Again, not unexpected.
CNN:
Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives for the first time since the 1994 Republican Revolution, CNN projects.
Democratic challengers have also picked up three seats in the Senate, CNN projects. They would need a net gain of six seats to take the Senate.
Democrats have retained two of their Senate seats that were considered competitive, with incumbent Bob Menendez winning in New Jersey and Ben Cardin taking Maryland, CNN projects.
Democrats will have a net gain of at least 15 seats to take the House when all votes are counted, CNN projects. (Latest House news)
"We are now tonight on the brink of a great Democratic victory," said Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who is in line to become the first female speaker of the House.
Unless something totally unforseen happens, I don't see the Senate being called tonight. With Webb and Allen so close in Virginia, I think a recount is pretty much a foregone conclusion.
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