The first results are in.
In Kentucky, Republican Matt Bevin, the tea party favorite, has been projected as the winner in the governor’s race.
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In Michigan. one of the two state representatives who were expelled, Cindy Gamrat has lost her bid to regain her seat. Republican Mary Whiteford was declared the winner.
In Virginia, Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s prospects of retaking control of the Virginia Senate dimmed Tuesday night as Republicans won a Richmond district that Democrats called key to their plan for flipping the upper chamber.
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In Texas, voters approved all seven constitutional amendments, solidifying hunting and fishing as a constitutional right and approved at least an extra $2.5 billion annually in public funding for roads and highways.
In Ohio, Ohio voters have approved new rules for drawing state legislative districts that aim to reduce partisan gerrymandering and defeated the legalization of marijuana that would have created constitutional monopolies on its growing.
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Ohio voters have approved a measure to prevent monopolies from being inserted into the state constitution.
In Mississippi, Republican Phil Bryant easily won a second term.
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In Maine, voters approved the revamped campaign finance law and approved the transportation bond issue. Also on the ballot was an initiative for low income senior housing which passed.
On Staten Island, Democrat Michael McMahon sailed to a decisive victory for District Attorney in the strongly red county.
In Colorado, marijuana revenue will stay with the state.