Looking at the Senate-
In
Arizona, despite calls to retire and Hillary's shock victory of the state,
John McCain defeats Phoenix Mayor
Greg Stanton to win re-election to another term, which he pledges will be his last.
John McCain (Rep.) Greg Stanton (Dem.)
| 56.2% 39.6%
|
In
California, Attorney General
Kamala Harris easily defeats former Insurance Commissioner
Steve Poizner, a moderate former Silicon Valley executive, in the race to succeed Barbara Boxer.
Kamala Harris (Dem.) Steve Poizner (Rep.)
| 62.1% 37.9%
|
In
Colorado, incumbent
Michael Bennet wins by a wider than expected margin against his Republican opponent former Interior Secretary
Gale Norton.
Michael Bennet (Dem.) Gale Norton (Rep.)
| 50.3% 47.5%
|
In
Florida, State CFO
Jeff Atwater, loses to the Democratic candidate, Rep.
Patrick Murphy in a fierce fight to win to the seat vacated by Rubio.
Patrick Murphy (Dem.) Jeff Atwater (Rep.)
| 49.2% 46.7%
|
Mark Kirk manages to hold on to his seat by the narrowest of margins in
Illinois, defeating Democratic Rep.
Tammy Duckworth by less than 10,000 votes.
Mark S. Kirk (Rep.) Tammy Duckworth (Dem.)
| 48.1% 47.9%
|
In the race to succeed the retiring Dan Coats in
Indiana, former Democratic Senator
Evan Bayh comes out of retirement to defeat Rep.
Susan Brooks in what had been a favoured seat for Republicans.
Evan Bayh (Dem.) Susan Brooks (Rep.)
| 56.2% 42.6%
|
Iowa Senator
Chuck Grassley had declared his intention to run for another term, but following a serious health scare in late 2015, announced that he would- to his dismay- retire, throwing what had been a safe GOP hold to a pure toss up. The Republicans scramble to find a replacement and settle on Grassley's grandson, State Rep.
Pat Grassley, touting his youth as potential to build seniority in the Senate and over time amass the sort of clout his grandfather was able to. The Democrats nominate former Governor and Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Vilsack, who, slamming Grassley's inexperience, is able to win the race.
Tom Vilsack (Dem.) Pat Grassley (Rep.)
| 53.2% 44.6%
|
In 2015,
Louisiana Senator
David Vitter and Governor
Bobby Jindal managed to bury the hatchet on their feud, with Jindal deciding to not run for President and endorsing Vitter's bid for the governorship, even using his SuperPAC's resources to help Vitter's bid. To the surprise of most political observers, Vitter then appoints Jindal to the Senate after taking office, timed so Jindal would not have to face a special election. Jindal moves to support many of Vitter's initiatives in the Senate, boosting his reputation. Thus in 2016, incumbent Senator
Bobby Jindal, while having to face a runoff following the jungle primary, goes on to decisively defeat Democratic State Senator
Karen Carter Peterson to win a full term.
Bobby Jindal (Rep.) Karen C. Peterson (Dem.)
| 62.2% 37.8%
|
Maryland's
Barbara Mikulski retires, leaving her seat open. The Democratic primary is highly contested- almost certainly more so than the general election would be- with Rep.
Donna Edwards, who is able to carve out a niche as a staunch progressive, emerging as the Democratic nominee. The Republicans nominate Howard County Executive
Allan Kittleman, who, despite being fairly moderate, is easily defeated by Edwards.
Donna Edwards (Dem.) Allan H. Kittleman (Rep.)
| 63.5% 35.7%
|
In
Missouri, the Democratic candidate, Secretary of State
Jason Kander challenges incumbent Republican
Roy Blunt, painting him as an extremist conservative in the mold of Todd Akin. Despite the fact Blunt is actually generally considered an establishment figure, the charges stick, and Kander is able to tap into "labor-progressive" networks to win the support of both African Americans and many working class whites to win a surprise victory against the favored incumbent alongside Hillary.
Jason Kander (Dem.) Roy Blunt (Rep.)
| 48.2% 47.1%
|
Harry Reid's retirement from the Senate left his
Nevada seat open for what was quickly recognized as a toss-up race. Former Attorney General
Catherine Cortez Masto easily won the Democratic primary, while the Republicans nominated Governor
Brian Sandoval, who had been reluctant to run but announced his candidacy after essentially being ordered to by both the State and National GOP. Despite this reluctance, Sandoval fought vigorously in what emerged to be one of the most contentious races in the country, and won comfortably.
Brian Sandoval (Rep.) Catherine Cortez Masto (Dem.)
| 51.1% 42.8%
|
In
North Carolina it was a similar story as in Missouri, with a surprise victory for State Treasurer
Janet Cowell, against incumbent Republican Senator
Richard Burr. Cowell, riding on the wave of support for Hillary, narrowly came out on top.
Janet Cowell (Dem.) Richard Burr (Rep.)
| 49.9% 48.7%
|
Pennsylvania Senator
Pat Toomey ran for re-election, facing former Rep.
Joe Sestak in a re-match of the 2010 race. This time, however, with the advantage of a concurrent presidential race, Sestak was able to defeat Toomey and pick up another seat for the Democrats.
Joe Sestak (Dem.) Pat Toomey (Rep.)
| 52.3% 47.7%
|
Finally, in
Wisconsin, there was yet another rematch of a 2010 race, with Republican Senator
Ron Johnson facing former Senator
Russ Feingold. As in Pennsylvania, the Democrat came out on top this time around, here by a wide margin.
Russ Feingold (Dem.) Ron Johnson (Rep.)
| 56.0% 43.4%
|
All other incumbents in the remaining races are re-elected.