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Harris will not speak from Howard University on election night as planned

Harris will not speak from Howard University on election night as planned

Vice President Kamala Harris will not speak to supporters tonight from her alma mater in Washington, D.C., as previously planned. Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond briefly addressed those gathered at Howard University in the early morning hours Wednesday, informing them Harris would address voters at the university on Wednesday. It was not made clear when exactly that would occur. Despite the bleak outlook for Democrats at that moment of the night, Richmond told those gathered at Howard there were “still votes to be counted.” THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE MEANING OF A REPUBLICAN SENATE – AND WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE HOUSE “We still have states that have not been called yet,” Richmond added. “We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken.” Before Richmond spoke and informed the crowd Harris would not be speaking as originally planned, videos began circulating online showing those gathered at Howard vacating the premises as the race’s momentum appeared to swing in favor of Republicans.  FLORIDA’S PROGRESSIVE ABORTION AMENDMENT FAILS FOLLOWING DESANTIS PUSH AGAINST ‘BAIT AND SWITCH’ LEGISLATION Richmond’s indication that Harris would be calling it a night early came roughly an hour before the race was called for President-elect Donald Trump. Republicans also took back control of the Senate early in the night Tuesday, and it still remains possible the GOP wins a supermajority with enough victories in the House of Representatives. Trump is still expected to speak to voters tonight from the Palm Beach County Convention Center as planned.

Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes projected to defeat GOP challenger for 2nd time in Connecticut

Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes projected to defeat GOP challenger for 2nd time in Connecticut

Democratic incumbent Rep. Jahana Hayes is projected to defeat her Republican challenger, George Logan, locking in another term representing Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.  This is the second time Hayes has defeated Logan. The Republican unsuccessfully challenged Hayes during the 2022 midterm elections.  CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE 2024 ELECTION It has been 18 years since a Republican has represented Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District.  CONNECTICUT CONGRESSWOMAN RIDICULED FOR RESPONSE TO DEADLY FLOODING, LUXURY CAMPAIGN SPENDING Hayes made history as the first Black woman and Black Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress. She won her 2018 election and her 2020 and 2022 re-election races by double digits.  The district extends along Connecticut’s western border with New York. Logan served in the Connecticut state Senate and has been an engineer at Aquarion Water Company for nearly three decades. Logan’s wife is a nurse, and he is the father of a son and a daughter.  During his campaign, Logan said he would fix inflation and work to bring down gas prices by working toward clean energy solutions. He also campaigned on veterans issues, providing resources to first responders and securing the border by cracking down on drug cartels. Hayes began her career as a teacher in Connecticut.  During the 118th Congress, Hayes served on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and she is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Pro-Choice Caucus.  Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Fox News projects Democrat AG Bob Ferguson to win Washington governor’s race

Fox News projects Democrat AG Bob Ferguson to win Washington governor’s race

The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic state Attorney General Bob Ferguson will win Washington state’s gubernatorial race, an open race with the retirement of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, who decided not to seek a fourth term. The state’s top lawyer since 2013, Ferguson ran on a platform of continuity and reform, and has positioned himself as a defender of progressive values in a state known for its Democratic leanings. He is also known for taking on high-profile lawsuits against the Trump administration and corporations.  He won with 74% of the vote in the August primaries. Ferguson’s campaign has been marked by his sharp criticism of his opponent, former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, on hot-button issues such as abortion. Ferguson has attacked Reichert for his previous support for a nationwide abortion ban as out of touch with Washington’s values.  FERGUSON WINS PRIMARY, ADVANCES TO GENERAL ELECTION IN WASHINGTON GUBERNATORIAL RACE Ferguson’s endorsements include prominent state leaders like Inslee and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. Washington hasn’t elected a Republican governor in 40 years. Reichert was a congressman from 2005 to 2019, and prior to that was King County sheriff for eight years. He gained national recognition for capturing the “Green River Killer” during his time as sheriff.  The 2024 race marks the first open gubernatorial election in Washington since 2012, during which time the state’s political landscape has grown more divided, with progressive policies shaping Seattle and surrounding cities, while rural and suburban regions lean more conservative.  The 2024 race marks the first open gubernatorial election in Washington since 2012. Since then, the state’s political landscape has grown more divided, with progressive policies shaping Seattle and surrounding cities, while rural and suburban regions lean more conservative.  FERGUSON WINS PRIMARY, ADVANCES TO GENERAL ELECTION IN WASHINGTON GUBERNATORIAL RACE Ferguson was able to capitalize on the popularity of outgoing Gov. Inslee, while also pledging to combat the opioid epidemic and boost law enforcement presence in the state.

