Election Center 2014
Find the latest results, news and debate on the 2014 midterm elections covering the Senate, House and Governors' races.
The biggest losers … Barack Obama’s big government, ‘war on women,’ and unions
By John Solomon - The Washington Times
Americans spoke with a vengeance on Election Day 2014. They no longer trust big government to solve their deepest worries. They're tired of the war on women narrative, too. They still want their economy fixed and don't mind their governors taking on public unions, either. Published November 5, 2014
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Colorado Republicans claim biggest legislative win
The Colorado state Senate was one of 11 state legislative houses captured last week by Republicans, padding the GOP's advantage at the statehouse level and giving the party its largest number of legislative seats since 1920.
GOP spends smarter in midterms, sees higher return on campaign investments
A new report shows that while Republicans had the upper hand in terms of fundraising and spending in the 2014 midterms, the GOP also made smarter election investments.
Obama: 'Good news' Senate and House now controlled by Republicans
It may be news to his fellow Democrats, but President Obama said Wednesday that it's "good news" that both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans.
Humbled Obama tells voters: 'I hear you'
After a crushing defeat for Democrats in the midterm elections, President Obama told American voters Wednesday he understands their frustrations and is fully prepared to work with Republicans in Congress.
Bloomberg gun-control group hails passage of Wash. background-check initiative
Gun control advocates on Wednesday claimed a win in Washington state after a ballot initiative to tighten gun-purchase background checks won about 60 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns.
John Hickenlooper wins re-election in Colorado over Bob Beauprez
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper was declared the winner early Wednesday in his bid for reelection, one of the few bright spots for Democrats in a political year marked by a powerful Republican wave.
Pro-life amendments fail in N.D., Colo., pass in Tenn.
The idea that human beings have rights from conception failed again, as voters in North Dakota and Colorado soundly rejected pro-life amendments Tuesday.
Obama to address Democrats' election losses in press conference
President Obama will face the music Wednesday at a White House press conference where he'll address his party's huge losses in the midterm elections.
House Republicans expand majority to near-historic size
The wave of GOP victories in elections Tuesday expanded the Republican majority in the House to near-record levels, sweeping out longtime Democratic incumbents in solid blue Northeast states and from some of the party's last vestiges in the South.
Mia Love makes history by winning House seat in Utah
Utah's Mia Love made history Tuesday by becoming the first black Republican woman to win a seat in Congress, eking out a close victory over Democrat Doug Owens.
Immigration a losing issue for Democrats in 2014 midterm elections
Immigration was a losing issue in the 2014 election, with Republicans who announced their opposition to President Obama's legalization plans earning victories across the country and voters in Oregon swatting down a referendum that would have granted driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
Larry Hogan pulls off Election Night shocker, will be new governor of Maryland
In one of the the biggest Election Day shockers, Republican Larry Hogan pulled off a stunning victory in deep-blue Maryland to become only the second GOP governor in the state since 1969.
Kansas GOP Gov. Brownback defeats Democratic challenger Davis
Kansans re-elected Governor Sam Brownback on Tuesday night despite backlash against his economic strategy that involved substantial tax cuts to schools.
Republicans overcome 'war on women' attack
Republicans showed Tuesday they've solved Democrats' "war on women" attack, winning key races in Colorado, Virginia, Kentucky and Iowa where President Obama and his allies had hoped that message would help them overcome voter fatigue.
Joni Ernst wins in Iowa, piling on Senate wins for the GOP
Republican candidate Joni Ernst has seized the Senate seat left by retiring Democratic senator Tom Harkin, representing the icing on the cake for GOP contenders who took back the upper chamber late Tuesday.
Thom Tillis win over Kay Hagan in North Carolina secures GOP Senate majority
In a race that broke the bank, Republican challenger Thom Tillis squeaked out a victory over Democratic incumbent Kay R. Hagan in North Carolina, securing a Senate majority for Republicans.
CHARLES HURT: America faces most dangerous two years in 150 years
If President Obama suffered a "shellacking" in the 2010 elections, then what he endured Tuesday night was nothing short of a vicious gangland beatdown the likes of which have rarely been seen before in the history of electoral politics.
