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November 9, 2022 12:59 AM

Democrat John Fetterman beats Trump-backed Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race

The seat, which flips from Republican to Democrat, was vacated by retiring GOP Sen. Pat Toomey.

by Ximena Bustillo

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November 9, 2022 12:39 AM

California voters enshrine right to abortion and contraception in state constitution

Proposition 1 was a direct response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling.

by Jackie Fortier

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November 8, 2022 11:22 PM

Photos: Election night parties celebrate wins and mourn losses

As election results came in, candidates and their supporters around Minnesota waited and watched.

by Regina McCombs

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November 8, 2022 8:16 PM

Maxwell Frost elected as the first Gen Z member of Congress

Maxwell Frost came to national attention as one of the first members of Generation Z to launch a bid for Congress. At 25, he just meets the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives.

by Elena Moore

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November 8, 2022 7:44 PM

Photos: See inside polling places, victory parties across Minnesota on Election Day

MPR News photojournalists and freelancers were on the ground all day Tuesday, Nov. 8 to capture voting across the state on Election Day.

by MPR News Staff

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November 8, 2022 7:30 PM

Updates: Election 2022 Minnesota

Polls closed at 8 p.m. and the counts are rolling in for what could be historic elections in Minnesota. Follow along with MPR News as we cover the results throughout the evening.

by MPR News Staff

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November 8, 2022 5:54 PM

Polls close, counting starts in potentially historic Minnesota elections

It’s all over but the counting. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday in an election that could bring historic changes in Minnesota from counties to the state Legislature to the U.S. House. People in line at 8 p.m. can still vote as the tally begins.

by MPR News Staff