Voters in several states projected to approve constitutional amendments forbidding noncitizen voting

Voters in several states projected to approve constitutional amendments forbidding noncitizen voting

Voters in at least 7 states Tuesday are projected to approve constitutional amendments explicitly banning noncitizens from voting in elections. The measure, which was on the ballot in eight states, was approved by voters in Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.  Idaho, where voters have also appeared to approve the amendment, did not have enough votes counted on Wednesday morning to announce an official decision. THOUSANDS OF NONCITIZENS REMOVED FROM VOTER ROLLS, DOZENS OF LAWMAKERS WANT ANSWERS FROM GARLAND Noncitizens are prohibited from voting in federal elections under a U.S. law enacted in 1996, but Washington, D.C., and some municipalities in Maryland, Vermont and California allow them to vote in local elections. Similar amendments have been made to state constitutions in North Dakota, Florida, Colorado, Alabama, Ohio and Louisiana over the past six years after concerns that the language surrounding voter eligibility wasn’t specific enough. The wording in those states was then changed from “every citizen” to “only a citizen” can vote. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS ELECTION RESULTS Despite it being illegal for noncitizens to vote, various states have identified, and removed, ineligible people on voter rolls in recent months. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was sued by the DOJ in October after the state removed 6,000 ineligible people from its rolls after their citizenship could not be verified during a two-week grace period. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in August that more than 6,500 potential noncitizens had been removed from the state’s voter rolls since 2021. Also in August, Ohio Secretary of State Frank La Rose said that he referred 138 apparent noncitizens for prosecution after it was determined they had voted in a recent election. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has said 3,251 people previously identified as noncitizens by the federal government have been deactivated on the state’s voter registration rolls. In October, 73 lawmakers sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland stating that they were “deeply concerned” by reports of noncitizens registering to vote and voting in federal elections, adding that the DOJ had not yet responded to lawmakers’ initial inquiry in July. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub. The Associated Press and Fox News’ Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.

New Mexico Democratic Rep. Gabriel Vasquez projected to beat Trump-backed GOP challenger

New Mexico Democratic Rep. Gabriel Vasquez projected to beat Trump-backed GOP challenger

New Mexico Democratic Rep. Gabriel Vasquez is projected to defeat Republican challenger Yvette Herrell, holding on to his seat for a second term.  Vasquez and Herrell previously squared off in the 2022 election cycle, when Vasquez won by less than 1%. Vasquez has represented New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses Las Cruces and a southern portion of Albuquerque, since 2023. The race was considered a toss-up, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) identifying the district as vulnerable for defeat against Republican challengers this election cycle.  Vasquez touted expanding the economy, protecting abortion access, combating climate change and passing “comprehensive” immigration laws as his campaign platforms.  PRO-DEFUND POLICE DEM IN KEY RACE ONCE THREATENED TO ‘KILL’ AND ‘BURY’ MAN OVER THE PHONE: POLICE RECORDS The congressman came under fire from conservatives in the lead-up to the election, including for his previous comments supporting defunding the police.  Vasquez appeared on a local news station seemingly dressed in disguise during the 2020 George Floyd unrest and said, “It’s not just about defunding police, it’s about defunding a system that privileges White people over everyone else.” Vasquez previously vowed he would “fully support” cutting in half the police budget of Las Cruces, where he served on the city council, Fox News Digital previously reported. BALANCE OF POWER: FIVE RACES THAT COULD DECIDE CONTROL OF THE HOUSE IN NOVEMBER “I wholeheartedly and absolutely support police reform and the #blacklivesmatter movement, and will not be stopping short of transformational reform that brings justice to our city and to people of color in our community. You can count on my support,” Vasquez wrote to a constituent demanding “at least” a 50% reduction of the Las Cruces police department budget. He has since said he opposes defunding the police.  VULNERABLE DEMS WON’T SAY WHETHER BIDEN SHOULD BE NOMINEE: ‘PRESIDENT CAN MAKE HIS OWN DECISIONS’ Vasquez served on the Las Cruces City Council from 2017 to 2021 before launching his career in the U.S. House.  Herrell campaigned on a platform of securing the border, bucking the “political class in Washington” that has “forgotten about the hardworking, middle-class of America,” building the economy and “putting New Mexico first.” Former President Trump endorsed Herrell earlier this year, when she won the Republican primary.  “A successful entrepreneur, Yvette knows how to Expand our Economy, Fight Inflation, and Create High-Paying Jobs,” Trump wrote. “She will work hard to Lower Gas Prices, Support our Vets, Strengthen our Military, Secure our Border, and Defend the Second Amendment.” Herrell served in New Mexico House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, and in Congress from 2021 to 2023. Fox News Digital’s Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report. 

