Election results show key victories for Democrats and energy measures, with significant implications for climate and reproductive rights.

The election results have been released, with some key energy-related races including a measure that would have created a consumer-owned utility in Maine that was rejected after a campaign where proponents were outspent 40 to 1. Voters also approved a measure banning foreign companies from spending money to influence referendums, and a measure requiring a statewide referendum for utilities to take on over $1 billion in debt. In other key races, Democrats expanded control of the legislature in New Jersey, where they expanded control over the legislature. While the 2024 election will be pivotal for climate change action, largely the success of reproductive rights was achieved in other key states, including Ohio where voters passed a constitutional amendment preserving abortion access. Texas approved a state energy fund to provide low interest loans for new generation, which was largely restricted to natural gas-fired power plants. In Virginia, Democrats now control both houses of the Virginia legislature. Kentucky voters re-elected Democratic Gov. Andy Bashear, who had pledged to support clean energy manufacturing investments, re-appointed Democratic Gov., while his opponent pledged more aggressive support for fossil fuels.