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Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 14th Congressional District
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated incumbent Republican Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, flipping the swing seat and delivering a crucial pickup for Democrats vying for U.S. House control.
- Kean faced intense scrutiny after a 117-day absence from Congress earlier in 2026, during which he missed more than 100 votes; he later disclosed he had been hospitalized for clinical depression, an extended silence that hampered his campaign visibility.
- Bennett secured a 29,000-vote advantage during early voting and outraised Kean $8.2 million to $5.8 million, while prominent GOP groups withdrew financial support in October as polling showed his vulnerability.
- The victory provides Democrats a key pickup in their House majority bid, confirming the district's status as a perennial swing seat after it changed political parties in each of the last two midterm elections.
- Bennett becomes the first woman since 1980 to represent the district, marking a significant demographic and political shift as Democrats seek gains for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term.
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Republican McGowan claims in Iowa's 4thCongressional District seat, AP projects
Republican Chris McGowan has won the race to represent Iowa’s 4th Congressional District against Democrat Dave Dawson, the Associated Press has projected. Dawson will take the place of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who did not run for reelection due to an attempted run for governor. While the district has been redrawn several times during the […]
Republican Bill Hagerty wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Tennessee
Republican Bill Hagerty won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Tennessee, defeating Democrat Marquita Bradshaw. Hagerty, who served as ambassador to Japan in President Donald Trump's first term, was first elected in 2020.
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