Progressive prosecutor in county where Laken Riley was found dead at hands of illegal migrant loses reelection

Progressive prosecutor in county where Laken Riley was found dead at hands of illegal migrant loses reelection

A progressive prosecutor in the Georgia county where Laken Riley was found murdered by an illegal immigrant lost her reelection bid. District Attorney of Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, Deborah Gonzalez, lost by a landslide on Tuesday. The incumbent lost to Republican Kalki Yalamanchili by 75% of the vote. Gonzalez was elected in 2020 in an election bid funded by progressive donors pushing for criminal justice reform in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and the defund the police movement.  Riley was a nursing student at Augusta University who was found dead near a lake on the University of Georgia campus on Feb. 22. An illegal immigrant has been charged with her murder. LAKEN RILEY MURDER: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECT IN GEORGIA COLLEGE STUDENT SLAYING ASKS TO HIDE CERTAIN EVIDENCE At the time of her election to the top criminal justice spot, Gonzalez championed that she was “unapologetically” progressive. “I think part of it is because I’m outspoken, and I am unapologetically a Democrat, and I consider myself a progressive prosecutor,” Gonzalez said of the criticism.  SUSPECT IN LAKEN RILEY’S MURDER IS INDICTED “There are many prosecutors who don’t like that word — progressive — but to me, what it means is that we need to look at this differently. … We need to always ask ourselves, ‘Is this in the interest of justice?’” she said. After Jose Ibarra, an illegal migrant from Venezuela, was charged with her murder, residents turned to elected officials for answers. The Georgia legislature proposed HB 1105 following her death, with Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signing it into law in May 2024. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS ELECTION RESULTS “Georgians have witnessed the disastrous impact lawlessness is having on communities across the country,” Kemp said during the signing.  “Thanks to the work of our legislative partners in the General Assembly, we are able to once again send the message that such lawlessness will find no safe haven in Georgia,” he said. “I am proud to sign legislation that boosts our recruitment of law enforcement officers, makes our communities safer, and provides our judicial system with even tougher tools to bring violent offenders to justice.” Former President Donald Trump blamed the Biden-Harris administration and their border policies for the Augusta University student’s homicide. In turn, Harris has criticized Republicans for turning against the bipartisan border security deal after Trump decried it. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Fox News projects Trump beats Harris in Wisconsin, flipping ‘blue wall’ state back to red

Fox News projects Trump beats Harris in Wisconsin, flipping ‘blue wall’ state back to red

The Fox News Decision Desk projects former President Donald Trump has won the state of Wisconsin in the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump officially beat Harris in the once “blue wall” state, which was considered a toss-up by political handicappers across the board.  As a result, Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes will be allocated to Trump in his bid for the White House.  CHECK OUT OUR FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB HERE The Midwestern state has been thought to be crucial to Democrat wins for executive office. Notably, former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s failure to campaign in the state was credited by many for her loss to Trump in 2016.  President Biden’s 2020 defeat of Trump included flipping Wisconsin and a number of other states for Democrats.  HARRIS BREAKS SILENCE AFTER GOP LEADERS SAY ANTI-TRUMP RHETORIC ‘RISKS INVITING’ ANOTHER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Both Trump and Harris made Wisconsin a focal point of their presidential campaigns, visiting the state frequently through the last weeks of the election.  The two candidates each emphasized their support for workers in the state, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., even lent his help to Harris’ effort to court working-class voters.  SEN TAMMY BALDWIN HITS BACK AT GOP OPPONENT’S CLINTON COMPARISON: ‘ACTUALLY CALLED YOU DEPLORABLE’ Trump deployed his own star power in the state, featuring former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre at a Wisconsin rally roughly a week before the election.  Fox News Power Rankings held that the state was a “Toss Up” going into the contest.  SAM BROWN BEGINS TO CLOSE GAP WITH INCUMBENT SEN. JACKY ROSEN IN BATTLEGROUND NEVADA One of the factors that defined the race in Wisconsin was the significant gap between men and women in polls, with men more often supporting Trump and women more often supporting Harris.  Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Fox News projects Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become 47th president of the United States

