elections

Democrats claim US Senate seat in previously Republican territory

The Democratic Party has claimed one of its biggest scalps of the US midterm elections by taking a Senate seat in a previously Republican stronghold.

Trump celebrates Senate gains and mocks losing Republicans

President Donald Trump has revelled in his party’s victories in the US Senate and mocked fellow Republicans who lost after not seeking his support.

Democrats take control of US House but ‘blue wave’ does not reach Senate

Democrats seized the House majority from Republicans in midterm US elections but the “blue wave” did not reach the Senate where President Donald Trump’s party gained ground while some key state governorships remained in the red column.

Democrats seize control of US House in midterm elections

Democrats have won a majority in the US House of Representatives, gaining the power to investigate President Donald Trump and help shape America’s political agenda for the next two years.

Democrats on track to take House control as Republicans retain Senate

The Democrats were on track to gain House control but the Republicans held their Senate majority as voters rendered a mixed verdict in the first nationwide election of Donald Trump’s turbulent presidency.

Republicans retain Senate control for two more years

The Republicans have retained Senate control for two more years, shattering Democrats’ dreams of an anti-Trump wave sweeping them to a majority.

In Pictures: Costumes and crossed fingers as America heads to the polls

Both the Democrats and Republicans had reasons to be cheerful as the United States headed to the polls for the midterm elections. The Republicans maintained control of the Senate, while the House of Representatives looked as if it would come under Democrat control.

Republican win in Indiana makes Democrat path to Senate majority trickier

US president Donald Trump’s Republicans seized victory in Indiana’s high-profile Senate contest, defeating Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly and making the Democrats’ narrow path to a Senate majority ever slimmer.

Six things we’ve learnt so far from the US midterm elections

The US has voted in midterm elections billed by some as among the most important in history. Here are six things to emerge so far.

Votes counted after United States goes to the polls in crucial midterm elections

The outrage of the Democratic resistance is facing off against the brute strength of president Donald Trump’s Republican party in a fight for control of Congress and statehouses across the nation.

All you need to know about the US midterm elections

Millions of Americans have voted at 2018 midterm elections, which many believe will be a crucial verdict on President Donald Trump’s first two years in office.

Voters get their chance to shape US politics in Donald Trump era

The voters were having their say on Tuesday as Donald Trump faced the first US national election of his presidency against a Democratic party hoping to turn the page on a stunning defeat in 2016.

All you need to know about the US midterm elections

Today millions of Americans are heading to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, which many believe will be a crucial verdict on President Donald Trump’s first two years in office.

Trump makes final push ahead of US midterm elections

US president Donald Trump used his final pitch before the midterm elections to ask voters to help preserve “fragile” Republican victories that could be erased by Democratic gains in Congress.

Trump approves use of sanctions against foreigners meddling in US elections

Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorising sanctions against foreigners who meddle in US elections.

Final proposals to redraw Scottish political map lodged

Plans to redraw the political map of Scotland have been finalised following a consultation.

Aberdeen students want Buttons the Cat as University rector

Aberdeen University students are protesting a ban against Buttons the Cat becoming their new rector.

Uni rector elections end in farce as vote ruled invalid

Prestigious elections to find a new rector for the historic Aberdeen University have descended into farce amid accusations of dirty tricks and “banana republic” tactics.

Presidential style campaigning at the root of Lib Dem losses

Campaigning focused on party leaders has damaged democracy and was to blame for Liberal Democrat losses in recent elections, according to Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.

Tory success sends message: Moray no longer an SNP stronghold

Tory candidates dominated the Moray Council elections, topping the polls in every ward and "sending a message" that the area is no longer an SNP stronghold.

Aberdeen Tories under fire for lack of local manifesto

Aberdeen's Conservative group has come under fire after it emerged the party would not be launching a local manifesto for the upcoming council elections.

REVEALED: The candidates running for election in Aberdeen

The starting gun has officially been fired on the Aberdeen council election with all the candidates named.

Coalition deal likely in Aberdeenshire as candidate list unveiled

The final list of candidates for the upcoming Aberdeenshire Council election has been confirmed.

Nearly half of councillors step down from Moray Council in election exodus

Regardless of the results of the forthcoming election, Moray Council will be shaken up after the votes have been counted.

‘We must accept result’: Hillary Clinton urges supporters to give Trump a chance to lead

Hillary Clinton has vowed to continue to defend the values of equal rights and the rule of law as she conceded defeat to Donald Trump.

POLL: Who will be getting your vote in next week’s election?

With just seven days until voters go to the polls on May 5, have you decided who will be getting your vote?

175,000 poll cards printed by Aberdeen City Council with misspelled ‘Scotalnd’ will not be replaced

Aberdeen City Council have no plans to reprint thousands of polling cards which contain a fairly obvious spelling error.

Aberdeenshire pupils to mirror upcoming Scottish Parliament vote