November 13, 2006 -
Defined as communities located on urban fringes where housing density is low, population growth is high and at least 20 percent of workers commute to jobs in an urban area, "exurbs" are booming throughout the United States, and especially across the South.
November 13, 2006 -
Most of the politicians running for office in 2006 have folded up their circus tents, but the residents of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans will have to endure a final round of voting to determine their House Representative. In a race with 13 candidates, incumbent William Jefferson (D) only received 30% of the vote, forcing a run-off.
November 10, 2006 -
Dear Facing South readers: Over the last two days, Facing South experienced some "technical difficulties," which seem to have been sorted out. We've been hard at work -- look below for some of the post-election coverage we've been working on. Thanks for sticking with us! -- The Management
November 9, 2006 -
In addition to the high-profile race for the U.S. Senate, there were other elections held in Tennessee on Tuesday.
November 9, 2006 -
The Bush administration's bungled response to Hurricane Katrina played a "very big role" in the Republican Party's losses in this week's midterm elections, according to one of the architects behind the Democrats' victory.
November 9, 2006 -
Did undervotes throw a key U.S. House race in Florida? The evidence is still coming in, and it looks suspicious.
November 9, 2006 -
Seven Southern states had races for governor on Tuesday, and both Democrats and Republicans can point to victories. Democrats must be pleased with the triumph of Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe (D), who held off politically-connected former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson (R) and brought Democrats back into the governor's mansion.