Election beating yet to turn Senate Democrats against Harry Reid
Despite devastating loses, Senate Democrats showed little sign of ditching the leadership team that led them to an Election Night disaster. Sen. Harry Reid, the Nevada Democrat who will lose his job as majority leader in the new GOP-run Senate, appeared ready to run for minority leader.
Joni Ernst defeats Bruce Braley to win Iowa Senate seat for GOP
Republican Joni Ernst defeats Bruce Braley to win Iowa Senate seat.
Republicans take control of Senate; Obama relegated to lame duck
Republicans held all of their seats and picked up more than the six seats needed to take control of the Senate Tuesday night, as voters across the country delivering a scorching rebuke of President Obama's tenure.
Rep. Michael Grimm wins in N.Y., despite indictment and 'like a boy' comments
New York congressman Michael Grimm, who was indicted on tax and wire fraud charges in April, defeated his Democratic opponent on Tuesday, according to multiple media projections.
Hogan wins shocker in Maryland, Walker captures Wisconsin on big night for GOP governors
Republicans made big gains in governors' races across the nation Tuesday, picking up several seats, including a stunning upset in Maryland and an embarrassing defeat for President Obama in his home state of Illinois.
Pat Roberts defeats Greg Orman for fourth term in Senate
Sen. Pat Roberts won a fourth-term Tuesday night in Kansas, defeating independent businessman Greg Orman in a night overwhelmingly dominated by the GOP.
Scott Walker wins re-election in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has won another term after fending off Democratic challenger Mary Burke.
GOP assembles $2 million, army of activists for post-election legal challenges, runoffs
Bracing for an extended campaign season with high-stakes, the Republican Party has set aside at least $2 million to contest election results and assembled an army of activists ready to travel to states with election run-offs.
No Idol: Clay Aiken finishes second again
Looks like Clay Aiken has come in second again.
Cory Gardner defeats Mark Udall in Colorado as GOP moves closer to Senate control
Republican Rep. Cory Gardner won a decisive victory in the hard-fought Colorado Senate contest Tuesday, defeating Democratic Sen. Mark Udall in a stunning turnaround in the blue-trending state.
Paul Ryan: Voters reject ‘incompetence of big government’
Rep. Paul Ryan, the Republican nominee for vice president in 2012, said the GOP gains in Tuesday's election were fueled by voters finally experiencing the inability of a big federal government to deliver on President Obama's promises.
Ben Sasse cruises to victory over Dave Domina in Nebraska Senate race
Republican Ben Sasse cruised to victory Tuesday in Nebraska, ensuring both of the state's U.S. Senate seats remain in GOP hands.
George P. Bush becomes first in family to win first election; wins race for Texas land commissioner
George P. Bush won his race for Texas land commissioner Tuesday night, becoming the first member of the Bush political dynasty to win his initial bid for elected office.
Warner holds razor-thin edge over Gillespie in tight Virginia Senate contest
Sen. Mark R. Warner held a razor-thin advantage over GOP challenger Ed Gillespie on Tuesday night after a shockingly close contest that appears all but certain to come down to a recount.
Greg Abbott defeats Democrat Wendy Davis for Texas governor
Republican Greg Abbott will be the next governor of Texas, beating Democrat Wendy Davis, who rode to her party's nomination in opposition to an anti-abortion bill.
Jeanne Shaheen beats Scott Brown in New Hampshire
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on Tuesday fended off a stiff challenge from Republican Scott Brown in New Hampshire, allowing Democrats to breath a sigh of relief in what otherwise was shaping up to be a bleak election night.
Republican Barbara Comstock wins Northern Virginia race to succeed Frank Wolf
Republican Barbara Comstock handily defeated Democrat John Foust on Tuesday in the race to replace retiring GOP Rep. Frank R. Wolf, ensuring Republicans will keep a toehold in increasingly blue Northern Virginia.
Marijuana legalization measure passes easily in D.C.
Marijuana legalization appeared on its way to passing easily at the polls in the District on Tuesday, putting the city at the vanguard of a nationwide movement that also saw Oregon and Alaska consider pro-pot initiatives on Election Day.
Obama raises white flag; already reaching out to Republican leaders
Even before the full results of Tuesday's elections came in, President Obama made plans to reach across the aisle and began to prepare for life with a Congress fully controlled by Republicans.
Muriel Bowser is elected as D.C. mayor
Democrat Muriel Bowser fended off a challenge from two independents on Tuesday to win election as the seventh mayor in the District’s history.
