. House in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

AP Race Call: Democrat Maggie Goodlander wins election to U.S. House in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

Democrat Maggie Goodlander won election to a U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire on Wednesday, holding the seat for her party. She will succeed Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster, who is retiring after six terms in Congress.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Thomas Suozzi wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 3rd Congressional District

AP Race Call: Democrat Thomas Suozzi wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 3rd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing New York on Wednesday. Suozzi, who had represented this Long Island district for three terms before stepping down to challenge Gov.
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AP Race Call: Republican Troy Downing wins election to U.S. House in Montana's 2nd Congressional District

AP Race Call: Republican Troy Downing wins election to U.S. House in Montana's 2nd Congressional District

Republican Troy Downing won election to a U.S. House seat representing Montana on Wednesday.
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AP Race Call: Democrat Jim Himes wins reelection to U.S. House in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District

AP Race Call: Democrat Jim Himes wins reelection to U.S. House in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Jim Himes won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Connecticut on Wednesday. The win earned Himes a ninth term representing a district that includes the coastal cities of Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford.
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