A series of recent elections in the US, an indicator for 2024

Kentucky, Mississippi elect governor

Among the elections held on November 7, voters in the two states of Kentucky and Mississippi voted to elect governors. The results in Kentucky were finalized when incumbent Governor Andy Beshear (Democrat) was re-elected, defeating his challenger, Attorney General Daniel Cameron (Republican), according to Edison Research projections.

Notably, Kentucky is the state that former President Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in the 2020 presidential election by more than 25 percentage points.

Voters go to the polls in Kentucky on November 7.

As one of the few Democratic governors in a Republican-leaning state, Mr. Beshear has touted his record of creating jobs, supporting public education , expanding access to health care and enacting strict policies to contain Covid-19. President Joe Biden called Mr. Beshear to congratulate him on his victory, according to The Hill .

Results in Mississippi are yet to be revealed, as incumbent Governor Tate Reeves (Republican) is trying to win re-election against challenger Brandon Presley, a public service commissioner in the northern region of the state and a distant relative of the late Elvis Presley.

Andy Beshear speaks in Louisville after his re-election.

The vote in Ohio also had results, when voters agreed on two issues, including enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution and legalizing the use of marijuana for recreational purposes, along with management, according to Reuters.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (Republican) had previously issued a ban on abortions from 6 weeks onwards. The ban was controversial because 6 weeks was considered too early for a woman to know she was pregnant. The court ruled to block Mr. DeWine's ban and the amendment to the state constitution would protect a woman's right to abortion up to about 24 weeks.

On the marijuana issue, the new regulations allow people 21 and older to use marijuana for recreational purposes. This activity will be regulated and taxed. Ohio had previously legalized marijuana for medical use.

Abortion rights supporters rejoice after learning of Ohio vote results

Other races

In Virginia and New Jersey, voters went to the polls on November 7 to elect members of the state legislature. Democrats are expected to maintain their advantage in the state senate while hoping to take the majority in the house from Republicans. The results in New Jersey are still undecided and Democrats currently have complete control of the state legislature.

On the other hand, the mayoral races in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) and Houston (Texas) are also taking place. In Philadelphia, candidate Cherelle Parker (Democrat), a former city council member, is expected to become mayor after defeating her opponent David Oh.

Voters in Pennsylvania also voted to add a justice to the state's supreme court. The justices are heavily Democratic, with four seats, while Republicans have two.

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