Fox News Lists Six Surprising Results From Tuesday's Midterm Elections

Fox News reports that, so far, Democrats have won 54 Senate seats and 228 House seats, and it lists six results it calls surprises from Tuesday's midterm elections.

Snapshot

Fox News reviews six midterm outcomes it considers surprising, including Democratic Senate wins in Maine, Michigan, Texas, South Carolina and Kansas and a Democratic win over Texas governor Greg Abbott. The outlet quotes a Democratic strategist attributing the Kansas upset to a blue environment and a strong candidate, and notes Marshall's earlier warning that losing Kansas would endanger Republican control of the Senate.

Key points

• Maine: Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Sen. Susan Collins, ending her nearly three decades in office.
• Michigan: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won the Senate seat over former Rep. Mike Rogers and is the first Muslim elected to the Senate.
• Texas: Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott. Democrat James Talarico defeated Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate.
• South Carolina: Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham, the first Democratic Senate win in the state since 1998.
• Kansas: Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, the first Democratic win for the seat in 94 years.

Quick take

Fox News reports that Marshall said before the election that losing Kansas would make it hard for Republicans to keep the Senate. Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News the Kansas upset reflected a blue environment and a strong candidate.

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