Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto wins Nevada Senate race
The Democratic incumbent has been elected to represent Nevada in the U.S. Senate, according to the AP.
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Democrats retain control of the Senate after holding Nevada seat
The chamber was decided Saturday evening after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican nominee Adam Laxalt. That gives Democrats 50 seats.
The ahead road for Republicans after the 2022 midterms
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Chavez, former White House official in the Reagan administration, about what the midterm results say about the challenges ahead for the Republican party.
Democrat Mark Kelly pulls off Senate win in Arizona
Sen. Mark Kelly gave Democrats some breathing room when he clinched his victory in the Arizona Senate race. But open seats leave questions about what the makeup of Congress will look like in January.
How redistricting affected the outcome of the elections
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report about how the redrawing of Congressional districts throughout the country affected the outcome of midterm elections.
Trump sues the Jan. 6 House committee to avoid a subpoena
The lawsuit contends that while former presidents have voluntarily agreed to provide testimony or documents in response to congressional subpoenas in the past, none "has ever been compelled to do so."
Democrats more likely to retain Senate after Mark Kelly wins reelection in Arizona
Sen. Mark Kelly has won reelection in Arizona's Senate race, defeating Trump-backed Republican challenger Blake Masters. That makes Democrats more likely to retain control of the Senate.
Week in politics: After poor midterm showing, is Trump's influence waning?
Republicans endorsed by former President Trump fared poorly in this week's midterm elections, a sign that his influence may be waning or becoming counterproductive.
After winning her tough reelection in Virginia, Rep. Abigail Spanberger looks to the future
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger about what her tough reelection in Virginia means for her and her party in the future.
Adrian Fontes is elected Arizona secretary of state, beating election denier Finchem
The Democrat narrowly beat Republican Mark Finchem, who has falsely called the 2020 election "irredeemably compromised."