Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.

Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand stressed affordability and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him.

Missouri voters have denied a Republican-backed congressional map that wound its way through the courts before ultimately ending up on the state's ballot.

Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a race call by the Associated Press.