Channels news electionupdate 2019

Here are the results of the 2019 United States elections, as reported by CNN:

Presidential Election

• Donald Trump (R) - 304 electoral votes
• Joe Biden (D) - 232 electoral votes

House of Representatives

• Democrats gained 40 seats, flipping control of the House from Republicans to Democrats
• Republicans retained control of the Senate

Gubernatorial Elections

• Democrats gained 7 governorships, while Republicans gained 2
• Notable wins:
  • Andrew Gillum (D) in Florida
  • Gavin Newsom (D) in California
  • J.B. Pritzker (D) in Illinois
  • Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) in New Mexico
  • Tony Evers (D) in Wisconsin
  • Gretchen Whitmer (D) in Michigan
  • Kate Brown (D) in Oregon

State Legislative Elections

• Democrats gained control of both chambers in several states, including Colorado, Maine, and Nevada
• Republicans retained control of both chambers in several states, including Arizona, Florida, and Texas

Ballot Initiatives

• Several states passed ballot initiatives, including:
  • Legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri
  • Expanding Medicaid in Idaho and Nebraska
  • Increasing the minimum wage in several states, including Arizona, Colorado, and Maine
  • Protecting reproductive rights in Alabama and Oregon

Notable Election Controversies

• The 2019 elections were marked by several controversies, including:
  • Voter suppression efforts in several states, including Georgia and Florida
  • Disputes over voting machines and election security
  • Allegations of voter intimidation and harassment
  • Disputes over the counting of absentee and provisional ballots

Post-Election Developments

• The 116th Congress was sworn in on January 3, 2020, with Democrats holding a majority in the House and Republicans holding a majority in the Senate.
• The 2020 presidential election was held on November 3, 2020, with Joe Biden defeating incumbent President Donald Trump.
• The 2020 election was marked by several controversies, including allegations of voter suppression, election interference, and disputes over the counting of ballots.