Dems Hold Senate Majority as GOP Gains Shrink
Amid strong Republican gains in 1966 midterms Democrats protected a Senate majority and led in many House races. GOP pickups included Barry Goldwater in Arizona and Richard Schweiker in Pennsylvania, while Democrats retained control with about 226 House contests decided or ahead.
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State by state vote details shift presidential map
Early returns show Nixon leading in several key states with 52 per cent in Oregon for Packwood over Morse and Nixon carrying Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Utah Vermont Virginia and Wyoming. Humphrey builds support in Texas Ohio and Washington while Wallace draws variable third party votes and several governors races favor Knowles Sprouse Rampton and Davis.
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Nixon Humphrey Campaign Closes Night In Tight Electoral Fight
The race to 270 electoral votes remained unsettled as Nixon and Humphrey swapped leads in California and Illinois and clung to moonlight margins in Ohio. Wallace carried five Deep South states, while Alaska result awaited. Returns from Cleveland’s Cuyahoga County hinted at a Humphrey surge that could slice Nixon’s statewide margin.
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Rafferty upsets Ruchel in California primary race
In a dramatic finish, Rafferty overcame a more than 20 percent deficit to defeat Rupert Ruchel by under 60 thousand votes. The night featured Humphrey, Nixon, and Wallace expressions from Minneapolis, New York, and Montgomery as returns poured in.
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County and state measures and races in Los Angeles area
Voters weigh rapid transit bonds and state constitutional revisions across LA County and surrounding cities. Ballot results show mixed support for education bonds and tax measures while several congressional races in district 17 to 28 display uneven tallies as precincts report.
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District 32 and 34 race results update after reapportionment
Reported absentee counts from Orange and Los Angeles counties show Hosmer leading Gottlieb 3 671 to 671 in LA County and 1 312 to 305 in Orange County. Hanna leads Teague 1 652 to 1 488 in Orange County with a 348 263 LA County absentee edge for Hanna. Hosmer thanks supporters as votes are tallied.
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Early Returns Indicate Gubernatorial Upsets
Early results show Republicans and Democrats each winning five of 21 governor races as the nation braces for shifting control. Incumbents faced defeats in Rhode Island Delaware and other contests while party gains and losses set a new balance in statehouses nationwide.
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Robert P. McCarney
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