GMO labeling measures fail in Colorado, look lost in Oregon
(Reuters) – Voters in Colorado rejected a measure to require labeling of foods made with genetically modified ingredients, and a similar Oregon initiative looked headed for defeat on Tuesday.
Measure to legalize marijuana possession in U.S. capital passes: unofficial results
(Reuters) – A measure to legalize recreational marijuana possession in Washington, D.C. passed on Tuesday with nearly 65 percent of the vote, with all precincts reporting, unofficial election results showed.
Kansas Republican Governor Sam Brownback re-elected: NBC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kansas Republican Governor Sam Brownback has won re-election, NBC projected, beating Democrat Paul Davis in the historically Republican state despite a bruising campaign that focused on the fiscal problems that followed Brownback…
Republican Scott re-elected in costly Florida governor’s race
MIAMI (Reuters) – Republican Governor Rick Scott of Florida narrowly won re-election on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Charlie Crist in an expensive contest in which turnout was low in Crist’s south Florida stronghold.
Republican Larry Hogan wins governor’s race in Maryland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Larry Hogan, a businessman, has won the Maryland governor’s race by beating Anthony Brown, the state’s lieutenant governor, ABC News reported.
Virginia Senate race outcome unclear as Democrat Warner claims win
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Mark Warner claimed victory in his re-election to the U.S. Senate seat from Virginia, but Republican Ed Gillespie declined to concede in a surprisingly tight contest that is still too close to call.
Republican Tom Cotton wins U.S. Senate seat in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK Ark. (Reuters) – Republican Tom Cotton has won the U.S. Senate race in Arkansas, ousting incumbent Democrat Mark Pryor and giving the Republicans an important prize that helped them win control of that chamber, Reuters/Ipsos projected on Tu…
Pro-pot group declares victory in vote to legalize recreational marijuana in Oregon
PORTLAND Ore. (Reuters) – A pro-cannabis group declared victory on Tuesday in a vote to legalize recreational marijuana in left-leaning Oregon, making the state the third in the nation to pass similar measures after Washington state and Colorado.
North Dakota re-elects agriculture commissioner in oil-focused race
WILLISTON N.D. (Reuters) – North Dakota, the second-largest U.S. oil producer, re-elected Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring on Tuesday, as voters opted to retain the status quo for a position that helps regulate the state’s burgeoning energy indus…
Republican LePage wins Maine governor race, CBS projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Maine Republican Governor Paul LePage has won re-election, CBS projected on Tuesday, retaining his seat in a three-way race against six-term Democratic U.S. Representative Michael Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler.
