House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democratic candidates “strongly outperforming expectations”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised House Democratic incumbents and candidates on the ballot across the country for their performances in the midterm elections and thanked grassroots volunteers for “enabling every voter to have their say in our democracy.”
“While many races remain too close to call, it is clear that House Democratic Members and candidates are strongly outperforming expectations across the country,” Pelosi said. “As states continue to tabulate the final results, every vote must be counted as cast.”
CBS News estimates party control of the House leans Republican, with 218 seats needed to win the majority of the lower chamber.
Democrats hold seats – predictions roll in
Wisconsin: Democrats hold governors seat
Democrat Tony Evers has won re-election as governor of Wisconsin, CBS News projects.
Evers’ win comes as the Senate race leans in favour of the Republican, incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson.
Michigan: Democrat Gretchen Whitmer holds seat
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer will beat Republican Tudor Dixon to keep the governor’s mansion in Michigan, CBS News projects.
Michigan had an abortion measure on the ballot, potentially encouraging turnout.