Republican Senate wins in red states reflect a natural recalibration
After years of anti-Bush and pro-Obama surges, Republicans on Tuesday began to capture Senate seats in traditionally red states — the beginning of a swing toward what analysts said should be a natural GOP majority in the upper chamber.
GOP bests Democrats in midterm money chase
Republicans put their checkbooks to work in the 2014 midterms, out-raising and outspending Democrats in both Senate and House elections.
Pryor loses Arkansas; Cotton wins 2nd GOP Senate gain of the night
Republican Thomas Cotton emerged victorious in the U.S. Senate race in Arkansas, defeating incumbent Sen. Mark L. Pryor Tuesday and solidifying the GOP's hold on a state that not long ago was dominated by the Democratic Party.
Tea party, establishment Republicans set for showdown over 2016 nominee
After simmering throughout the 2014 primaries and general election, the feud between tea party and establishment Republicans is set to boil over in the next two years as both factions turn up the heat in the battle to be kingmakers for the GOP presidential nominee.
Charlie Crist's motion for more voting time denied by Florida judge
A Florida judge has denied Democrats' plea for more voting time in Broward County, which according to a motion by challenger Charlie Crist had been plagued by voting system problems and confusion.
Democrat Wolf defeats Republican Gov. Corbett in Pa.
Democrat Tom Wolf captured the governor's seat in Pennsylvania Tuesday, defeating Republican Gov. Tom Corbett in an historic election.
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia, first GOP Senate pickup
Republicans earned their first pick-up of the election Tuesday when Rep. Shelley Moore Capito easily won West Virginia's Senate seat, in a race where Democrats all but conceded months ago.
DCCC chair says close races a success for Dems: 'We left nothing on the field'
A top Democrat said the fact that so many races are too close to call Tuesday night is a testament to the Democrats hard work to drive grassroots supporters to the polls.
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has won a second term, says AP
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley defeated Democratic challenger Vincent Sheheen on Tuesday, delivering the Palmetto State's first female governor a second term.
Ben Carson officially switches parties, returns to GOP
The Senate wasn't the only political player bracing for a party switch on Tuesday.
Mitch McConnell crushes Alison Grimes in Kentucky Senate race
Sen. Mitch McConnell put himself a step closer to becoming the chamber's majority leader, easily turning back a challenge by Allison Lundergan Grimes in a race Democrats had desperately wanted to win.
Charlie Crist supporters call for extended voting hours in Broward County
Voting is getting weird in Florida again — this time, Democrats supporting challenger Charlie Crist want to extend voting hours in a key county.
Nancy Pelosi admits: 'It's a difficult night'
Top Democrats acknowledged Tuesday night that it will be a difficult night for the party, but said they would continue to knock on doors and make phone calls until the final polls close.
Obama: 'Worst possible' midterm scenario for Dems in 50 years
President Obama gave a gloomy assessment of Democrats' chances in the midterm elections Tuesday, saying the election map couldn't be worse for his party.
Obama to Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls: It's your fault if you lose
Long before the polls closed Tuesday, Democrats already were pointing fingers at each other for election losses.
Obama loses his base as broken promises breed disillusioned Democrats
As voters cast their final verdict on President Obama Tuesday, Democratic hope has changed to frustration. The president isn't on the ballot, although he insists, with poorly timed pride, that the midterm election is a referendum on his agenda.
Inside the Beltway: The 'Obama effect': Especially chilling in six states
Voter dissatisfaction with the White House will have a stronger effect in a half-dozen states when the midterm elections get rolling on Tuesday, this according to a massive Gallup tracking data analysis of some 15,000 people over four months.
Recent Commentary Columns
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EDITORIAL: It's Obama, Stupid
It's all over now but the counting and the shouting. This has been a remarkable midterm election that became more the referendum on a presidency than usual.
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WES PRUDEN: Bipartisan good news on election eve
After the poll is over, after the break of morn, after the consultants' leaving, after the stars are gone; Many a heart is aching, if you could read them all — many the hopes that have vanished, after the poll.
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DAVID KEENE: A voting opportunity of a lifetime
In the run-up to every election, Americans are told they must vote because "this election is the most important of our lifetime." Usually these words are spoken by candidates for whom every election is the most important of their lifetime — because they can be career-killers if they lose.
