Winners and losers from Tuesday’s elections
THE FIX | The election is over. But the spin over what it all means and the sifting of data has only just begun! Here’s our take on the best and worst from Tuesday.
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Winners and losers from Tuesday’s elections
THE FIX | The election is over. But the spin over what it all means and the sifting of data has only just begun! Here’s our take on the best and worst from Tuesday.
Mayoral roundup: Incumbents thriving
Most incumbents kept their jobs on Tuesday, but the mayor of St. Petersburg lost his.
Bill de Blasio wins mayoral election in New York City
The Democrat, who beat his opponent by a large margin, will succeed Michael Bloomberg.
Chris Christie’s dominant performance, by the numbers
The Republican won nearly a third of liberals, exit poll data show.
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