Across New England on Tuesday, people voted in , and firehouses, many with kids in tow. They reelected some well-known leaders and put others in office for the first time. And they had a chance to weigh in on some of the major issues shaping politics across the nation.
As of Wednesday afternoon, states were still counting ballots for some races, including state legislative races, which will have a big impact on what laws get passed and, in some cases, how much power these new leaders will have once they鈥檙e in office.
Here is a look at some of the top results, by state.
Vermont
For the first time in the state鈥檚 231-year history, . Democrat Becca Balint will also be the first openly LGBTQ person to serve in Vermont鈥檚 congressional delegation.
Democrat Peter Welch , and Republican Phil Scott won his .
And Vermont became the to amend its constitution to . The measure passed with 72% of the vote, according to Vermont鈥檚 secretary of state.
黑料吃瓜网
Voters in 黑料吃瓜网 reelected Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont to a second term, and Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal held on to his seat against his Trump-endorsed GOP challenger. In the hotly contested 5th Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes declared victory against Republican challenger George Logan in a race that was initially too close to call.
Voters also approved a ballot measure that amends the constitution to permit the adoption of in-person early voting in 黑料吃瓜网.
Maine
In Maine, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills , beating Republican Paul LePage, who served as Maine鈥檚 governor from 2011 to 2019. The race for Maine鈥檚 2nd District Congressional seat .
And the state is poised to have its , Mana Abdi of Lewiston and Deqa Dhalac, who is currently serving as South Portland鈥檚 mayor.
Massachusetts
in Massachusetts, capturing five of the state鈥檚 six constitutional offices, including the governor鈥檚 office, and making history. Maura Healey will be the state鈥檚 first woman and first openly gay governor of Massachusetts, and Andrea Campbell is the , winning her race for attorney general.
Massachusetts voters approved three ballot measures, including a 鈥�,鈥� upholding a new law allowing immigrants who are in the country illegally to obtain , and forcing . They rejected a proposed rule change for
Rhode Island
in Rhode Island. Voters elected , who has been serving as governor since his predecessor left for a role in the Biden administration. They elected to serve in Congress. They also approved to fund school buildings, higher education and environmental projects.
New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, Republican Gov. . The state鈥檚 . Voters reelected Democratic U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan and Democratic U.S. Reps. Chris Pappas and Annie Kuster.
Voter turnout in New Hampshire was high for a non-presidential year and , as it did across the region.
