RACES
For a complete rundown of the statewide race results, click here.
But for a closer look at some, read on.
Governor
In Kentucky, Republican businessman Matt Bevin will succeed term-limited Democrat Steve Beshear, weakening the Democrats' power in one of the last Southern states where they still have some. The biggest question now is whether the new governor will dismantle the state's progress implementing Obamacare. READ MORE In Louisiana, Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter will face Democratic state Sen. John Bel Edwards in a Nov. 21 runoff. It won't be an easy fight. READ MOREMayor
Most incumbent mayors easily won re-election Tuesday, but there were a couple of upsets. Several cities also elected their first female and openly gay mayors. READ MOREBALLOT MEASURES
Eight states on Tuesday had statewide ballot initiatives. Below are the results of the most important and interesting. Plus, read about how people voted on local ballots across the country.
Marijuana
A citizen-led ballot initiative in Ohio would have made it the first Midwestern state to legalize marijuana. But voters rejected it, even though polls suggested that they support legalization. What happened? READ MORE And in Colorado, which already legalized medical and recreational pot, voters agreed to let the state have the tax revenue that the drug generated. The money will now go to the programs it was intended to help fund. READ MORECampaign Finance
In Maine on Tuesday, voters strengthened the public campaign financing system that became a model for other states and helped the legislature become the nation's most blue-collar. READ MORERedistricting
Voters in Ohio opted to end tactics that political parties use to increase their advantage in redistricting. It could be a big deal in the swing state. READ MORESchool Funding
Nearly every state has faced legal battles over school funding. Facing two competing (and confusing) ballot questions on the issue, voters in Mississippi chose neither. READ MOREResidency Requirements
Like some other states, Texas forced many elected officials to live in the capital city. But thanks to voters, all politicians in Texas can now experience the joys of commuting. READ MORETaxes
In Louisiana, voters made decisions about tax incentives and property taxes.Infrastructure
In Texas, voters approved lawmakers' proposal for increasing transportation funding without increasing taxes or tolls. But is it a good idea? READ MORE Louisiana voters faced two proposals on ways to boost infrastructure funding -- but only agreed to one. READ MOREWildlife
Voters on Tuesday made Texas the 19th state to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right. READ MORE And in Washington state, the people voted to increase the criminal penalties for trafficking endangered species. READ MORELOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Okay, so we said this was all about 2015, but you can't ignore 2016. We recently revisited the record of each presidential candidate who was or is a governor. Read the stories below to peak into their past leadership style and legislative priorities.
