Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor Republican Kelly Ayotte wins the race for governor in New Hampshire over Democrat Joyce Craig in what was described as the most competitive race for governor in the country this year. Read more on NPR

Colorado voters protect same-sex marriage, California and Hawaii still voting In Colorado, voters have passed Amendment J, repealing a ban on same-sex unions passed in 2006, according to a call by The Associated Press. Read more on NPR

How many electoral votes does California hold? 54. Its polls close soon California has 54 electoral votes, the most of any state. It’s among the last states to close its polls on Election Night. Read more on NPR

Colorado voters move to put existing abortion laws into state constitution Already a regional hub for abortion access, the vote is an example of states that are trying to strengthen their laws for reproductive rights. Read more on NPR

New York votes to put abortion rights in the state constitution Abortion rights are part of a sweeping amendment preventing various forms of discrimination. Read more on NPR

Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person elected to Congress Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride is once again making history — she will be the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Read more on NPR

Project 2025 keeps coming up this election. What is it? Project 2025 refers to a controversial plan drafted by the conservative Heritage Foundation to overhaul the U.S. government. Read more on NPR

Abortion will be protected in the Maryland state constitution Abortion is already legal in Maryland. Passing the amendment means that voters have made it much more difficult for lawmakers to restrict abortion in the future. Read more on NPR

Project 2025 keeps coming up. What is it? Read more on NPR

Florida recreational marijuana measure falls short The policy would have authorized the state’s medical marijuana growers and retailers to sell to consumers. Read more on NPR