- WINNER Tate Reeves, Republican, is re-elected as governor of Mississippi.›
- Democrats Win Va. House of Delegates› Virginia Democrats have won a majority of seats in the state’s lower chamber, flipping it from Republican control.
- Democrats Win Va. State Senate› Democrats have secured a majority in Virginia’s upper chamber, denying Republicans full control of the state government.
- WINNER Daniel McCaffery, Democrat, wins election for Pennsylvania supreme court.›
- Ohio Issue 2 Passes Ohio has voted to legalize the possession and sale of marijuana.›
- Ohio Issue 1 Passes Ohio has voted to make the right to an abortion protected by the State Constitution.›
- WINNER Andy Beshear, Democrat, is re-elected as governor of Kentucky.›
- Polls closing in N.Y.› Polls in Colorado and New York will close at 9 p.m. Eastern. Voters in New York City are casting ballots in races for City Council and District Attorney.
- Miss. Governor› 100% in T. Reeves Winner R 51% B. Presley D 48%
- Polls closing in Miss.› Polls will close in seven states at 8 p.m. Eastern. In Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, is seeking re-election against an upstart challenger.
- Ohio Marijuana Issue› >95% in Yes Winner 57% No 43%
- Ohio Abortion Issue› >95% in Yes Winner 57% No 43%
- Ohio Abortion Issue› Voters in Ohio will decide whether to add an amendment to the State Constitution establishing a right to abortion. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
- Va. State Legislature› At stake in Virginia: If Republicans flip the State Senate, they will control the governor’s office and the state legislature. Polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern.
- First Results› Polls in Kentucky will be the first to close, at 6 p.m. Eastern. Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, is up for reelection in a closely watched race.
- Ky. Governor› 100% in A. Beshear Winner D 53% D. Cameron R 47%
- Ohio Ballot Issues› Ohioans are voting on two ballot issues. One seeks to amend the State Constitution to establish a right to abortion, and one would legalize marijuana.
- Va. State Legislature› The Virginia legislature is up for grabs tonight. Republicans would control the governor’s office and the state legislature if they can flip the State Senate.
- Live Results at 6 p.m. E.T.› Twelve states are voting today, with governors, state initiatives and legislative control on the ballot. The first polls will close in Kentucky at 6 p.m. Eastern.
- Miss. Governor› 100% in T. Reeves Winner R 51% B. Presley D 48%
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This citizen-sponsored measure would make Ohio the latest in a string of states to enshrine a right to abortion in its Constitution. A “yes” vote would amend the Constitution to give individuals the “right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions,” including on abortion. Read more
Passes
Ohio has voted to make the right to an abortion protected by the State Constitution.
Race called by The Associated Press.
Latest results from Dec. 5
>95% of votes in
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| Answer | Votes | Percent Pct.% | Chart showing percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,186,965 | +56.6% 56.6% | |
| No | 1,675,730 | +43.4% 43.4% | |
| Total reported | 3,862,695 |
Where votes have been reported and where votes remain
These maps show the leading vote-getters’ margins in the vote reported so far, and estimates for which vote-getter leads in the remaining votes that we expect from each county.
Votes reported
leader
Yes
No
Circle size is proportional to the amount each county’s leading vote-getter is ahead.
Estimated votes remaining
We have stopped updating this forecast as of 1 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 8. This map now shows archived data as of that time.
leader
Yes
No
Circle size is proportional to the amount each county’s leading vote-getter is ahead.
| County | Yes | No | Total votes | Percent of votes in % In | Estimated remaining votes Est. remain. votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 73% | 27% | 414,502 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Cuyahoga | 74% | 26% | 387,821 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Hamilton | 65% | 35% | 281,440 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Summit | 65% | 35% | 190,617 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Montgomery | 59% | 41% | 166,214 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Stark | 53% | 47% | 126,104 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Lucas | 64% | 36% | 117,344 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Butler | 51% | 49% | 115,034 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Lorain | 62% | 38% | 109,046 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Delaware | 59% | 41% | 94,990 | >95% | <5,000 | |
