Early election returns show shifting leads in key U.S. races

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 23:00 · Updated 00:55

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Early results showed Democrats leading in several contests, while Republicans held or narrowed leads in others. The reports emphasized that many counts were incomplete and that early-vote and election-day patterns could differ.

The Journal described Democrats as having early-results momentum as they sought a blue wave, while noting that developments were still very early.
Breitbart reported Democratic leads or projected wins in several races, including North Carolina’s Senate contest and Georgia’s Senate race; it also reported Republican Ashley Moody’s reelection in Florida.
Breitbart repeatedly cautioned that vote counts were incomplete and that early-vote leads could shift as election-day ballots were reported.

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Key facts

North Carolina Senate: NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected Democrat Roy Cooper to defeat Republican Michael Whatley.
Georgia Senate: NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected Democrat Jon Ossoff to win.
Florida Senate: Breitbart reported that Republican Ashley Moody won reelection, citing calls by NBC News and Decision Desk HQ.
Florida governor: Byron Donalds was leading David Jolly in the reported count; the article said the race was not final.
Voting pattern: The report said Democrats were doing better with mail and early voters while Republicans were doing better with same-day voters.