The Democratic Party has won control of the United States House of Representatives and will be able to provide a much-needed check on Donald Trump’s power beginning in just a few weeks, NBC News is projecting.
Daily Archives: November 6th, 2018
Democrat Donna Shalala pulls it out, picking up Florida’s 27th Congressional District
Democrat Donna Shalala has flipped Florida’s 27th Congressional District seat, beating Republican contender Maria Elvira Salazar.
Democratic voters kick Republican Bruce Rauner out of the Illinois governorship
Goodbye, Bruce Rauner. Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker has been projected as the winner of the Illinois gubernatorial race.
Early results: Democrats get their first U.S. House pickup, Florida contests very tight
Polls have now closed in a number of states on the East Coast, and while many votes remain to be counted, Democrats are seeing a few early signs of progress.
Friendly Pacific NW rivalry: Oregon catches — and passes! — Washington’s voter turnout
Oregon has really stepped up its turnout since its last report and has rocketed past Washington to a 49% ballot return rate statewide. Washington hasn’t been sitting still, though… its turnout is now up to 47.6%, and should surpass 50% by tonight.
Today is General Election Day 2018. Haven’t voted yet? It’s time to get that ballot in!
This is it. Election Day 2018 has arrived. Have you voted? Have you asked your family and friends if they’ve voted?