Two races in Washington could tip scales in Congress

With control of Congress potentially hanging in the balance, Democratic candidates took early leads Tuesday night in two key races in Washington state. But the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t be known for days.

Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?

The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.

Georgia runoff election: Walker-Warnock race for U.S. Senate continues

Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.

2022 Midterms: Dr. Mehmet Oz calls John Fetterman to concede Pennsylvania's US Senate race

Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat, giving Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.

Beto O'Rourke concession speech: 'I'm in this fight for life'

“This may be one of the last times I get to talk in front of you all,” O'Rourke said facing his crowd of supporters in El Paso.

Lauren Boebert, Colorado GOP representative, in tough reelection bid

The Trump loyalist remains in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who lambastes what he calls Boebert's divisive brand of “angertainment” in Washington.

Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican who voted to impeach Trump, wins re-election

Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican representing Washington's 4th Congressional District, won re-election to a fifth term on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.

2022 Georgia governor race: Abrams concedes, Kemp wins another term

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has successfully fought off Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time, securing four more years in office.

AP declares incumbent Adam Smith winner of Washington 9th Congressional District race

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) has represented Washington's 9th Congressional District for 25 years, and is running for re-election. His opponent, Doug Basler (R), has challenged him multiple times in the past, but believes the recent surge in crime, homelessness and inflation might call for change in 2020's midterm election.

42nd Legislative District: Sefzik, Shewmake neck-and-neck in early returns

State Sen. Simon Sefzik is facing Democratic State Rep. Sharon Shewmake in the partisan race for the 42nd Legislative District in Whatcom County.

Tracking results on Election Day in Washington state

Election Day has arrived and voters across Washington state are casting their votes to make their voices heard in the 2022 Midterm Elections. Get live updates and election results here.

8th Congressional District: Kim Schrier, Matt Larkin debate

Candidates for the 8th Congressional District-- Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Republican challenger Matt Larkin-- debated on Friday.

GOP aims to flip Washington House seat back in key race

The Republican mayor of Wenatchee, a small city in central Washington’s orchard country, didn’t support Democrat Kim Schrier when she was first elected to Congress in 2018. Since then, though, he’s been impressed.

Town Hall between Washington candidates for US Senate: Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley

Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley argued over abortion, crime and inflation in their only scheduled debate before the Nov. 8 election. Smiley on Sunday made numerous references to Murray’s 30 years in the Senate during the hour-long debate televised from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, saying it was time for a change.

Full Town Hall: Patty Murry and Tiffany Smiley in race for US Senate in Washington state
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The candidates for US Senate, Democratic incumbent Patty Murray and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley took part in a Town Hall on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Gonzaga University in Spokane ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.

Debate for Washington Secretary of State with Julie Anderson, Steve Hobbs

Washington voters will soon decide whether to elect their first Democratic secretary of state in six decades or, instead, send a longtime county auditor to be the state’s first nonpartisan chief elections officer.