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Republicans confident of House control as polls begin to close, but Senate control uncertain

WASHINGTON — The balance of power in Congress was still in question Tuesday after after polls closed in much of the East and governors races in Florida, Massachusetts and several other states were called.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Florida’s purple reign is over. After midterm elections, it’s solidly MAGA red

To understand what Republicans pulled off — and Democrats allowed to happen — in Tuesday’s elections, let’s let the numbers tell the story.

Miami Herald

What "red wave"? Democrats are surging

Outcome for Democrats vastly better than predicted: They're poised to win major seats in Pennsylvania, Arizona

Salon

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Democrat Alexi Giannoulias wins race for Illinois secretary of state

Former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias ran a well-funded campaign against veteran Illinois legislator Dan Brady, a Republican, to succeed the retiring Jesse White.

Chicago Sun-Times

Schmitt beats Valentine in Missouri’s US Senate race

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt was declared the winner of Missouri’s U.S. Senate race shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, beating Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Democrat Michael Bennet beats Joe O’Dea in Colorado Senate race

DENVER — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet won his reelection bid Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press, setting him up to be one of the longest-serving senators in the state’s history.

The Denver Post

Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?

He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.

The Texas Tribune

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wins decisive re-election over challenger Ganahl

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis won a convincing and expected re-election victory after opening an early and dominant lead over challenger Heidi Ganahl on Tuesday night, extending Democrats’ record-setting control of the state’s chief executive and signaling the limits of Republican gains.

The Denver Post

Down-ballot Democrats deliver drubbing: Mendoza reelected state comptroller, Frerichs treasurer

Family and friends of Susana Mendoza, the incumbent Illinois comptroller, gathered at the Palmer House Hilton and clapped and cheered at her showing in early returns. Michael Frerichs lead in his bid for reelection as treasurer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez up for re-election in the midterms?

Progressive New York Democrat continues to serve as lightning rod for Republican derangement

The Independent UK

Ezell wins in Mississippi, keeping US House seat for GOP

Mike Ezell has defeated a Democrat and a Libertarian candidate in a south Mississippi congressional race, allowing Republicans to retain control of the seat

The Independent UK

Tight race for Casten in southwest suburbs, other Democratic incumbents fare well in early returns

In a district Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020, Sean Casten was locked in a virtual tie with Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau.

Chicago Sun-Times

Budd takes lead over Beasley in North Carolina's US Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rep. Ted Budd took the lead from Cheri Beasley just after 9 p.m. in the U.S. Senate race.

Tribune News Service

Republican Cory Mills flips House seat vacated by January 6 committee member Stephanie Murphy

Republicans need to flip just five seats to take control of the House next year

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Roll Call

Wave did not hit, but McCarthy predicts GOP House control - Roll Call

A "red wave" did not hit the House, but Republicans picked up seats even as they lost some and were confident they'd have control next year.

The Denver Post

Lauren Boebert leading over Adam Frisch in Colorado's 3rd District US House race, early results show

DENVER — Despite it all – controversy, convoluted non-apologies and scandals – U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert took an early lead over Democratic challenger Adam Frisch after polls closed Tuesday night and appears to be headed for a second term in Congress.

The Independent UK

Voices: What midterm election night polls told us — and what they can’t predict

Early data paints a dire picture for Democrats in the House, while control of the Senate is likely to be decided by three races

Chicago Sun-Times

Preckwinkle, Yarbrough hold strong leads over Republican challengers

The early results coming in Tuesday night had Toni Preckwinkle leading in the race for Cook County Board president and Karen Yarbrough ahead in the Cook County clerk contest.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Last Republican standing ends night still on his feet despite Democratic fight to kick him off Cook County Board

With 100% of precincts reporting, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison was ahead with 52% of the vote to Democrat Daniel Calandriello’s 48%. Despite his apparent lead, Morrison said he was saddened, as it appeared that Democrats still dominated the County Board.

Tribune News Service

New York US Sen. Chuck Schumer wins his fifth term

NEW YORK — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer handily defeated Republican challenger Joe Pinion on Tuesday night, but will have to wait to learn whether he’ll be able to keep his title as Senate majority leader.

The Independent UK

Voices: Republicans are already spreading lies about the midterm election results

As ballot-counting delays were announced in Arizona, Trump and his acolytes began repeating the same old lies from 2020. But the truth is that they knew all along about the early-night ‘red mirage’ that tricks Republicans into thinking they’re doing better than they are — because they created it

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker scores double-digit win over Bailey — vowing MAGA right wingers ‘will never get an inch of Illinois’

In prewritten remarks sent to reporters, Gov. J.B. Pritzker was prepared to say Bailey had conceded, and it was a sign that democracy works. That appeared to be a rosy scenario. Bailey did not concede until nearly 90 minutes after the governor spoke.

Roll Call

Senate control remains a jump ball - Roll Call

After winning his own reelection in New York, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer talked as though he would keep that job next year.

Tribune News Service

South Carolina Gov. McMaster wins reelection against Democrat Cunningham to serve second 4-year term

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster won reelection Tuesday to a second four-year term as South Carolina’s chief executive, a historic win that puts the Columbia Republican on track to become the longest-serving governor in state history.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Jackson, Delia Ramirez declare victory, bringing new blood to Illinois’ congressional delegation

The Democrats campaigned on progressive platforms to win districts that were redrawn after the 2020 U.S. Census.

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