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ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) bested Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams to win a second term, overcoming well-funded opposition from the Left as well as Republican resistance from former President Donald Trump and his allies.

Venture capitalist and author J.D. Vance (R-OH) has defeated Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) in their race to represent Ohio in the Senate, the bellwether state once again breaking Democratic political hearts.

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) won reelection after holding off Republican challenger Don Bolduc, who gained on her toward Election Day but could not turn an eleventh-hour endorsement from former President Donald Trump into an upset victory.

Democrat Jared Polis defeated conservative Republican Heidi Ganahl, winning a second term as Colorado's governor.

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.