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Andrew Gillum Watch Party,Tallahassee, Florida
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum surrounded by wife and running mate Chris King gives his concession speech to supporters in Tallahassee, Florida on November 6, 2018. Republican Candidate Ron DeSantis defeated Gillum in the Florida Governor Race. Photo By Joe Reilly/UPI
Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson supporters react after the announcement of Ron DeSantis defeating Andrew Gillum for Governor of the State of Florida at the Nelson watch party in the Embassy Suites, Orlando, Florida on November 6, 2018. The results of the Bill Nelson, Rick Scott senator race is still pending. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI
Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson's senior advisor Dan McLaughlin announced at the Nelson watch party at the Embassy Suites, Orlando, Florida on November 6, 2018 that Bill Nelson would make a statement Wednesday, November 7, 2018 . Rick Scott was declared the winner of the Florida senate race. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill concedes her race to Josh Hawley
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill delivers her concession speech to supporters, failing at her re-election campaign to Josh Hawley, the current Attorney General for the State of Missouri in St. Louis on November 6, 2018. McCaskill was the Democratic Senator for the State of Missouri for 12 years. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill concedes her race to Josh Hawley
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill gives husband Joe a kiss after conceding her re-election to Josh Hawley, the current Attorney General for the State of Missouri in St. Louis on November 6, 2018. McCaskill was the Democratic Senator for the State of Missouri for 12 years. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill concedes her race to Josh Hawley
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill leaves the stage at a watch party with family, conceding her re-election to Josh Hawley, the current Attorney General for the State of Missouri in St. Louis on November 6, 2018. McCaskill was the Democratic Senator for the State of Missouri for 12 years. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill concedes her race to Josh Hawley
A Claire McCaskill campaign worker cries as the U.S. Senator gives a concession speech to a room of supporters, losing her re-election to Josh Hawley, the current Attorney General for the State of Missouri in St. Louis on November 6, 2018. McCaskill was the Democratic Senator for the State of Missouri for 12 years. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California is joined by House Democrats as they arrive to speak to volunteers and supporters, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. House Democrats will be in the majority in the next Congress, and Republicans retained control of the Senate in the 2018 Midterm Elections. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez (R) shakes hands with Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Ben Ray Lujan during a watch party, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. House Democrats will be in the majority in the next Congress, and Republicans retained control of the Senate in the 2018 Midterm Elections. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez makes remarks to volunteers and supporters at a watch party, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. House Democrats will be in the majority in the next Congress, and Republicans retained control of the Senate in the 2018 Midterm Elections. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic volunteers and supporters react to early Democratic House gains at a watch party, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California (R) joins hands with Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Ben Ray Lujan after addressing a watch party, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland talks to reporters prior to joining volunteers and supporters for a watch party, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Democratic Leader Pelosi welcomes supporters to Midterm results watch party
Democratic volunteers and supporters watch early election returns at a watch party, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Washington, DC. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson supporters cheer after early results are posted for Senator Nelson as a Nelson watch party in Orlando, Florida on November 6, 2018. Republican Rick Scott is running against Nelson. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI
Voters cast their ballots in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A service member marks his ballot at Edison High School polling place, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Alexandria, Virginia. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. UPI/Mike Theiler
Voters cast their ballots in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
Voters line up to mark their ballots at Hybla Valley School polling place, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Alexandria, Virginia. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Voters cast their ballots in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A voter marks his ballot at Groveton Elementary School polling place, on Election Day, November 6, 2018, in Alexandria, Virginia. The midterm elections, traditionally a barometer on the President's performance, has drawn record numbers of voters in early and absentee voting in many states, as control of the House and Senate are at stake. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Florida Voters Vote On Election Day in Miami, Florida
Florida residents cast their ballot in the 2018 midterm election, at the Miami Fire Station 2 in Miami, Florida on November 6, 2018. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI
Florida Voters Vote On Election Day in Miami, Florida
Florida residents cast their ballot in the 2018 midterm election, at the Miami Fire Station 2 in Miami, Florida on November 6, 2018. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez votes in the Bronx on Election Day
Democratic nominee for New York's 14th congressional district Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez casts her vote in New York City on November 6, 2018. Ocasio-Cortez won the Democratic primary in New York's 14th congressional district. This year's midterms are the first nationwide contests since 2016 when President Donald Trump was elected. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez votes in the Bronx on Election Day
Democratic nominee for New York's 14th congressional district Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez casts her vote in New York City on November 6, 2018. Ocasio-Cortez won the Democratic primary in New York's 14th congressional district. This year's midterms are the first nationwide contests since 2016 when President Donald Trump was elected. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Leader Pelosi speaks on the Midterm Elecitons in Washington
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., gives an update on the election alongside Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM, Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, on midterm election day, at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on November 6, 2018. Pelosi said she expects the Democrats to win the House of Representatives. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Voters cast their ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A woman shows a young boy how to fill out a ballot as she votes in the 2018 midterm elections at Loudon County High School in Leesburg, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Voters cast their ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A voter is seen through a window at a polling location for the midterm elections at Loudoun County High School in Leesbugh, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Voters cast their ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A voter fills out his ballot for the midterm elections at Loudon County High School in Leesburg, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Candidiate Jennifer Wexton casts her ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
Jennifer Wexton, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House Representatives leaves her polling place after casting her ballot in the 2018 midterm elections at Loudon County High School in Leesburg, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Wexton is in a race against Trump backed candidate Republican Barbara Comstock. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Candidiate Jennifer Wexton casts her ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
Jennifer Wexton, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House Representatives cast her vote in the 2018 midterm elections at Loudon County High School in Leesburg, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Wexton is in a race against Trump backed candidate Republican Barbara Comstock. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Voting Stickers during the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A volunteer hands out voting stickers at a the midterm election polling location at Loudon County High School in Leesbugh, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Voters cast their ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
Voters fill out their ballots for the 2018 midterm elections at Loudon County High School in Leesburg, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Voters cast their ballot in the 2018 Midterm Elections in Virginia
A voter fills out her ballot for the midterm elections at Loudon County High School in Leesburg, Virginia on November 6, 2018. Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections that will decide control the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI