Kansas Republican senator wins re-election
OVERLAND PARK Kan. (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts retained his seat in a crucial race for Republicans as they clinched control of the U.S. Senate, with election returns showing the veteran lawmaker pulling ahead of challenger Greg Orman.
Republican Charlie Baker wins Massachusetts governor’s race, Fox projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Charlie Baker has won the Massachusetts governor’s race, beating Democrat Martha Coakley, Fox projected.
Reid congratulates McConnell on becoming U.S. Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid called Republican Senator Mitch McConnell on Tuesday to congratulate him on becoming the new majority leader in the U.S. Senate, Reid’s office said in a statement.
Congressional Democrats see rare bright spots in Florida
TAMPA Fla. (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. Congress took solace in a rare bright spot in Florida on Tuesday night, where they won two of three tightly contested, nationally watched races.
Republican Thom Tillis wins U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina: CBS projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Thom Tillis has unseated U.S. Senator Kay Hagan in North Carolina, CBS projected on Tuesday, claiming an important prize for Republicans as they gained control of the Senate.
Republicans clinch control of Senate with Iowa win, Fox projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate with Joni Ernst winning in Iowa, Fox projected on Tuesday.
Republican Greg Abbott wins Texas governor’s race
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – Republican Greg Abbott has won the Texas governor’s race, Reuters/Ipsos projected on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Wendy Davis, a state senator who drew national attention last year when she filibustered a proposal to limit abort…
Michigan Republican Governor Snyder wins re-election
DETROIT (Reuters) – Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder has won re-election, Reuters/Ipsos projected, defeating Democratic challenger Mark Schauer, a former U.S. congressman and state lawmaker.
Republican Walker projected to win Wisconsin governor race
WEST ALLIS Wis. (Reuters) – Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker has won re-election, Reuters/Ipsos projected on Tuesday, prevailing in a tough fight against Democratic challenger Mary Burke.
Illinois Republican Bruce Rauner ousts Governor Pat Quinn, NBC projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Illinois Republican businessman Bruce Rauner has ousted Democratic Governor Pat Quinn from office, NBC projected on Tuesday, despite Democratic attempts to keep the governor’s office in President Barack Obama’s home state from falling to Republicans.
