Daily Briefing: And the winners are...

Get caught up on everything that happened across Rhode Island on Election Night. [providencejournal.com]( [Daily Briefing]( Wednesday, November 9 [click here]( [Exclusive eNewspaper: Read today's newspaper online, and access hundreds of newspapers across the USA TODAY Network.]( [click here]( Good morning. This is Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and the results are in. So let’s get right to it.  Here’s a recap of what happened last night to get you caught up, especially if you went to bed early. (All results are, of course, unofficial until certified.) Meet the new boss, same as the old boss Dan McKee won his first election for governor and did so easily. [The Journal's Katherine Gregg has a recap]( on an outcome that ended up being by a wider margin than expected. [Gov. Dan McKee with his wife Susan thanking supporters in his re-election at the Graduate Hotel on Tuesday evening. Election night in RI on Nov 8, 2020.] Gov. Dan McKee with his wife Susan thanking supporters in his re-election at the Graduate Hotel on Tuesday evening. Election night in RI on Nov 8, 2020. Kris Craig, The Providence Journal Would R.I. send a Republican to Congress? Not so fast. For most of the election season, former Cranston mayor Allan Fung led the polls and national pundits were wondering if Rhode Island would send a Republican to Congress. Then less than two weeks before Election Day the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced their poll showed the race was neck-and-neck. Seems the momentum continued in Magaziner's favor as he pulled out the victory with Fung conceding Tuesday night. [Antonia Noori Farzan has all the details.]( [Seth Magaziner at the Graduate Hotel making his acceptance speech. Election night in RI on Nov 8, 2020. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] ] Seth Magaziner at the Graduate Hotel making his acceptance speech. Election night in RI on Nov 8, 2020. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] Kris Craig, The Providence Journal Break out the brooms. It was a Democratic sweep. Could Republicans capture any of the statewide seats this election cycle? Let's go down the line. [Lt. Governor? No]( [Secretary of State? No]( [Treasurer? No](  [Attorney General? No]( Yes. Yes. Yes.  Each of the three statewide ballot questions passed easily. [Patrick Andersen has the wrap-up.]( Spreading like weeds Most municipalities across the state put it in the hands of voters to determine if retail marijuana sales should be an option in their communities. Turns out most wanted it. Based on the unofficial results four communities rejected the retail option. Another two have a vote that appears to close to call. [Take a look at our live results map to see how your community voted.]( Now let the licensing begin. WHERE’S THE JOURNAL TODAY The Journal staff will be regrouping this morning — probably a little sleepy and with extra coffee at the ready — to figure out what's next and tell the stories that explain what these results mean. ALSO WORTH A READ • Our friends at The Newport Daily News have the latest on the [effort to regionalize schools]( between Newport and Middletown. • Now that the midterms are over, eyes now turn to the 2024 Presidential race. [Is a Trump-DeSantis battle on the ticket?]( • It looks like it's shaping up to be another [sunny day today](. [Gov. Dan McKee with his wife Susan thanking supporters in his re-election at the Graduate Hotel on Tuesday evening. Election night in RI on Nov 8, 2020.]( [Governor McKee fends off challenge by GOP's Ashley Kalus]( Gov. Dan McKee won a decisive victory on Tuesday night after beating back an aggressive challenge from Rhode Island newcomer Ashley Kalus. [Rhode Island CD2 race: Magaziner wins seat, Fung concedes]( [Seth Magaziner at the Graduate Hotel making his ac]( [Will marijuana stores be allowed in your town? Many voters say yes]( [marijuana]( [Live Results: Rhode Island 2022 Election Day]( [Rhode Island Election Results 2020]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2022 75 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02902