Both of the most-watched Governors races went to GOP candidates: Virginia and New Jersey. New Jersey is being seen as a blow to the Democratic Party at large since Obama personally came to campaign for Jon Corzine.
Consolation prize for the Dems: They won New York’s 23rd Congressional District, beating out the Sarah Palin-backed Conservative Party candidate. (posted by current89)
New York’s mayor had a surprising struggle for reelection. It ended up being 51 to 46 percent, far tighter than Bloomberg’s campaign had been expecting. Why? Apparently low turnout and a strong anti-Bloomberg vote. Did Gawker almost swing an election?
And bad news for supporters of gay marriage, Maine voters overturned legislation allowing same-sex couple to get married in the state.
A big shout-out to current89 whose election day post yesterday served as our center for info and commentary.
Any other races out there catch your eye? Let us know.
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