Election Day coverage from WTOP reporters
Track all the news about Election Day 2018 in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.






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AP CALLS: Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania re-elected, defeating Republican Scott Wagner.
Democrat Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wins third Senate term, beating Republican Rep. Lou Barletta.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:12:15 AM -
AP CALLS: Democrat J.B. Pritzker elected Illinois governor, unseating Republican Bruce Rauner. Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi wins re-election, defeating Democrat David Baria.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:12:47 AM
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More from the White House on election night. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXZahxX4AAs457.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/7/2018 2:14:21 AM -
More 📸 out here at the White House on this fine election night. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXZ8JpX4AEfHhb.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 11/7/2018 2:17:09 AM -
AP calling MD Gov race for Hogan—waiting for reaction from @BenJealous campaign here in Baltimore https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXaPePWsAAXckR.jpg
by Kate Ryan via twitter 11/7/2018 2:18:00 AM -
#Va02 - 90% of precincts reporting:
Rep. Taylor (R) 112,934 (49.17%)
Luria (D) 116,542 (50.74%)
Waiting on more counting mainly from Virginia Beach
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:18:04 AM -
MD Dem Party continues: All voters should be aware that the Prince George’s County Board of Elections is required, by law, to keep all affected polling locations open as long as required for all voters in line at 8:00 p.m. to cast their ballot.by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/7/2018 2:20:29 AM
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MD Dem Party continued: Maryland Democrats believe that every voter has a right to vote and we’re committed to fighting to ensure that every voter is afforded an opportunity to cast their ballot today.by Mike Murillo via twitter 11/7/2018 2:21:05 AM
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#VA10 - 96% reporting
Wexton (D - projected winner) 54.9%
Rep. Comstock (R) 45%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:24:35 AM -
#VAHouse special election 65% reporting
Joe McNamara (R) 60.4%
Carter Turner (D) 39.4%
R hold would keep 51-49 control
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:25:41 AM -
#AlexandriaVA : The six Democrats lead for City Council.
With 23/29 precincts reporting, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker is the top vote getter
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:26:42 AM -
Now I’ve met the man in the Maryland jacket @WTOP #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXcg1FXQAUVv1B.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/7/2018 2:27:44 AM -
Leaders for #Alexandria School Board right now:
Rief, Greene, Suarez
Nolan, Lorber, Anderson
Thornton, Alderton -- then Lennon/Gentry neck and neck
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:27:53 AM -
#Midterms2018 : A ballot shortage due to unexpectedly high turnout resulted in long lines and frustration at some po… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by WTOP via twitter retweeted by mbaschWTOP 11/7/2018 2:32:42 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Mike Braun wins Indiana Senate seat, defeating Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:33:50 AM
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AP projects GOP victory in #VAHouse special election. House Speaker Kirk Cox congratulates Joe McNamara for winning seat, holding GOP's 51-49 majority. wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:35:38 AM
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Sen. Tim Kaine has begun giving his victory speech. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXebr2XcAA5B04.jpg
by Mitchell Miller via twitter 11/7/2018 2:36:18 AM -
NEW: #Arlington County's final election night count:
Democrat Matt de Ferranti 53,330
Incumbent independent John Vihstadt 46,164
Appears Democrats have taken back full control of #ArlingtonVa Board
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:37:54 AM -
Basically all the trends we saw in 2016 are holding and deepening so far...in both directionsby Christopher Hayes via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/7/2018 2:38:58 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina wins a full term, defeating Democrat James Smith.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:39:05 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wins third term, defeating Republican Jim Newbergerby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:42:10 AM
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We are still waiting on many #Maryland results, with people still waiting in line to vote in #PrinceGeorgesCounty due to ballot shortages and other issues wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:42:59 AM
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#Va07 is within recount territory with 7 precincts left to report.
Rep. Brat (R) 157,041 49.08%
Spanberger (D) 158,873 49.65%
Walton (Lib) 3,911 1.22 %
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:45:00 AM -
#Va02 still has 15 precincts left to report
Elaine Luria (D) 117,422 50.76%
Rep. Taylor (R) 113,677
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:45:52 AM -
AP CALL: Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia wins a second full term, defeating Republican Patrick Morrisey.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:49:25 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin wins a second term, defeating Republican Leah Vukmir.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:50:05 AM
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New: Florida votes to restore voting rights to ex-convicts, huge because:
- Adds 1.4M voters - over triple the typ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Ari Melber via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/7/2018 2:52:51 AM -
MIAMI (AP) - Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ousts Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo from US House seat in Florida race.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:53:33 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico wins re-election, defeating Republican Mick Rich.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:53:39 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican Kevin Stitt elected Oklahoma governor, defeating Democrat Drew Edmondson in the race for an open seat.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:53:47 AM
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#DC AP CALL: Anita Bonds (D) re-elected to #DCCouncil .
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Other incumbent, Elissa Silverman, leads for the second spot with 121/143 precincts reportingby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:54:47 AM -
All #DC incumbents are leading wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:56:23 AM
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Freshman Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb ousts 3-term GOP Rep. Keith Rothfus in race between incumbents near Pittsburgh.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 2:59:23 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Gretchen Whitmer takes back Michigan governor's seat for Democrats, defeating Republican challenger Bill Schuette.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:02:27 AM
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In #Va02 , Elaine Luria (D) leads Rep. Scott Taylor (R) 50.76%-49.15% (about 4,000 vote lead) with 95.56% of precincts reporting wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:03:17 AM
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No victory speech from @LarryHogan yet - they’re bringing the band back up to play a “couple more” songs first @WTOP #Midterms2018 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXk1WrWsAANvw0.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/7/2018 3:04:16 AM -
UPDATE: As of around 10 p.m., there were reports of hundreds of people still waiting to vote at Brandywine Elementa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by WTOP via twitter retweeted by mbaschWTOP 11/7/2018 3:06:22 AM
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More AP CALLS in DC: Karl Racine re-elected Attorney General, Michael Brown re-elected shadow senator wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:07:21 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee Senate race, defeating Democrat Phil Bredesen and keeping seat for GOP.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:07:43 AM
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Democrats are claiming victory in #Va02 for Elaine Luria over Rep. Scott Taylor. We are still waiting for 7 more precincts to report, but right now she leads 50.78%-49.13% wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:09:02 AM
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In #Va07 - Abigail Spanberger (D) leads Rep. Dave Brat (R) 49.73%-49.01% with 4 more precincts left to report wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:10:24 AM
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NEW YORK (AP) - Democrat Max Rose defeats U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, ousting New York City's only Republican congressmanby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:11:16 AM
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The stage is filling - speeches coming soon here at Hogan’s election night party @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXncg5XcAA60w2.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/7/2018 3:15:43 AM