The Hill Articles: November 8, 2022

Maine governor beats back challenge from her GOP predecessor NAACP promises to ‘continue this fight’ ahead of 2024 ‘Squad’ members cruise to reelection Democrat Ramirez wins Illinois’s 3rd DC Mayor Bowser clinches reelection Murray fends off GOP challenge in Washington Senate race Republican Ted Budd wins North Carolina Senate race Lindsey Graham on midterms: ‘Definitely not a Republican wave, that is for darn sure’ Hochul defeats Republican challenger for New York governor Kemp defeats Abrams to clinch second term as Georgia governor Grassley wins reelection in Iowa Democrat Marcy Kaptur defends Ohio House seat against GOP challenge GOP takes out Jan. 6 panel member Luria in Virginia Trump-backed Vance wins Ohio Senate seat Hassan wins critical New Hampshire Senate race Democrat fends of GOP challenger in bellwether Rhode Island House race New Hampshire candidate becomes first trans man elected to state legislature Vermont votes to be 1st state to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution Democrat Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor’s race Abbott defeats O’Rourke in Texas governor’s race Spanberger beats back GOP challenge in Virginia bellwether race Schmitt keeps Missouri Senate seat in GOP hands Fox News anchor pushes back on Kari Lake attacking the press DeSantis touts Florida’s ‘rewritten’ political map as supporters chant ‘two more years’ Florida shifts from swing state to solid GOP Stitt beats back Democratic challenge in Oklahoma governor’s race Noem wins reelection in South Dakota governor’s race New York Times election needle briefly offline due to coding error Maryland votes to legalize recreational marijuana Bennet wins reelection against O’Dea in Colorado Senate race A ‘handful’ of state election websites hit with cyberattacks, CISA official says Here’s where voting hours were extended on Tuesday Tucker Carlson calls for an end to using electronic voting machines Polis wins reelection in Colorado governor’s race Judge denies Republican request to extend Maricopa County voting hours What happens if I’m in line but haven’t voted by the time polls close? Wexton fends off GOP challenge in Virginia House bellwether Marjorie Taylor Greene glides to reelection Live results: Wisconsin Senate, governor’s races Live results: New York governor’s race Live results: Arizona Senate, governor’s races Luna wins Florida district, edging GOP closer to House majority Gaetz easily wins fourth term in Florida Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins Arkansas governor’s mansion Defense & National Security — What the midterms mean for US role in Ukraine war Democrat Pritzker wins reelection as Illinois governor First Gen Z member elected to Congress NASA delays Artemis rocket launch to Nov. 16 as tropical storm moves toward Florida Two Texas counties extend voting by an hour after delays Healey prevails in Massachusetts governor’s race, dealing historic win for LGBT community Wes Moore elected as Maryland governor DeSantis wins reelection as Florida governor Rubio wins reelection in Florida Senate race Live results: Pennsylvania Senate, governor’s races Live results: Texas Senate, governor’s races Live results: Michigan governor, House races Live results: North Carolina Senate, House races Majority of Ga. voters don’t think highly of Walker’s judgment: poll Live results: Ohio Senate, governor’s races Republicans file emergency motion to extend Maricopa County voting hours Pelosi says Dems have chance to hold House, insists Biden not a drag Here’s what the early exit polls are telling us Live results: New Hampshire Senate, governor’s races Live results: Florida Senate, governor’s races Live results: Georgia Senate, governor’s races Michigan secretary of state blasts Trump over electoral ‘lies’ that might lead to violence Energy & Environment — Gas prices on voters’ minds as midterms arrive New York Times advises voters to ‘breathe like a baby’ to ease election night stress On The Money — Manchin puts entitlement changes on the agenda One in 3 say family falling behind financially: poll Hillicon Valley — Twitter charts uncertain path forward Pentagon says first National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System has reached Ukraine Virginia losing teachers faster than it is replacing them: research Judge dismisses Vindman witness intimidation suit against Trump Jr., Giuliani Elections are messy affairs — and America is better for them Health Care — States to vote on abortion, Medicaid and marijuana Virginia Giuffre ends Epstein-related suit against Dershowitz, says she may have made a mistake Equilibrium/Sustainability — Beaver dams boost water quality in warming West Bolsonaro’s sons request Italian citizenship We need to tell the truth about deportation Georgia county removes two poll workers after Jan. 6 Facebook posts  Celebs including Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling share voting photos in last-minute midterms push Campaign Report — Everything you need to know on Election Day Conde Nast sues Drake, 21 Savage over fake Vogue cover Brooklyn Public Library president says now is “a time to act” in fight against book bans Tesla recalls over 40K vehicles due to power steering issue Stability in Afghanistan: Prioritize human rights and women’s rights Kari Lake tells reporters: ‘I’m going to be your worst fricking nightmare’ Trump backs McCarthy for Speaker, Stefanik for House GOP chair COP27’s golden opportunity to save our food systems and avert climate