"Key States Head to the Polls: Election Day Updates"

Polls have closed in various states, with wins for Democrats and abortion rights advocates. In Virginia, the outcome of the Legislature race will indicate Democrats' strength for the 2024 elections. Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat in a predominantly red state, has been reelected. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) is seeking a second term. Ohio voters have approved Issue 1, enshrining abortion protections in the state constitution.