Fox News projects Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become 47th president of the United States

The Fox News Decision Desk projects former President Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in a stunning victory, delivering him a second term in the White House after a historic election cycle filled with unprecedented twists and turns and two attempts on his life.  Trump defeated Vice President Harris, who entered this race just over 100 days ago. Trump will be the first president to serve two nonconsecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in 1892 — and only the second in history.  Trump was first elected president in 2016, defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and vowing to “Make America Great Again.” He lost re-election to President Biden in 2020 during the global coronavirus pandemic but re-claimed the White House in 2024 after a nearly two-year campaign, vowing to “Make America Great Once Again.”  CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE 2024 ELECTION The President-elect was pushed over the 270 electoral vote threshold after a stunning win in the battleground states of North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Trump’s comeback win was official after Fox News called Wisconsin in his favor, a state he narrowly lost in 2020.   Pennsylvania was one of the most important states Trump to won, with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign having identified it as one of three Rust Belt states on its “clearest path to 270 electoral votes.” The once and future president also took Georgia, no doubt a sweet victory for him after a bitter, narrow loss there in 2020. Trump formally announced his presidential campaign on Nov. 15, 2022 – just days after the midterm elections.  Trump campaigned for a second term on the record of his first and focused on the failures of the Biden-Harris administration. The former president was able to point to the reversal of some of his key policies as reasons why inflation rose and the U.S. border crisis worsened. Trump faced a crowded GOP primary field, but emerged as the frontrunner yet again, easily defeating his opponents – all of whom eventually endorsed him to be the 47th President of the United States – and winning each primary contest. Until July, Trump was running against Biden, who was seeking re-election for a second term.  But the two debated for the first time in June, and weeks later, after a disastrous debate performance, Biden was pressured by Democrat insiders to suspend his presidential bid.   BIDEN ENDS BID FOR SECOND TERM IN WHITE HOUSE AS HE DROPS OUT OF HIS 2024 REMATCH WITH TRUMP Biden made the announcement in a social media post and endorsed Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee in his place, moving his vice president to the top of the ticket.  The decision for Biden to drop out of the race came just days after the Republican National Convention (RNC) finished, and after Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, formally accepted the GOP nomination.  But Trump, just days before accepting the Republican nomination, survived an assassination attempt at a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. During the event, Trump was showing off a chart highlighting how illegal immigration skyrocketed under the Biden-Harris administration. As he turned toward the chart, he was hit by a bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear by the now-deceased would-be-assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Trump credits the chart for saving his life.  TRUMP SAYS HE WAS ‘SHOT WITH A BULLET’ IN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY But weeks later, in September, another would-be-assassin hid himself in the bushes at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, had an AK-47-style rifle pointing through the fence toward Trump as he was golfing. Trump was rushed off the golf course by U.S. Secret Service agents unharmed. TRUMP BLAMES BIDEN-HARRIS ‘RHETORIC’ FOR LATEST ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT, SAYS HE WILL ‘SAVE THE COUNTRY’ Just a day later, Trump told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that the “rhetoric” of Biden, Harris and the Democrats was to blame.  “He believed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris, and he acted on it,” Trump said of the gunman. “Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country, and they are the ones that are destroying the country – both from the inside and out.”  The general election showcased two very different visions for the future of the United States of America.  The Trump campaign touted pro-growth, America first economic policies, securing the border, ending inflation, and restoring “peace through strength” as part of the president’s plan. The Trump campaign’s closing message was: “Harris broke it. Trump will fix it.”  TRUMP MAKES FRIES AT PENNSYLVANIA MCDONALD’S: ‘I’VE NOW WORKED FOR 15 MINUTES MORE THAN KAMALA’ In the final weeks of the campaign, Trump traveled to Pennsylvania to work at a McDonald’s drive-thru window as a fry cook in a jab at Harris, who previously claimed that she worked at the fast-food chain. Meanwhile, Harris campaigned that Trump was a threat to democracy and warned supporters that he would sign a national abortion ban – something Trump repeatedly denied. As for the rhetoric, it never quite fizzled. Trump held a massive, sold-out campaign rally just a week before Election Day at Madison Square Garden in traditionally blue New York City. Democrats, including Harris, later likened Trump to “Hitler.”  TRUMP, POWERHOUSE GUESTS ROCK PACKED MSG WITH HISTORIC RALLY And less than a week before Election Day, Biden described Trump supporters as “garbage.” Trump landed key endorsements from top Republicans during his bid for the White House but also created unlikely allies, like former Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Democrat Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.  Trump also drew support from top business leaders like Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick. Lutnick told Fox News Digital that many Wall Street leaders had privately committed their support to Trump.  Trump’s victory comes after years of what his

