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It's #ElectionNight, and the fight for Senate control is up for grabs with some key races too early to call.
We're keeping an eye on these 9 contests, and threading results below as they come in. trib.al
In Colorado, two-term Sen. Michael Bennet defended his seat, AP reports.
Bennet has focused heavily on expanding the child tax credit during his time in the Senate, and touted the funding he's brought back to the state for infrastructure improvements. trib.al
In New Hampshire, Democrat Maggie Hassan won a second term.
Hassan made defending abortion rights center to her campaign, while her opponent, Don Bolduc, has praised the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe. trib.al
In Ohio, Trump-backed J.D. Vance defeated Rep. Tim Ryan for an open Senate seat, per AP.
The race was a microcosm of Democratic efforts to win back white working-class voters — and a testament to the power of Trump's endorsements for some GOP candidates. trib.al
In North Carolina, Rep. Ted Budd beat Democrat Cheri Beasley, AP reports.
This race depended heavily on whether a middle-of-the-road Democrat could reach independents in a state that's skewed toward the GOP. #Election2022
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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman narrowly defeated celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania Senate race, AP projects.
His victory is critical for Democrats' attempts to hang on to their majority. Read more: trib.al #PASen

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