Kennedy Loss In Virginia Gives Nixon 12 Electoral Votes
Virginia delivered its 12 electoral votes to Nixon in a narrow statewide result. Nixon led Kennedy 399,076 to 358,540 as returns from 1,937 of 1,947 precincts favored the Republican by about 62.4 to 47.1 percent. Conservative party candidate C Benton Connor received just over 3,000 votes.
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Robertson and Harrison Sweep Area in Election Returns
U S Sen A Willis Robertson won a large margin in the region as did Burr P Harrison in the Seventh District. Harrison led the ticket with 7 570 votes across Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties while Robertson held 6 164 in the area with Baker and Robb trailing. Robertson carried all Winchester precincts and won Frederick and Clarke County precints as well. Harrison carried every Clarke precinct and matched his prior majority in the area.
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Sunrise and double rainbow brighten the morning scene
Early voters at the Reuss precinct queued before the 6:10 am opening and found the ballot box after a brief search. Dr. Leon Slavin considers armchair hunting after a ruffled grouse crashed through his Rostel Road home window. the bird may be kept. Two local schools held mock elections with Nixon ahead Kennedy by 249 192 at Virginia Avenue and 530 347 at Handley.
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Democrats Will Control Congress
Democrats clinch Senate majority and surge in House, with Republicans gaining in several states. The 87th Congress set to convene January 3, party leaders Rayburn Johnson and McCormack win reelection, while Kennedy allies secure leverage amid mixed gains for GOP.
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Kennedy Wins Clarke County in Polls Reported Across Counties
Unofficial returns show Richard Nixon carrying Winchester and Frederick County with Kennedy sweeping Clarke County. County totals: Nixon 3,833 to Kennedy 3,307 in Frederick, Clarke 923 to 884 for Kennedy, with Shenandoah and Page results also noted. Local notices announce Veterans Day closings.
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State By Districts Vote Noted In Brief Election Update
A brief notice highlights state by districts voting patterns and urges participation. Local officials emphasize district focus and turnout to shape forthcoming measures. No candidate names listed. Details remain sparse in the fragmented OCR excerpt.
Eisenhower Congratulates Kennedy on Victory
President Eisenhower sent congratulations to President elect John F. Kennedy for his victory at the polls and promised a more comprehensive message with suggested measures. The White House released the telegrams to Kennedy Nixon Lodge and Johnson, with Nixon receiving praise for his campaign and Kennedy praised by Eisenhower.
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Nixon Concedes Kennedy Victory After Long Night
Vice President Richard M. Nixon formally conceded the election to Sen. John F. Kennedy at 9 47 a.m. Pacific time after Minnesota secured Kennedy’s plurality. Nixon telegrammed Kennedy offering congratulations and asked for united support as Kennedy prepares to lead the nation. Nixon had earlier suggested Kennedy would be next president if current trends continued.
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Kennedy Victory Ends Long Campaign for Kennedy
Kennedy told Nixon of his enduring loyalty and read Eisenhower’s telegram, then praised citizens and prepared for a new administration and a new baby. The return to Hyannisport marked a narrow popular vote win as Kennedy becomes the youngest president and Catholic leader, with Democrats taking majorities in Congress and several governors.
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Kennedy Narrow Victory in Illinois Sets JFK at 299 Electoral Votes
AP reports Kennedy won Illinois by an extremely slim margin per precinct to reach 299 electoral votes. Nixon trailed most of the count after Tuesday, with earlier Minnesota votes already pushing Kennedy past the 269 required. The massive early lead faded as Republican counties stabilized the final tally.
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