Clinton wins Senate seat in historic New York race
Hillary Rodham Clinton defeats Rick Lazio to become the first lady elected to public office. The high profile campaign centered on character, education, Social Security and the state economy, with Clinton receiving broad support and national attention as the longest and costliest New York Senate contest.
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Republicans Keep Senate Control Amid Clinton Victory
Republicans retain a Senate majority as Hillary Rodham Clinton wins a New York seat for Democrats. Jean Carnahan also wins posthumously in Missouri, while Tom Daschle and Trent Lott tout strengthened party power. Several incumbents lose, including Robb in Virginia and Grams in Minnesota. Corzine preserves New Jersey seat for Democrats.
Dead man wins race for Senate
In Missouri, Gov. Mel Carnahan defeated incumbent John Ashcroft posthumously after Carnahan and two aides died in a plane crash. With 84 percent of precincts in, Carnahan led 50 percent to 49 percent, and his widow Jean Carnahan signaled readiness to accept appointment if Ashcroft lost.
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Tight presidential race spurs voters to polls across nation
A tight race drove turnout with long lines and high participation in many states. Voters like Angela Smith said the close contest made their vote feel decisive, while unions and black voters showed strong turnout. Bad weather in New Mexico and snow delays in South Dakota affected some polling sites but did not halt overall participation.
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Republicans near win in bid to retake House control
Republicans surged toward reelection of the House majority with 216 seats won and 5 leading, as they picked up six Democratic seats and held others. Hastert urged victory while Gejdardt's Missouri seat remained, and Dems eyed gains to block a GOP majority. Retirements opened new seats including Tom Osborne in Nebraska.
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