Election Day coverage from WTOP reporters
Track all the news about Election Day 2018 in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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In Baltimore County Exec, Olszewski (D) leads Redmer 57%-43% with 207/236 precincts inby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:18:22 AM
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#MD Congress so far:
#MD01 - Rep. Andy Harris 60%-37.6%
#Md02 Rep. Ruppersberger 64.5%
#Md03 Rep Sarbanes 69.3%
#MD04 Rep. Brown 80%
#Md05 Rep. Hoyer 69%
#Md06 - David Trone leads Amie Hoeber 55.7%-41.4%
#Md07 Rep Cummings 76%
#Md08 Rep. Raskin 66%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:21:04 AM -
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For now:
#MoCo : Elrich leads for Exec with 65%, Floreen 20%
Frederick: Incumbent Dem Gardner leading
Anne Arundel: Challenger Pittman leading
Howard Co: Challenger Ball leading
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:23:54 AM -
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Kansas Republican Rep. Kevin Yoder loses to LGBT Native American Democrat Sharice Davids.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:24:10 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska elected to a second term, defeating Democrat Jane Raybould.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:24:25 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado elected governor, defeating Republican Walker Stapleton.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:24:40 AM
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DENVER (AP) - First-time Democratic candidate Jason Crow defeats 5-term Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in suburban Denver district.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:24:51 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska wins re-election, defeating Democrat Bob Krist.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:25:04 AM
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#VA02 , nearly all precincts reporting (98%)
Luria (D) leads Rep. Taylor (R) 128,583-123,900. That's 50.88%-49.03%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:26:23 AM -
Hogan: Maryland has always been a state of middle temperament. We ushered in a new era of bipartisanship. Setting an example for the rest of America @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrXqDHfWoAE-Hwq.jpg
by Michelle Basch via twitter 11/7/2018 3:27:08 AM -
A look at MD Board of Elections results explains why @BenJealous waits to address election status: 132/255 precincts in MOCO reporting, 214/274 of PG County reporting—those are areas where Jealous looked to support —critical to his effort. #midterms2018by Kate Ryan via twitter 11/7/2018 3:27:58 AM -
In Maryland: Constitutional amendment to require casino money for education be additional to other education funding is set to pass by wide margin.
Amendment to allow a law allowing same-day voter registration also set to pass, with slightly less support wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:28:19 AM -
Md. Comptroller: Peter Franchot (D) cruising to re-election. 71% of the vote with 1418/1991 precincts reporting wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:29:26 AM
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Md. Attorney General Brian Frosh cruising to re-election with 62.9% of the vote so far wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:30:11 AM
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In #MdSen , Ben Cardin (D-projected winner) has 63% of vote in his re-election to 32% for GOP Tony Campbell and just 3.8% for independent Neal Simon wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:31:09 AM
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David Hogg and Emma González have left this Parkland watch party just before ten to go to sleep. Emma ducked out th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Lois Beckett via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 11/7/2018 3:32:24 AM -
Montgomery County Executive update: Elrich (D) 65%, Floreen (I) 19.9%, Ficker (R) 15%, 132 of 255 election day precincts reported #Midterm2018by John Aaron via twitter 11/7/2018 3:33:57 AM -
CHICAGO (AP) - Democrat Sean Casten defeats Rep. Peter Roskam to flip suburban Chicago district GOP has held for decades.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:34:49 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas defeats Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:34:59 AM
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Frederick County, MD Executive update: Democratic incumbent Jan Gardner
51.7%, Republican Kathy Afzali 43.6%, 44 of 79 election day precincts reported #Midterms2018by John Aaron via twitter 11/7/2018 3:35:51 AM -
ALERT, AP CALL: #DC Councilmember Elissa Silverman (ind.) re-elected to at-large seat wtop.com/local-politics… #DCision18by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:35:54 AM
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Anne Arundel Executive update: Democratic challenger Steuart Pittman 51.9%, Republican incumbent Steve Schuh 48.0%, 88 of 195 election day precincts reportedby John Aaron via twitter 11/7/2018 3:38:07 AM
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Howard County Executive update: Democrat Calvin Ball 53.6%, Republican incumbent Allan Kittleman 46.3%, 50 of 118 election day precincts reported #Midterms2018by John Aaron via twitter 11/7/2018 3:39:59 AM
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In #Va02 , Elaine Luria (D) is claiming victory over Rep. Scott Taylor (R). With all but 3 precincts in, Luria leads 50.79%-49.11% (a 4,200 vote lead) wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:43:28 AM
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AP CALLS: Rep. Anthony Brown, Rep. Jamie Raskin re-elected in #MD04 , #MD08 wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:46:04 AM
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138/143 precincts reporting in DC:
Bowser gets 76.18% of vote
Mendelson 89.12%
Holmes Norton 87%
Karl Racine 92.78%
Michael D. Brown 82.9%
Incumbents lead in ward races
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:50:08 AM -
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In #princegeorgescounty , Mel Franklin and Calvin Hawkins easily heading for election to At-Large Council wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:52:43 AM
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AP CALL: Rep. Andy Harris (R) re-elected in #Md01 wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:53:10 AM
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With significant lead, David Trone (D) claiming victory over Amie Hoeber (R) in #MD06 . This is a hold of Rep. Delaney's seat wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:53:55 AM
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NEW: Nancy Floreen, who ran as independent, concedes #MoCo Exec race to Marc Elrich, the Democratic nominee, @JohnAaronWTOP reports wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 3:56:18 AM
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NEW: Montgomery County Executive race: unaffiliated candidate and longtime Democrat Nancy Floreen tells me she has conceded to Democrat Marc Elrich, wishes him the best of luck #Midterms2018 #ElectionDay @WTOPby John Aaron via twitter 11/7/2018 3:57:24 AM
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Concession speech from @BenJealous now...I’ll be live 11pm on @WTOPby Kate Ryan via twitter 11/7/2018 3:57:38 AM
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In Prince George's Co. current leaders for Board of Ed: Joshua Thomas over Lupi Grady, Pamela Boozer-Strother over Juwan Blocker, Belinda Queen over Carolyn Boston, Sonya Williams over Arun Puracken wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:01:44 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer wins North Dakota Senate race, ousts Democratic incumbent Heidi Heitkamp.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:02:21 AM
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GOP projected to retain control of U.S. Senate wtop.com/government/201…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:03:33 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic Rep. Tim Walz elected Minnesota governor, defeating Republican Jeff Johnson and keeping party's hold on seatby amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:08:18 AM
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In Baltimore County, Johnny Olszewski (D) has won the County Executive race wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:09:27 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham elected New Mexico governor, defeating Republican Rep. Steve Pearce.by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:09:41 AM
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Montgomery County:
Marc Elrich (D-projected winner) 64%
Nancy Floreen 19.5%
Robin Ficker (R) 16.2%)
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:10:46 AM -
Moco Council At Large, Democrats with big leads
Albornoz, Glass, Jawando, Riemer.
Democrats also lead in each of the other council races
Bd of Ed at large is close, Silvestre leads Reiley 51.1-48.1%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:12:17 AM -
St. Mary's County Commissioner President: Randy Guy (R) appears to have won.
Republicans also lead in other races in St. Mary's
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:13:22 AM -
Anne Arundel: Pittman (D) leads Schuh (R/incumbent) 51.8%-48.1% with 194/195 precincts reporting.
Anne Colt Leitess (D) also leads for State's Attorney over Wes Adams 52.2%-47.7%
wtop.com/local-politics…by amaxsmith via twitter 11/7/2018 4:14:49 AM
