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See the results for the House of Representatives, the Senate and governors’ races, and read our analysis.See the results for the House of Representatives, the Senate and governors’ races, and read our analysis.
Democrats were poised early Wednesday to take control of the House, and the Republicans were set to expand their advantage in the Senate. Democrats took control of the House during the midterm elections, as Republicans expand their advantage in the Senate.
But a number of key races had yet to be decided, and they will determine the breakdown of each chamber. Here’s our cheat sheet for crucial tossup races to track.But a number of key races had yet to be decided, and they will determine the breakdown of each chamber. Here’s our cheat sheet for crucial tossup races to track.
Barr, the incumbent, defeated McGrath, one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent challengers, in a deeply conservative district, according to The Associated Press. He won by 22 points in 2016.Barr, the incumbent, defeated McGrath, one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent challengers, in a deeply conservative district, according to The Associated Press. He won by 22 points in 2016.
It was one of 30 tossup districts where Republicans held a distinct partisan advantage, and Barr’s victory signaled that Republican-controlled districts were still asserting their allegiance to President Trump. Read more of our analysis of the race.It was one of 30 tossup districts where Republicans held a distinct partisan advantage, and Barr’s victory signaled that Republican-controlled districts were still asserting their allegiance to President Trump. Read more of our analysis of the race.
Spanberger narrowly defeated Brat, the incumbent, in a district that sprawls from the Richmond suburbs to the countryside. Usually it’s conservative, but this year it became a tossup. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county. Spanberger narrowly defeated Brat, the incumbent, according to The Associated Press, in a district that sprawls from the Richmond suburbs to the countryside. Usually it’s conservative, but this year it became a tossup. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county.
In this southeastern district, which includes Virginia Beach and the naval base at Norfolk, Luria defeated the incumbent, Taylor, in a tight race, according to The Associated Press. Her win was a strong sign of a Democratic night. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county. In this southeastern district, which includes Virginia Beach and the naval base at Norfolk, Luria defeated the incumbent, Taylor, in a tight race, according to The Associated Press. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county.
In this Tampa-area district, Spano, a Republican state representative, defeated Carlson, a former prosecutor and general counsel for the state citrus agency, according to The Associated Press. His win is a modest sign of a Republican night. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county. In this Tampa-area district, Spano, a Republican state representative, defeated Carlson, a former prosecutor and general counsel for the state citrus agency, according to The Associated Press. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county.
Curbelo, the incumbent who won by 12 points in 2016, was defeated on Tuesday by Mucarsel-Powell, a former associate dean at Florida International University, according to The Associated Press. Her win in one of the most competitive House districts is a solid sign of a Democratic night. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county. Curbelo, the incumbent who won by 12 points in 2016, was defeated on Tuesday by Mucarsel-Powell, a former associate dean at Florida International University, according to The Associated Press. Check out a breakdown of results in the district by county.
MacArthur, the incumbent, won by 20 points in 2016. This year’s race remained close early Wednesday. MacArthur, the incumbent, won by 20 points in 2016. Check out where the 2018 race stands.
Fitzpatrick won in a district that has been redrawn but is very similar to the seat he currently holds. Check out a breakdown of the results in the district by county. Fitzpatrick won in a district that has been redrawn, according to The Associated Press, but is very similar to the seat he currently holds. Check out a breakdown of the results in the district by county.
Indiana — Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, was defeated by the Republican businessman Mike Braun, according to The Associated Press. His loss deals a significant blow to Democratic efforts to retake control of the Senate. Indiana: Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, was defeated by the Republican businessman Mike Braun, according to The Associated Press. His loss deals a significant blow to Democratic efforts to retake control of the Senate.
Missouri — Josh Hawley, a Republican, defeated the Democratic incumbent, Claire McCaskill, in one of the year’s most-watched races, according to The Associated Press. Missouri: Josh Hawley, a Republican, defeated the Democratic incumbent, Claire McCaskill, in one of the year’s most-watched races, according to The Associated Press.
Florida Florida: Check out where the race stands.
New Jersey — Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat, was elected to a third term, according to The Associated Press. He withstood a public backlash over his federal corruption trial and the official Senate criticism he received for misusing his office for personal gain. New Jersey: Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat, was elected to a third term, according to The Associated Press. He withstood a public backlash over his federal corruption trial and the official Senate criticism he received for misusing his office for personal gain.
Tennessee — Representative Marsha Blackburn, a Republican, beat out Phil Bredesen, a Democrat and former governor, according to The Associated Press. Democrats had hoped to pull out a victory in this deep red state, which became a surprise battleground in the final weeks of the contest. Blackburn had tied herself closely to Trump. Tennessee: Representative Marsha Blackburn, a Republican, beat out Phil Bredesen, a Democrat and former governor, according to The Associated Press. Democrats had hoped to pull out a victory in this deep red state, which became a surprise battleground in the final weeks of the contest. Blackburn had tied herself closely to Trump.
Texas —- Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, won re-election, according to The Associated Press. He overcame a challenge by the best-financed and most popular Democrat to run in Texas in years, Representative Beto O’Rourke. Texas: Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, won re-election, according to The Associated Press. He overcame a challenge by the best-financed and most popular Democrat to run in Texas in years, Representative Beto O’Rourke.
Arizona Arizona: Check out where the race stands.
Nevada Nevada: Jacky Rosen, a Democrat and former synagogue president, defeated Senator Dean Heller, according to The Associated Press. Read more about the race.