Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat, narrowly defeating Republican Mike Rogers
ANN ARBOR, MI — Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin narrowly defeated Republican challenger Mike Rogers, dashing Republican hopes of winning Michigan's Senate seat for the first time since 1994. Slotkin led with 48.6% of the vote, slightly ahead of Rogers' 48.3% with 99% of votes counted, the Associated Press reported. Slotkin, who represents Michigan's 7th […]
Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin wins, defending seat from Republican Eric Hovde
PEWAUKEE, Wis. — Third-term Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin successfully defended her seat against her Republican challenger, businessman Eric Hovde. According to the Associated Press, Baldwin narrowly won with 49.4% of the vote and Hovde with 48.5%, with 99% of the votes counted. “I am proud to return to the Senate to continue fighting for […]
Republican Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke wins re-election in state’s 1st Congressional District
In Montana's 1st Congressional District, Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) will be re-elected over Democratic candidate Monica Tranel, the Associated Press reported. As of Wednesday morning, 95% of the vote was reported, with Zinke leading with 52% of the vote, compared to Tranel's 45%. Zinke, a former Navy SEAL, is a fifth-generation Montana native who served […]
Republican Tom Barrett projected to take key Michigan open House seat
Former Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett is expected to defeat Democratic former state Sen. Curtis Hertel in the race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, according to an Associated Press call. The two candidates were vying to replace Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), who gave up her House seat for Michigan's vacant Senate seat in the 2024 […]
Republican Tom Barrett flips Elissa Slotkin’s House seat red
HOWELL, MI — Republican Tom Barrett is projected to win Michigan's 7th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Curtis Hertel Jr. 50.4% to 46.5%. Barrett, an Iraq war veteran and former Michigan congressman, will fill the vacancy left by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who is running for Michigan's Senate seat this cycle. This is Barrett's second […]
Wisconsin Republican Derrick Van Orden keeps his House seat in costliest-ever race
PEWAUKEE, Wis. — Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden has defeated his Democratic challenger in the most expensive House race in Wisconsin history. According to the Associated Press, Van Orden leads Democrat Rebecca Cook by 211,327 votes (51.4%) to 199,829 votes (48.6%) with 99% of votes counted. Van Orden, known for his short temper and […]
Democrat Josh Riley holds narrow lead over Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro in battle for NY-19 seat, state’s costliest race
Democrat Josh Riley appears poised to overwhelm incumbent Republican Rep. Mark Molinaro, who holds a narrow but clear lead in the race for a key seat in upstate New York. With 96% of votes counted as of early Wednesday morning, Mr. Riley had nearly 52% of the vote, to Mr. Molinaro's 48%, according to the […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the meaning of a Republican Senate – and What’s Ahead for the House
Since the Senate has switched to the Republican column, it is unclear how many Republicans there will be. But they could get much more than 50 votes. But it won't take 60 years to break the filibuster. That could mean a pressure campaign to eliminate the filibuster. Another dynamic is: Democrats hold the seats they […]
Rep. Tom Suozzi declares victory against Republican challenger in race for George Santos’ old seat in NY-3
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is expected to declare victory late Tuesday and maintain control of disgraced former Republican Rep. George Santos' old seat on Long Island. Mr. Suozzi received 52% of the vote, with Republican challenger Michael Ripetri Jr. narrowly receiving 48%, with 84% of expected votes cast as of 12:14 a.m., according to the […]
Republican takes back longtime blue Ohio US Senate seat
Republican candidate Bernie Moreno defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio on Tuesday night., It would flip another important Senate seat. Mr. Moreno received 50.5% of the vote, while Mr. Moreno secured 46.1% of the vote. According to Go to Politico. As of this writing, Republicans have flipped two seats in the Senate, regaining […]