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Vote 2008: Presidential Election Coverage

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Democrat Merkley Unseats Smith in Oregon Senate Race

By Talea Miller on November 6, 2008
Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley has been projected the winner of Oregon’s Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith, bringing...
 

Minn., Ore., Ga., Alaska Senate Races Still Unresolved

By Anna Shoup on November 5, 2008
Fueled by a strong nationwide wave of support, Democrats in the Senate picked up five seats previously held by Republicans,...
 

AP Calls, Then Uncalls Minnesota Senate Race for Coleman

By Anna Shoup on November 5, 2008
Incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., finished ahead of Democrat Al Franken early Wednesday in the final vote count, but his...
 

Democrats Mark Major Gains in House, Senate

By Dave Gustafson on November 5, 2008
After winning the presidency, Democrats had even more reason to celebrate Tuesday night: major gains in both houses of Congress....
 

GOP Fails to Unseat Louisiana Sen. Landrieu

By Dave Gustafson on November 5, 2008
Headed into Tuesday’s election, the GOP targeted one incumbent Democratic Senator whose seat appeared vulnerable for an upset, but Louisiana...
 

Democrats Projected to Grab Another Senate Seat in N.M.

By Dave Gustafson on November 4, 2008
New Mexico Rep. Tom Udall is projected to provide the Democrats their latest pick-up in the U.S. Senate in a...
 

McConnell Hangs on to Kentucky Senate Seat

By Anna Shoup on November 4, 2008
Despite a strong last-minute push from Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was re-elected to a fifth term beating...
 

Democrat Shaheen Projected to Defeat Sununu in N.H. Senate Re-match

By Anna Shoup on November 4, 2008
Former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen is projected to win the New Hampshire Senate race over Republican incumbent Sen. John...
 

In Tough N.C. Senate Race, Hagan Projected to Unseat Dole

By Dave Gustafson on November 4, 2008
Democrats appear to be a step closer to their goal of picking up seats in the Senate, as North Carolina...
 
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