Nov 05, 2006 15:12
Key U.S. Senate Races
TN- GOP Hold
Montana- GOP Hold
PA- Dem Pick-up
RI- Dem Pick-up
OH- Dem Pick Up
Missouri- GOP Hold
Maryland- Surprise GOP Pick-up
Arizona- GOP Hold
Michagan- Dem Hold
New Jersey- Dem Hold
Washington- Dem Hold
CT- Lieberman (I) defeats Lamont (D) Independent (caucusing with the Democrats) Pick-up
Florida- Dem Hold
Democrats enjoy a net gain of 2 seats, but the GOP holds the Senate.
THE HOUSE
I'll make these predictions later today...
Key Georgia Races
Governor- GOP Hold (no run-off required)
Lt. Governor- GOP Pick-up
Sec. of State- GOP pick-up
Attorney-General- Dem Hold
Secretary of Agriculture- Hell, let's throw caution to the wind... GOP PICK-UP (I really love Gary Black!)
Labor Comm.- Dem Hold
Sec of Education- Peachtree City resident Kathy Cox will keep her job. (GOP Hold)
Public Service Commission- Republicans maintain control
Supreme Court- Carol Hunstein defeats Mike Wiggins
HOR, GA-12- MAX BURNS defeats John Barrow (GOP pick-up)
GA-8- MAC COLLINS defeats Jim Marshall (GOP pick-up)
State House- GOP Picks up 2-3 seats
State Senate- No change
Fayette County
All Democratic candidates lose.
U.S. Rep. Westmoreland's margin of victory, however, will be lower than expected as a result of the chemical plant fiasco in South Fulton County.
Athens-Clarke County- Key Races
State Senate (Cowsert v. Kidd) GOP HOLD
District 115- Dem Hold
District 113- GOP Hold
Commission- Honestly, I have no idea how these races will play out. James Garland is the only conservative candidate with a realistic chance of winning.
Mayor- Heidi D. will face Charlie Maddox in a run-off.