AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. Midterms: Democrats captured both chambers of Congress in a sweeping setback for President Donald Trump, flipping seats in traditionally Republican states including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas. Trump cited the Iran war and fuel prices as factors in the losses, while pledging to work with Democrats. South Africa’s Local Elections: Voters headed to the polls in a closely watched test for the ANC, amid anger over public services and unemployment. Police and military forces were on alert for intimidation and violence; an officer was removed from election duty after allegedly arriving at a polling station in a party-branded vehicle. Historic Wins: Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, while Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected the first Black woman governor. Utah Ballot Measure: Amendment A appeared headed for passage, changing how proposed constitutional amendments must be publicized before elections.
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