Election Day coverage from WTOP reporters
Track all the news about Election Day 2018 in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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#Alexandria 4pm turnout update: 57.89% when including absentee (that's more than 10% higher than last year's governor's race at same time) wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/6/2018 10:15:15 PM -
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#Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrWj92QVsAAgXMR.jpgby Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 10:20:58 PM -
What's being done to make sure your vote is secure.by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/6/2018 10:29:35 PM -
They’re setting the stage for what they hope will be a victory party here tonight. Democrat Wexton hopes to unseat Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA 10) #MidtermElections2018 @wtop https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrWmhAYUwAI0zeJ.jpg
by Dick Uliano via twitter 11/6/2018 10:32:31 PM -
#Loudoun 4pm turnout was 42% with just over 107,000 voters having voted today. In 2014 the 4pm turnout was 28% wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/6/2018 11:04:38 PM
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The stage is set #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrWxZ4RWoAIFW5r.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/6/2018 11:19:59 PM -
Here’s where the waiting happens for the @BenJealous campaign for governor in Maryland. The Democratic candidate is visiting two more polling places before they close at 8pm. @WTOP #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrWy9RUXgAAx0aW.jpg
by Kate Ryan via twitter 11/6/2018 11:26:21 PM -
It’s early but polls suggest I’m up to my fourth cup of ☕️. Near the White House w/ @FordFischer watching vote totals. Long night ahead. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrW3mtQX4AAD0vI.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/6/2018 11:46:33 PM -
I'm following Maryland races for county executive this evening, including the 3-way race in Montgomery County. At 7:20, hear a quick rundown of what we'll be watching for on @wtop with @dimitriWTOP and @VRobWTOP #Midterms2018by John Aaron via twitter 11/6/2018 11:51:22 PM -
Polls are now CLOSED in #Virginia .
Senate/Congress results to come here: wtop.com/local-politics…
Local race results: wtop.com/local-politics… #VaSen #Midterms2018 #ElectionDayby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:00:16 AM -
What it looks like before the polls close at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore where the @BenJealous campaign waits for election results. #midterms2018by Kate Ryan via twitter 11/7/2018 12:00:16 AM
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Tune into @WTOP for election coverage this evening @dimitriWTOP & @VRobWTOP at the anchor desk! @amaxsmith &… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by pieceoftese via twitter retweeted by mbaschWTOP 11/7/2018 12:02:49 AM -
ABC News is projecting @timkaine as likely winner in #VaSen based on exit polls; Associated Press is projecting @BernieSanders re-elected to his Senate seat in Vermont wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:03:03 AM
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Rep. Bobby Scott (D) uncontested in #VA03 also projected re-elected wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:03:49 AM
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.@MikeMurilloWTOP reports there are a number of voting problems in Prince George's County with long lines due to limited ballots at some polling places. Stay in line and you should be allowed to vote wtop.com/local-politics…
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:09:18 AM -
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At Wexton campaign headquarters The crowd is building in the Grand Ballroom at the Dulles Marriott #Midterm2018by Dick Uliano via twitter 11/7/2018 12:19:12 AM
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The room is starting to fill here at @LarryHogan ’s election night party at the Westin Annapolis @WTOP #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrW_X4qWsAUTMQ_.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/7/2018 12:20:45 AM -
First handful of precincts coming in - far too early:
#VA01 - Wittman leads Williams (8/244 precincts in)
#VA02 - Taylor leads Luria (3/180)
#VA05 - Riggleman leads Cockburn (13/330)
#VA07 - Brat narrowly leads Spanberger (7/228)
#VA09 - Griffith leads Flaccavento (8/361)by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:21:31 AM -
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To be clear, this all is pertaining to Prince George's County election sites.by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/7/2018 12:24:54 AM
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9% of precincts reporting in #Va05 - @Denver4VA 13,781 - @LeslieCockburn 9,747. Lots more counting to do wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:27:34 AM
