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Rep. Abigail Spanberger beat Republican challenger Yesli Vega after holding a narrow lead in the race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) won reelection on Tuesday, fending off a high-profile challenge from Beto O’Rourke and cementing the Republican governor’s influence on the state as he eyes a 2024 presidential bid.

President Joe Biden spent election night speaking with 11 Democratic candidates projected to claim victory in their 2022 midterm elections.

Republican hopes of an upset victory in the deep-blue Ocean State were dashed after state Treasurer Seth Magaziner fended off a spirited challenge from Republican hopeful Allan Fung, who conceded the race.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) hinted at a future presidential run on Tuesday while giving a speech celebrating his midterm election victory over Democratic challenger Krystle Matthews.

Incumbent Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has defeated Republican nominee Hung Cao in a closely watched race for the seat representing Virginia's 10th Congressional District.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has vowed to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, if he succeeds as next chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, as is likely if Republicans take the Senate.

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) held off a spirited challenge from Republican construction magnate Joe O’Dea, bolstered by a blue wall in Colorado too high for the red wave to climb.

Two-thirds of voters said they do not want President Joe Biden to seek reelection in 2024, according to an early exit poll conducted by CBS News.