Politics

Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli, a Trump-aligned Republican, in a closely watched race testing Democrats’ grip on the traditionally blue state. Voting was briefly disrupted by unfounded bomb threats emailed to polling sites in seven counties, forcing temporary closures and a one-hour extension at some locations. Sherrill, […]

Economic worries dominated Tuesday’s elections, with most voters in Virginia, New Jersey, California, and New York City citing financial struggles, inflation, and high living costs as their top concerns, according to preliminary AP Voter Poll findings. Despite President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on promises to curb inflation and boost growth, voters say […]