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47.89% of precincts reporting in #VA10 @JenniferWexton 56.5%, @BarbaraComstock 43.5%. That's with 98/99 of Loudoun County precincts in wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:28:58 AM
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Some quick shouts, hugs and congratulations went around at Falls Church campaign headquarters for Sen. Tim Kaine, right after the projection of his victory over Republican Corey Stewart.by Mitchell Miller via twitter 11/7/2018 12:33:30 AM -
17.11% of precincts reporting in #VA07 Rep. Dave Brat (R) 22,384 (48.75%) - Abigail Spanberger (D) 22,932 (49.94%) Joe Walton (Lib) 576 wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:34:44 AM
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In #VASen , 20% of precincts reporting, Sen. Kaine has 51.28% to 46.86% for Stewart, 1.77% for Waters wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:35:50 AM
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Prince William County School Board Race (91/92 precincts reporting):
Babur Lateef (D) 8,890
Alyson Satterwhite (R) 9,122
Stanley Bender 2,259
This race will swing on absentee ballots being counted right now given the large number cast wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:39:14 AM -
#Leesburg : Kelly Burk has comfortable lead with 2,610 votes (58.6%) with one precinct left to count wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:41:41 AM
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#Leesburg Town Council - Martinez, Fox, Steinberg lead with 11/12 precincts in wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:42:36 AM
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Democrats are now claiming victory for Jennifer Wexton over GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock.
Not quite ready for a final call in #VA10 yet, but close wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:44:23 AM -
With 58% of precincts reporting in #Va10 :
Wexton (D) 58.8%
Rep. Comstock (R) 41.17%
Still waiting on Clarke, Frederick Co, much of Fairfax Co & Winchester to be added up
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:46:51 AM -
In #Va01 , 51% of precincts reporting:
Rep. Wittman (R) 57.15%
Williams (D) 42.77%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:48:57 AM -
by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:49:37 AM
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#VA07 43% of precincts reporting:
Rep. Brat (R) 48.88%
Spanberger (D) 49.82%
Walton 1.24%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:51:19 AM -
by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:54:47 AM
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Associated Press now projects Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia re-elected to the Senate, defeating Republican Corey Stewart. wtop.com/local-politics… #VaSen #VASenate #ElectionDayby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:55:43 AM
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#Va07 - Spanberger leads in Henrico Co by about 15,000 votes with 54/65 precincts in. No results from Chesterfield yet.
With 49% reporting overall, Spanberger (D) leads Rep. Brat (R) by about 3,000 votes wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 12:58:35 AM -
Most polls are now CLOSED in #Maryland & #DC .
#MDGov /Statewide results wtop.com/local-politics…
Congress/US Senate: wtop.com/local-politics…
Md House wtop.com/local-politics…
Md Senate wtop.com/local-politics…
Md Locals wtop.com/local-politics…
DC results wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 1:00:18 AM -
ABC News projecting Sen. Ben Cardin (D) re-elected in #MdSen race. ABC also projecting Dem. Pa. Gov Wolf and GOP Mass Gov Baker & TN Gov Lee re-elected. wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 1:01:53 AM
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Associated Press also projecting: Re-elected: Democratic Sens. Warren of Mass., Murphy of Conn., Cardin of Md., Carper of Del., and Whitehouse of R.I. wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 1:02:55 AM
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Polls now closed in MD. No numbers in on county exec races yetby John Aaron via twitter 11/7/2018 1:05:15 AM
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AP also projecting Md General Assembly winners of each candidate in uncontested race
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wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 1:08:30 AM -
And in DC - uncontested Shadow Rep. race for Franklin Garcia wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 1:09:30 AM
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More supporters and #Jealouscampaign volunteers gathering for MD election results in the Governor’s race. A reported shortage of ballots in Prince George’s County—one of the state’s largest and vote-rich—could create a lag in reporting #midterms2018by Kate Ryan via twitter 11/7/2018 1:09:34 AM
