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Democrat Phil Murphy is reelected in an extremely tight race for New Jersey governor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during an election night event at Grand Arcade at the Pavilion on Nov. 2, 2021 in Asbury Park, N.J. The AP called the race the Democrat on Nov. 3. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption

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Democrat Phil Murphy is reelected in an extremely tight race for New Jersey governor

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Phil Murphy has won reelection as New Jersey's governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, according to the AP. Polls said Murphy had a strong lead over his GOP challenger but the race was very close.

Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia's governor race, dealing Democrats a blow

Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin speaks at a campaign rally at the Chesterfield County Airport on Monday. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia's governor race, dealing Democrats a blow

Voters in Virginia have elected Youngkin as the next governor after years of Democratic control, according to the AP. Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe conceded Wednesday morning.

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses reporters Tuesday at the John L. Burton California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento after beating back the recall attempt that aimed to remove him from office. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption

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Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.

Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

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FEMA Rejected 95% Of Aid Applicants During California's Last Wildfire Disaster. Why?

The remains of a burned home from the Bobcat Fire in Juniper Hills, Calif., on Sept. 20, 2020. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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FEMA Rejected 95% Of Aid Applicants During California's Last Wildfire Disaster. Why?

California's 2020 wildfires set a record: the most acres burned in a year. But another record was set: The second half of the wildfire season had the lowest FEMA wildfire-aid approval rate.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods
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Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.

Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods

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