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How Democrats won the West

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s win in Nevada guaranteed that Democrats would retain control of the Senate after the 2022 midterm elections. It also confirmed the strength of the Democratic Party in the West.

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2022

The biggest losers in the US midterm elections? Republican mega-donors

Donors like Peter Thiel poured millions into candidates that no amount of money could sell to voters while Mehmet Oz self-funded a failed run

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2022

Did the televised hearings on Jan. 6 insurrection tip some midterm races to Democrats?

WASHINGTON — A House inquiry into the Capitol insurrection helped focus voters’ attention before the midterms on the risk that election deniers posed to democracy, potentially tipping key races away from GOP candidates backed by Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022

Democrats keep Senate majority

The midterms are being referred to as a "catastrophic embarrassment" for Republicans

Salon · Nov 13, 2022

Democrats defy 'red wave' forecasts to keep Senate control, eye Georgia

Democrats took a victory lap on Sunday after retaining control of the U.S. Senate, defying Republican hopes for a "red wave" in the midterm elections, and turned their attention to Georgia where a run-off contest could strengthen their hand in Congress.

Reuters · Nov 13, 2022

US Democrats win Nevada, maintain Senate majority

American President Joe Biden's Democrats retained control of the US upper house on Saturday, as incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto won Nevada to give the party the 50 seats it needs for an effective Senate majority.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2022

AP News Digest 5:35 a.m.

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The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

Midterms: Democrats keep control of US Senate after winning crucial Nevada seat

There will still be a run-off Senate election in Georgia

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2022

Dems hold Senate — is the House next?

With Nevada win, Democrats lock down Senate majority. Victory in the House remains (just) possible

Salon · Nov 13, 2022

Democrats win control of Senate in latest blow to Republicans after 'Red Wave' crumbled

The fate of the House is still uncertain, but Catherine Cortez Masto's victory in Nevada gave Democrats the 50 seats they needed to keep the Senate after the party out-performed midterm expectations

Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022