Map Shows Seats Democrats Have Flipped in Trump’s Second Term
As of Wednesday morning, 50.26 percent of the votes counted went to Dukes; Timko got 49.74 percent.Read More on NewsShould Dukes be confirmed the winner, he would take credit for a historic feat, flipping a seat Republicans had held since 1999. Provisional and overseas ballots still need to be counted as of now. The result remains unofficial.Newsweek has contacted Dukes' campaign for further comment via email.
- ▪As of Wednesday morning, 50.26 percent of the votes counted went to Dukes; Timko got 49.74 percent.Read More on NewsShould Dukes be confirmed the winner, he would take credit for a historic feat, flipping a seat Republicans had held since 1
- ▪Provisional and overseas ballots still need to be counted as of now.
- ▪The result remains unofficial.Newsweek has contacted Dukes' campaign for further comment via email.
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By Giulia CarbonaroSenior Reporter0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Democrats have successfully flipped at least 12 seats in their favor since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and they are hoping to flip a few more as the November midterms approach.Some of their victories have come in Republican strongholds like Iowa, Florida, Texas, and Mississippi, suggesting that some voters in these traditionally red states have grown dissatisfied with the Trump administration and the GOP, as recent national approval ratings show.Democrat Brandon Dukes is expected to bring another win to his party today, as with less than 5 percent of ballots left to…
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