Republicans retain control of Senate in 2002 election
Republicans expanded their Senate edge by winning Democratic seats in the South and keeping key states like Georgia and North Carolina. Barack Obama won in Illinois, becoming the only African American in the 100 member body, while Tom Coburn and others secured GOP holds in Oklahoma and the South. The party holds 51 seats to 48 with an independent.
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Republicans win key House seats extend decade of control
Republicans secure an open Kentucky seat with Geoff Davis defeating Nick Clooney, ending the first decisive party flip. Texas Democrats trailing include Stenholm Frost and Edwards as DeLay redistricting enhances GOP gains. Crane Shays in tough battles while Indiana and Georgia races show limited shifts as voters weigh Iraq and economy.
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