| Warren | 47% | 53% | 90,488 | >95% | <4,500 | |
| Lake | 60% | 40% | 88,547 | >95% | <4,500 | |
| Mahoning | 56% | 44% | 74,844 | >95% | <4,000 | |
| Clermont | 48% | 52% | 74,216 | >95% | <3,500 | |
| Medina | 55% | 45% | 73,499 | >95% | <3,500 | |
| Trumbull | 57% | 43% | 63,926 | >95% | <3,000 | |
| Licking | 51% | 49% | 61,545 | >95% | <3,000 | |
| Greene | 49% | 51% | 61,344 | >95% | <3,000 | |
| Portage | 61% | 39% | 56,792 | >95% | <3,000 | |
| Fairfield | 51% | 49% | 54,457 | >95% | <3,000 | |
| Wood | 55% | 45% | 46,031 | >95% | <2,500 | |
| Clark | 50% | 50% | 40,790 | >95% | <2,000 | |
| Geauga | 55% | 45% | 40,396 | >95% | <2,000 | |
| Miami | 40% | 60% | 39,740 | >95% | <2,000 | |
| Richland | 42% | 58% | 39,612 | >95% | <2,000 | |
| Wayne | 42% | 58% | 36,776 | >95% | <2,000 | |
| Columbiana | 44% | 56% | 31,857 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Allen | 35% | 65% | 30,636 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Ashtabula | 54% | 46% | 30,015 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Tuscarawas | 46% | 54% | 28,255 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Erie | 57% | 43% | 27,835 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Hanco*ck | 40% | 60% | 25,921 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Union | 51% | 49% | 25,610 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Muskingum | 46% | 54% | 24,853 | >95% | <1,500 | |
| Knox | 42% | 58% | 21,956 | >95% | <1,000 | |
| Ross | 48% | 52% | 21,158 | >95% | <1,000 | |
| Sandusky | 45% | 55% | 20,199 | >95% | <1,000 | |
| Jefferson | 41% | 59% | 19,709 | >95% | <1,000 | |
| Washington | 41% | 59% | 19,531 | >95% | <1,000 | |
| Belmont | 40% | 60% | 18,726 | >95% | <900 | |
| Pickaway | 45% | 55% | 18,713 | >95% | <900 | |
| Marion | 49% | 51% | 18,494 | >95% | <900 | |
| Darke | 27% | 73% | 17,986 | >95% | <900 | |
| Ashland | 42% | 58% | 17,948 | >95% | <900 | |
| Huron | 44% | 56% | 17,750 | >95% | <900 | |
| Seneca | 40% | 60% | 17,644 | >95% | <900 | |
| Scioto | 37% | 63% | 17,604 | >95% | <900 | |
| Athens | 72% | 28% | 17,558 | >95% | <900 | |
| Mercer | 21% | 79% | 17,498 | >95% | <900 | |
| Auglaize | 27% | 73% | 17,417 | >95% | <900 | |
| Shelby | 24% | 76% | 17,384 | >95% | <900 | |
| Ottawa | 53% | 47% | 16,929 | >95% | <900 | |
| Lawrence | 34% | 66% | 16,382 | >95% | <800 | |
| Logan | 37% | 63% | 15,377 | >95% | <800 | |
| Fulton | 39% | 61% | 15,183 | >95% | <800 | |
| Putnam | 17% | 83% | 14,382 | >95% | <700 | |
| Preble | 37% | 63% | 14,038 | >95% | <700 | |
| Madison | 47% | 53% | 13,660 | >95% | <700 | |
| Brown | 36% | 64% | 13,271 | >95% | <700 | |
| Clinton | 40% | 60% | 13,160 | >95% | <700 | |
| Morrow | 40% | 60% | 12,946 | >95% | <700 | |
| Crawford | 40% | 60% | 12,812 | >95% | <600 | |
| Champaign | 42% | 58% | 12,779 | >95% | <600 | |
| Defiance | 39% | 61% | 12,649 | >95% | <600 | |
| Williams | 37% | 63% | 12,013 | >95% | <600 | |
| Highland | 34% | 66% | 11,697 | >95% | <600 | |
| Perry | 42% | 58% | 11,176 | >95% | <600 | |
| Guernsey | 47% | 53% | 11,158 | >95% | <600 | |
| Coshocton | 47% | 53% | 10,861 | >95% | <500 | |
| Henry | 35% | 65% | 9,764 | >95% | <500 | |
| Van Wert | 29% | 71% | 9,579 | >95% | <500 | |
| Carroll | 39% | 61% | 9,139 | >95% | <500 | |
| Hocking | 48% | 52% | 8,882 | >95% | <400 | |
| Holmes | 25% | 75% | 8,654 | >95% | <400 | |
| Jackson | 37% | 63% | 8,170 | >95% | <400 | |
| Hardin | 41% | 59% | 8,138 | >95% | <400 | |
| Fayette | 40% | 60% | 7,994 | >95% | <400 | |
| Wyandot | 39% | 61% | 7,669 | >95% | <400 | |
| Adams | 32% | 68% | 7,640 | >95% | <400 | |
| Gallia | 32% | 68% | 7,438 | >95% | <400 | |
| Pike | 39% | 61% | 7,377 | >95% | <400 | |
| Meigs | 36% | 64% | 6,496 | >95% | <300 | |
| Paulding | 29% | 71% | 6,243 | >95% | <300 | |
| Harrison | 38% | 62% | 4,546 | >95% | <100 | |
| Morgan | 42% | 58% | 4,523 | >95% | <100 | |
| Monroe | 33% | 67% | 4,111 | >95% | <100 | |
| Noble | 36% | 64% | 4,110 | >95% | <100 | |
| Vinton | 37% | 63% | 3,377 | >95% | <100 | |
We stopped updating our forecasts at 1 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 8. These graphics and estimates are now showing archived data as of that time.
Live forecast: Estimating the outcome
This is our current best estimate for the outcome of this race. We look at the votes that have been reported so far and adjust our estimate based on what we expect from the votes that remain.
How our estimated margin has changed so far
The lines below show how the reported margin (dashed line) compares with our estimated final margin (solid line surrounded by an estimate of uncertainty). As a rule, when our estimated margin is steady in the presence of new vote data, our forecast is more trustworthy.
Est. margin
Best guess
50% of outcomes
95%
Estimated share of total votes reported
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