Latest Election Results and Projections from NBC News

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Arizona Proposition 318 Approved:

Voters in Arizona have approved Proposition 318, which mandates that access to school sports is based on birth sex.

Voter Perceptions of Political Parties:

NBC exit polling indicates that while Democrats are showing significant gains, both parties face negative perceptions. The Democratic Party holds a net negative of six percentage points, while the Republican Party fares worse with a net negative of 18 points. This suggests that neither party is viewed favorably as they prepare for future elections.

Texas Railroad Commissioner Race:

Democratic state Rep. Jon Rosenthal has won the Texas railroad commissioner race. His opponent, Republican Bo French, faced backlash due to his racist comments.

Maine Senate Race:

Democrat Troy Jackson has surpassed GOP Sen. Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. Meanwhile, in Nebraska, GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated independent Dan Osborn.

Nevada Ballot Measures:

Nevada voters approved two significant measures: Question 7, requiring voter ID, and Question 6, related to abortion rights.

Ohio’s 9th Congressional District:

Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur retained her position despite the challenges of redistricting. The district was previously favorable to Trump.

Alaska Senate Race:

The race in Alaska remains too close to call, requiring time for final results.

Minnesota and Michigan Key Races:

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed secured victory in the Michigan Senate race. Exit polls show strong support from communities of color, LGBTQ voters, and young voters. In Minnesota, Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan won a Senate seat with backing from young and urban voters.

Elections in Other States:

Republican Jim Pillen secured re-election as Nebraska’s governor.
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed showed continued voter support in key demographics.
Republican Pete Ricketts retained his Senate seat in Nebraska.
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek flipped a Senate seat, aiding Democrats overall.
Republican candidates also secured re-election in several Secretary of State and Attorney General positions across various states.

Key Ballot Measures Across States:

Maine and Vermont voters approved measures relating to equal protection and voting eligibility, reflecting varying policy priorities nationwide.

Republican Candidates Losing Ground:

Key Republican figures faced losses: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unexpectedly lost to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, and GOP Sen. Roger Marshall was defeated by Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas.