Illinois Democrats Sweep Statewide Races, Flip 2 House Seats

CHICAGO, IL (AP) — Democrats dominated in Illinois on Tuesday, winning all statewide offices and flipping two Republican-held congressional seats, including one that’s been in GOP hands for decades. Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who conceded the race less than an hour after polls closed, while Democratic state Sen. Kwame Raoul topped…

McCaskill Loses Senate Seat To Republican Challenger Josh Hawley

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  It’s an end of an era after Senator Claire McCaskill lost her bid for re-election to the U.S. Senate. The Democratic lawmaker from Missouri was defeated by Republican challenger, Attorney General Josh Hawley. During her concession speech, McCaskill appeared upbeat. “I know my mouth gets me into trouble and I’ve had…

Hawley Defeats McCaskill, Republicans Gain Senate Seat

By SUMMER BALLENTINE ,  Associated Press St. Louis, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill conceded defeat on Tuesday in St. Louis to state Attorney General Josh Hawley, handing Republicans a Senate seat President Donald Trump personally campaigned for twice in the week before Election Day. Hawley, 38, tied his campaign closely to the president.…

Abrams And Kemp Await More Georgia Ballots; Governor’s Race

By BILL BARROW and BEN NADLER ,  Associated Press Eds: Adds an estimate from Abrams’ campaign for what she needs to force a runoff. With AP Photos. AP Video. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s hotly contested and potentially historic governor’s race may not be over yet, with Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp awaiting the final…

The Latest: GOP Wins Alabama, South Carolina Governor Races

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday’s elections for governor and other state offices (all times local): 9:55 p.m. Voters in Alabama and South Carolina have chosen to give full terms to a pair of Republican governors who rose to power because of political circumstances. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster defeated Democratic state Rep. James…