‘Tireless campaign’: Reactions pour in after GOP challenger flips crucial Senate seat held by longtime Dem

‘Tireless campaign’: Reactions pour in after GOP challenger flips crucial Senate seat held by longtime Dem

Reactions are pouring in on social media after Republican Bernie Moreno ended Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown’s nearly 20-year tenure in the United States Senate and Republicans moved toward a majority in the Senate.  “This is an important flip for the Republicans,” Fox News anchor Bret Baier posted on X after the Fox News Decision Desk projected Moreno as the winner against Brown Tuesday night.  “The party is edging closer to an outright Senate majority.” Shortly after Moreno was projected as the winner, the Fox News Decision Desk projected that Republicans will flip the Senate and control the chamber in the next term.  OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE SAYS BIDEN ADMIN, LEFTIST GROUPS ARE PUSHING BACK ON VOTER ROLL AUDITS “That’s 51!” South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott posted on X. “Congrats Bernie Moreno!” “Congrats to Bernie Moreno on a tough, tireless campaign to unseat a near 50-year political incumbent and one of the most radically out of touch politicians in Ohio’s history,” Ohio Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who ran against Moreno in the state’s primary, posted on X.  “I know better than most how hard Bernie worked on this campaign, and he’ll be a relentless fighter for Ohio in the Senate.” CRITICS WARN RED STATE BALLOT MEASURE IS PROGRESSIVE ‘POWER GRAB’ THAT WILL ‘DECIMATE’ VOICE OF VOTERS “Congratulations to my friend Bernie Moreno!” Ohio Republican Lt. Gov. Jon Husted posted on X. “Ohio is sending a true America First champion to fight for us in the Senate. Your victory is a win for Ohio and America.” “Bravo Bernie Moreno!” Political commentator Hugh Hewit posted on X. “Buckeye State with two R senators.” “*Senator* Bernie Moreno,” former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy posted on X. “Congratulations my man!” “BIG win tonight for Bernie Moreno and the people of Ohio!” Missouri GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt posted on X. “Bernie is the embodiment of the American Dream. He loves this country and the state he represents. I look forward to working with Bernie in the Senate.” Brown was facing an uphill battle running as a Democrat in a state that Trump won by eight points in 2020, and Trump was leading in Ohio on Tuesday night around midnight ET by 11 points. 

Moderate GOP Rep Marc Molinaro projected to lose re-election after $35M battle in heavy blow to House GOP

Moderate GOP Rep Marc Molinaro projected to lose re-election after M battle in heavy blow to House GOP

Democrat Josh Riley is projected to unseat first-term Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y., in a blow to House Republicans’ hopes of keeping control over half of Congress next year.  The battle for New York’s 19th Congressional District – spanning parts of upstate New York, the Hudson Valley and distant suburbs outside New York City and Albany – was among the most expensive in the country. The Associated Press called Molinaro’s race in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Both sides and their allies spent more than $35 million on digital and TV ads, Politico reported in September. TOP 5 CLASHES BETWEEN VANCE, WALZ DURING DEBATE SHOWDOWN: ‘YOUR MICS ARE CUT’ It was also viewed as a proxy for the national conversations around border security and abortion, two issues that have become political lightening rods in recent elections.  Molinaro was elected in 2022, defeating Riley by less than 2% amid a wave of suburban backlash to New York City’s progressive crime policies. CLUB FOR GROWTH POURS $5M INTO TIGHT HOUSE RACES AS GOP BRACES FOR TOUGH ELECTION He was one of several Republicans elected to a district President Biden won in 2020. Riley’s campaign website touts him as a fifth-generation upstate New Yorker who came from modest means. SPEAKER JOHNSON RIPS ‘LACK OF LEADERSHIP’ IN BIDEN ADMIN’S HELENE RESPONSE: ‘ALARMED AND DISAPPOINTED’ His previous Capitol Hill experience involved working as general counsel to former Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Molinaro’s loss in the district also signals peril for House Republicans across the board: While his race was viewed as competitive, he was not thought to be as vulnerable as other New York Republicans with districts closer to its cities. As of AP’s projection of the race, Republicans were projected to have won 184 seats compared to 156 for House Democrats.