Polls Are Closed in 40 States: Race Roundup

Polls Are Closed in 40 States: Race Roundup

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The video provides an overview of the election night, focusing on Senate and governor races. It highlights the Republicans' need to gain six seats to control the Senate, with key wins in New Hampshire, Arkansas, and West Virginia. Close races in Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina are discussed, along with important governor races in Florida, Connecticut, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Democrats' significant achievement in the initial Senate race results?

Gaining a seat in South Dakota

Winning the Florida governor's race

Securing a majority in Georgia

Winning in New Hampshire

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state did the Republicans win a Senate seat for the first time in decades?

Arkansas

West Virginia

Virginia

Georgia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which state is the gubernatorial race a rematch from four years ago?

Illinois

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Florida

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading in the Illinois governor's race with just 10% of the vote in?

Charlie Crist

Rick Scott

Bruce Rauner

Pat Quinn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state had a competitive gubernatorial race with Larry Hogan trailing Anthony Brown?

Maryland

Florida

Massachusetts

Connecticut