How Democrats flipped the Senate blue: The ABC News Voter Poll tells the story
Summary
ABC News projects that Democrats will regain control of the Senate and take control of the House. The article attributes the Senate gains to voter discontent with the economy and President Donald Trump, and reports Democratic wins or leads in several states that had been Republican strongholds.Key Facts
- The results page projects Democrats will gain control of the Senate, with seven seats gained and seven lost by Republicans.
- ABC News projects that Democrats will take control of the House.
- Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan in Alaska, with 74% of expected votes reported.
- Democrat Brandon Presley Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith are nearly tied in Mississippi, with 96% of expected votes reported.
- Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff leads Republican Michael Collins in Georgia, with 99% of expected votes reported.
- Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted in Ohio, with 98% of expected votes reported.
- Democrat Troy Jackson leads incumbent Republican Susan Collins in Maine, with 92% of expected votes reported.
- Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, with 99% of expected votes reported.
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