disaster Trump touts Scott as ‘likely candidate’ to replace McConnell as Senate leader Trump says it’s ‘inconceivable’ for Biden to run for reelection Fox elections chief: ‘Nothing to’ delays in vote count on Election Day Judge extends voting hours in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, after paper shortage Russia and US to resume talks over nuclear weapons inspections Trump says DeSantis ‘could have been more gracious’ Understanding the election in context Trump says he won’t get enough credit for GOP victories Can I drop a ballot off for someone else? Government failing to protect US forests most critical to fighting climate change, activists say With ‘DeSanctimonious’ jab, Trump channels Joseph McCarthy NotedDC — How political analysts and journalists are spending election night Trump warns DeSantis against 2024 White House bid, saying it wouldn’t be ‘good’ for GOP Thunberg calls on Egypt to release political prisoners amid climate summit These states have the highest health care costs Sununu: Trump needs better advisers if he’s going to announce 2024 bid before Christmas We’re using 1960s guidance to measure poverty in 2022 Black GOP congressional candidate predicts ‘big red wave’ among minority voters UN experts call for standards to prevent ‘greenwashing’ in climate pledges Pilot ejects ahead of T-38 training jet crash in Mississippi Here are the states where people get time off to vote Our veterans deserve better dental care DeSantis, Florida push back on DOJ monitoring of state election sites To deter genocide, the UN must call it by its name Most Republicans don’t trust the election system. A red wave could change that. Here’s what happens to the Jan. 6 panel if GOP wins the House  1 person hits $2B Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announce Biden warned staffing shortages sparking exodus of emergency room physicians, nurses These cities are the most expensive for first-year homeowners Trump says he voted for DeSantis The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Election day edition: Sights and sounds, freebies, weather, result guides However the midterms unfold, the nation awaits Biden’s response Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving is ‘being unwittingly used to promote hatred and antisemitism’ Prevalence of dementia in elderly people dropped in multiyear study There’s a host of trouble when nations host big events Jimmy Kimmel rips Oz, says candidate was once ‘disgusted’ by Trump Cyber agency remains vigilant despite finding no ‘credible threats’ to election Zelensky: Russia’s war is destroying the climate Michigan judge rejects GOP secretary of state nominee’s push to toss absentee ballots How the midterms could impact the Russia-Ukraine war Israel, Jordan advance deal to swap desalinated water for solar energy Crafting an immigration bill that could pass in Congress Meghan McCain responds to ‘bile trash’ from Kari Lake about John McCain Climate change threatening ‘things Americans value most’: draft report Homeowners lost $1.5T in equity since May: research Barriers to local politics: Viable candidates opt out Russia pushes back on report of heavy losses in Ukraine Didn’t win the Powerball jackpot? You may still have won money. Here’s how Technology jobs, tourism fuel changes in US population centers: research Can the House Freedom Caucus revive the ‘People’s House’? Final Cook Political Report analysis puts House ‘easily’ in GOP’s reach Trump lawyer tells DeSantis to ‘stay in Florida’ US aid worker killed in Baghdad attack Rising: November 8, 2022 Americans need to get over political hard feelings and confront hard enemies abroad NAACP launches voter intimidation report form for Election Day The contradiction at the heart of Biden’s foreign policy What happens to my ballot after Election Day? North Korea dismisses US allegation it sent artillery shells to Russia Zelensky only open to ‘genuine peace negotiations’ with Russia Lyft offering discounted rides to the polls on Election Day Powerball: The winning numbers for the record $2.04 billion jackpot In the Korean peninsula, a costly game of one-upmanship Masters says ‘new leadership’ is needed in Senate Press: Republicans sink to bottom over Paul Pelosi assault Biden approval rating slips to 39 percent in new survey Feehery: Trump Derangement Syndrome dooms Dems Fetterman sues over mail-in ballots Two hours and 20 races that may decide the midterms Trump calls Pelosi an ‘animal’ for impeaching him May you live in ‘expert times’ TSA agents find gun inside raw chicken at Florida airport How to get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Election Day Election Day Blood Moon won’t happen again until 2394 The Hill’s Morning Report — Expectations high for GOP this Election Day Powerball winning numbers finally announced Here are four scenarios for the midterm results in the House Chatter grows over potential Rick Scott GOP leadership challenge to Mitch McConnell Pundit predictions for 2022 midterms: Who will win? The path for Democrats to win the Senate Chaos at Twitter brings up doubts about path forward Manchin’s call for Social Security, Medicare deal stokes GOP optimism Battle for the Senate: GOP has several paths to a majority Grammys head points to progress on racial justice, gender equity Five ballot measures to watch on Tuesday Black voters worry about being blamed for potential Democratic losses LGBTQ representation in House could take a hit in midterms Seven races to watch for early signs of House results Bottom line