(NewsNation) — Millions of Americans head to the polls Tuesday to determine the balance of power in the U.S. House and Senate, and to decide crucial state races on everything from abortion restrictions to gubernatorial races to marijuana legalization to election reform.
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NewsNation will provide the latest updates on the 2022 midterm election results here. You can follow the balance of power in the House and Senate through the graphics below, which will be updated in real-time by projections from NewsNation’s election partner, Decision Desk HQ.
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Democrat J.D. Vance projected winner in Ohio Senate race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Ohio Senate race for Republican J.D. Vance.
Vance, a venture capitalist and the well-known author of Hillbilly Elegy, defeated Democrat Tim Ryan.
Tuesday’s victory marks a successful conclusion to Vance’s first run for public office.
Democrat J.B. Pritzker projected winner in Illinois governor’s race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Illinois governor’s race for incumbent Democrat J.B. Pritzker.
Pritzker, who spent tens of millions of his own money to defeat Republican Darren Bailey, is now set to begin his second term in office.
Democrat Marcy Kaptur projected winner in Ohio Congressional District 9
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the race in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District for Democrat Marcy Kaptur.
Kaptur, who was first elected in 1982, is the longest tenured woman in either house of Congress.
Hedging bets against a red wave
There was plenty of discussions about a “red wave,” where Republicans would dominate the midterms and win both the House and the U.S. Senate. The House still seems destined to go to the Republicans.
Some reasons:
- New Hampshire Senate Maggie Hassan retains in her Senate seat
- Democrats are doing better than expected (early) on the Georgia Senate race
- Virginia Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger retained her seat
“A red wave would get New Hampshire and I don’t think we’re going to get New Hampshire,” Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on NewsNation moments before New Hampshire went to the Democrats.
There’s still a lot of races left to go — and many that won’t be called until later this year. The Georgia Senate race could go to a runoff. Republican J.D. Vance is projected to win the Ohio Senate race.
Democrat Maggie Hassan projected winner in New Hampshire Senate race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the New Hampshire Senate race for incumbent Democrat Maggie Hassan.
Hassan’s seat was one of the targets for Republicans this cycle but will remain in Democratic control after Tuesday night’s victory.
Democrat Michael Bennet projected winner in Colorado Senate race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Colorado Senate race for incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet.
Bennet, a one-time candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, saw off a challenge from Republican Joe O’Dea.
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Democrat Josh Shapiro projected winner in Pennsylvania governor’s race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Pennsylvania governor’s race for Democrat Josh Shapiro.
Shapiro defeated Republican challenger Doug Mastriano and will now begin his first term as leader of the Keystone State.
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Democrat Jennifer Wexton projected winner in Virginia Congressional District 10
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the race in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District for Democrat Jennifer Wexton.
Wexton defeated her Republican opponent Hung Cao.
Democrat Wes Moore projected winner in Maryland governor’s race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Maryland governor’s race for Democrat Wes Moore.
Moore defeated his GOP opponent Dan Cox.
The state is now back in Democratic control following Republican Larry Hogan’s time in office, which began following the 2014 election.
Democrat Seth Magaziner projected winner in Rhode Island Congressional District 2
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the race in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District for Democrat Seth Magaziner.
Magaziner has defeated his Republican opponent Allan Fung and is set to begin his first term in the U.S. House.
Republican Brian Kemp projected winner in Georgia governor’s race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Georgia governor’s race for incumbent Republican Brian Kemp.
With Tuesday’s victory, Kemp has now defeated Democrat Stacey Abrams in back-to-back elections.
Judge won’t extend voting hours in Arizona
An Arizona judge won’t extend voting hours in Maricopa County. Republican groups had sued for an emergency extension until 10 p.m. after printer problems slowed voting in the area. The judge said the request could not be implemented in time, according to The Hill.
Tabulator issues affected 60 voting locations in Maricopa County.
The Republican National Committee, along with the campaigns of Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters, filed an emergency motion to extend voting hours in Maricopa County. Arizona law allows anyone still in line when the polls close to vote.
Republican James Lankford projected winner in Oklahoma Senate race
NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the Oklahoma Senate race for incumbent Republican James Lankford.
Lankford will now begin his second full term in office after being elected to the seat during a special election in 2014.