Bush defeats challenge as GOP holds several key races
Florida Governor Jeb Bush fended off a strong Democratic bid while Republicans saved key states including New York Texas Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Ed Rendell won Pennsylvania for Democrats and Pataki cruised in New York. Benson won New Hampshire and Taft Johanns Owens Guinn and Rowland won reelection amid a tight national contest. The outcome left Republicans defending 23 of 36 seats with Democrats defending 11 as results rolled in.
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Dallas rally marks emotional Texas Senate concession sparking unity hopes
In Dallas at the Women’s Museum Kirk thanked supporters and said the goal is bipartisan work, while Cornyn urged breaking partisan divides. He recalled his mother’s polling tax struggle as a poignant moment amid delayed tallies in Tarrant and Bexar counties.
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