Peterson would be the first Democratic mayor of the city in more than 30 years. Gilroy hoped to become the city's first female mayor. Voters in Columbus appeared likely to elect the first African American mayor in the city's history. Several state legislatures also were at stake yesterday, and Republicans hoped to take over in the Virginia General Assembly, needing a net gain of just one seat in the House of Delegates. Democrats looked to narrow the GOP advantage in the New Jersey state house and hoped to take over in Washington state, where a special election win would swing the house in their favor.
Democrats already control the state senate and the governor's office.
Maine ballots also contained a measure to allow medicinal marijuana. San Franciscans voted on an ATM fee ban. We do not own nor are responsible for visitor comments. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 and The Berne Convention on Literary and Artistic Works, Article 10, news clippings on this site are made available without profit for research and educational purposes. Any trademarks, trade names, service marks, or service names used on this site are the property of their respective owners.