Election results:
For complete Lancaster County election results, visit the county’s Election Returns website. For statewide results, visit the Pa. Department of State’s Unofficial Results.
• Donald Trump wins presidency, Republicans take U.S. Senate: Trump flipped Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin from blue to red en route to victory. (Source: CNN) Control of the U.S. House remains up for grabs. (Source: AP)
• Lancaster voters approve home rule charter: Mayor Danene Sorace called the outcome a “historic result,” but said it’s frustrating the state legislature doesn’t offer municipalities other options. (Source: LNP)
• Republicans win Pa. attorney general, auditor general races: York County prosecutor Dave Sunday prevailed over Eugene DePasquale (Source: WGAL) while incumbent Tim DeFoor defeated challenger Malcolm Kenyatta. (Source: WGAL)
• Senate race still too close to call: Republican Dave McCormick was slightly ahead of Democrat Bob Casey early Wednesday morning. (Source: WHYY)
Other headlines
• Tait designs new Park City wrapping station for UDS: For more than half a century United Disabilities Services Foundation has raised money via the holiday wrapping service. (Source: LNP)
• Pa. bans fires on state game lands: The action comes in response to ongoing dry conditions. (Source: Lehigh Valley Live)
• Nation/world: Israelis protest after Netanyahu fires defense minister. (Source: BBC News) Hurricane Rafael closes in on Cuba. (Source: CNN) Zelensky confirms Ukranian contact with North Korean troops. (Source: UPI) USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families. (Source: Voice of America)
