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November 9, 2018

Key Midterm Races Still Uncalled, FL Races Likely Headed to Recounts
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In election news, several key races remain too close to call, three days
after the midterm elections. In Arizona's Senate race, Democrat Kyrsten
Sinema has taken a slight lead over Republican opponent Martha Mc Sally.
Hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted, mostly in
Maricopa County, the state's largest county. In Florida, Democratic
gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said he is prepared for a possible
recount as his margin with Republican opponent Ron De Santis has
narrowed to less than half a percentage point. Gillum conceded to De
Santis on election night after the race was called for his opponent, but
the margin has since tightened. A recount is automatically triggered in
Florida if the winning candidate's margin is less than half a percentage
point. Incumbent Democratic Senator Bill Nelson and Republican Governor
Rick Scott will likely head to a recount in the Senate race, with Scott
leading by just 0.2 percent. In Georgia, Republican candidate for
governor Brian Kemp has resigned as secretary of state. The closely
watched race for governor has yet to be called, though Kemp has declared
victory. His opponent, Democrat Stacey Abrams, has vowed to stay in the
race until all votes are counted.


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