Where We Stand

Morning Line has an excellent summary of last night’s election results:

SENATE:
Was: 53-45 Democratic advantage with two independents caucusing with the Democrats

Now: 52-43 Republican advantage with two independents. There are still three races that have not yet been called — Virginia, Alaska and Louisiana, but Republicans’ number could move up to 54 seats. They’re leading in Alaska and Rep. Bill Cassidy is the favorite in a head-to-head runoff Dec. 6 with incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu in Louisiana.

Net gain: +7 currently, could get up to +9.

HOUSE:
Was: 234-201 Republican advantage

Now: 242-174 Republican advantage with 19 seats that have still not been called. But when all the counting is done, Republicans could get up to 250 seats, which is what NBC is projecting. Democrats picked up one seat in Florida, but lost 14.

Net gain: +13 currently, could get up to +19 give or take a few seats.

GOVERNORS:
Was: 29-21 Republican advantage

Now: 31-15 Republican advantage with four races not yet called: Alaska, Colorado, Vermont and Connecticut. Currently, Democrats lead in Colorado, Vermont and Connecticut. By the way, despite the record number of governors at risk, just two incumbents potentially could wind up losing (Pat Quinn, D, in Illinois and Sean Parnell, R, in Alaska) if the Democrats in Colorado and Connecticut, who are leading, win. By the way, in a symbolic blow to Democrats, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin did not reach the necessary 50 percent and now the legislature will decide his fate. He is expected to be reelected because it is Democratic-controlled.

Net gain: +3, could drop to +2 if Sean Parnell, who is currently trailing, loses to independent Bill Walker.