German Lopez
Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds
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The Democrat ran on a progressive platform, contrasting himself from his Republican opponent.
The victory means more than 1 million people will regain the right to vote.
And that could send a message to Republicans nationwide.
The crime victim bill of rights netted some big wins on Election Day.
Three ballot initiatives aimed to legalize medical marijuana. Only one won.
A big loss for criminal justice reformers.
The law made Louisiana one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury in felony trials.
More than 40 states use voting machines that are more than a decade old.
Republicans have tried to suppress voters. If they win, the victory will validate their efforts.
Since Congress established Election Day, slavery was abolished and women gained the right to vote.