- In GOP Senate, South Dakota's John Thune Poised to Be Critical for Transportation (Roll Call)
- Maryland Upset Sees Anti-Rail Hogan Take Governor's Seat (WaPo)
- Atlanta Transit Expansion Sees Wide Support at the Polls (AJC)
- Pinellas County, FL, Chooses Status Quo, Not Light Rail (Tampa Bay Times)
- Austin Shoots Down $1B Bond for Rail (Community Impact)
- Many Cities Usher in New Mayors, Liberal Policies (Governing)
- Top Dem in T&I Committee Loses Longtime Seat (The Hill)
- Bay Area Voters Embrace Tax Measures to Raise Billions for Transpo (SF Gate)
- Maryland, Wisconsin Put Transpo Funds on Lockdown (WMDT, Republican Eagle)
- Democratic Victories in Oregon Senate Could Reshape Transpo Policy (Bike Portland)
- Seattle Votes for Bus Service Boosts (Seattle Times)
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