West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state's gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, flipping the seat for Republicans

NBC News projects the state's Republican governor Jim Justice flipped the seat currently held by Democratic-turned-independent Joe Manchin, who is retiring.

Republican Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, CBS News projects

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of ...

Georgia attorney general launches bid in 2026 governor's race

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr (R) officially launched his bid in the state’s 2026 governor’s race Thursday. “As a proven conservative, building on the legacy of Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal and ...

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Matt Meyer wins Delaware governor's race to replace outgoing John Carney

County executive Matt Meyer (D) has won the race to replace term-limited Delaware Gov. John Carney (D), according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Republican Mike Ramone, a state ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump wins West Virginia

Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Braun wins Indiana governor's race

Sen. Mike Braun (R) has won Indiana's gubernatorial race, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The latest polling ahead of the election showed Braun with nearly a 10-point lead over his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Kehoe wins Missouri governor's race

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) has won the governor’s mansion to replace the term-limited Gov. Mike Parson (R), according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Kehoe was expected to win the Show ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

How Gaetz as attorney general would impact Justice Department

NBC News' senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses the impact Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's choice for attorney general, might have on the Justice Department. Current and former DOJ ...

Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

Who will replace Matt Gaetz as Trump's attorney general pick?

After Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw his nomination for attorney general, who could President-elect Donald Trump pick next for the role? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett ...

Trump wins West Virginia and Indiana, CBS News projects

Former President Donald Trump will win West Virginia and Indiana, CBS News projects. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys ...

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general

North Carolina Republicans have advanced legislation that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor, attorney general and schools superintendent

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race, CBS News projects

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is projected to defeat embattled Republican Mark Robinson in the governor's race.

Democrat Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor race

NBC News projects that Democrat Josh Stein will win the race for governor in the state of North Carolina. Republican Mark Robinson was plagued by a scandal over his past comments on an online ...

Armstrong wins North Dakota governor's race to succeed Burgum

Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) is the projected winner of North Dakota’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Armstrong, the Peace Garden State’s sole congressman, was heavily favored ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor's race

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte has won the New Hampshire governor’s race, NBC News projects, defeating Democrat Joyce Craig to keep the seat in Republican hands.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor's race

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) is projected to win the New Hampshire gubernatorial race, keeping the office in Republican hands, according to Decision Desk HQ. Ayotte was generally seen as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Behind Robertson and Washington, Baylor wins fourth straight, beating West Virginia 49-35

Sawyer Robertson threw for a career-high 329 yards and three touchdowns, Bryson Washington ran for three scores and caught a TD pass, and Baylor won its fourth straight, beating West Virginia 49-35

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Youngkin backs Earle-Sears for Virginia governor

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) for governor on Monday, ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race in 2025. “Winsome has been an outstanding Lt. Governor, ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Picking an Attorney General

Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist, Matt Gaetz, to lead the Justice Department. But his confirmation is not a sure thing.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

The New Pick for Attorney General

Also, New York’s congestion tolls were approved. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

'We chose hope over hate': Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein spoke to supporters after he was projected to win the race to serve as the state's next governor. He thanked those who backed him but said North ...

Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general

President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general

President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...

Tim Kaine wins reelection in Virginia

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) won his reelection bid Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Republican Hung Cao, Decision Desk HQ projected. Cao, who also ran for Congress in 2022, faced an uphill ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz

A lawyer for two women who have accused Matt Gaetz of sexual misconduct is laying out the details of his clients' allegations, saying they told a House committee that Gaetz paid them "for sex." ...

Gianforte wins reelection as Montana governor

Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) has won a second term as Montana's governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Gianforte, a former member of the House, won his initial term in the governor's mansion in 2020, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.

Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles

President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence director

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Trump to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is "a champion for the ...

Lawmakers react to Trump nominating Gaetz for attorney general

Lawmakers had a range of responses to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he'll nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.

Klobuchar: Gaetz is an ‘absurd’ choice for attorney general

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was an “absurd” choice for President-elect Trump's attorney general, during a Friday appearance on CNN. “This is an absurd choice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

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