Republicans and Independents Gain in U.S. Elections

Election results across various regions in the U.S. are shaping up as votes continue to be counted. In Orange County, incumbents largely maintain strong leads in school board races, though some contests remain uncertain, such as in Fullerton. Sacramento's mayoral race remains too close to call, with more than 80,000 votes yet to be counted. In Texas, Republicans have made significant gains, flipping a Senate seat in South Texas, signaling a shift in traditionally Democratic areas. Meanwhile, in the Park City School Board race, Kathleen Britton leads decisively, while Susan Goldberg and Eileen Gallagher win unopposed. In Chicago, independent candidates have gained a foothold in the school board elections, marking a shift from union-backed contenders.