Election Day is upon us, and The Daily Northwestern will provide up to the minute live election results when they become available here. Read up on our past coverage of the 2018 midterm elections, from a contested gubernatorial battle, to a safe congressional seat and controversial referenda on the local ballot.

U.S. Democrats take back the House, lose more seats in the Senate
In a closely watched midterm election, Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives, effectively ending one-party rule in Washington — although the GOP increased its advantage in the Senate.
Despite Abrams disappointment, women of color make history in November elections
Lauren Underwood, elected Tuesday as the first black woman to represent Illinois’ 14th District, began her acceptance speech by harkening back to Shirley Chisholm’s historic 1968 victory that helped pave her path 50 years later.

LIVE RESULTS

Governor

J.B. Pritzker defeats Rauner in gubernatorial race
Pritzker — a Chicago entrepreneur — ran on promises of a graduated income tax and expanded access to affordable healthcare.
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9th Congressional District

Schakowsky, Gabel win re-election by wide margins
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) won re-election on Tuesday by over 40 point margins.
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Attorney General

Sen. Kwame Raoul dominates in attorney general race
The election was expected to be the closest of five statewide races, but Raoul dominated, claiming about 55 percent of the vote as of late Tuesday.
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State Representative, 18th District

Schakowsky, Gabel win re-election by wide margins
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) won re-election on Tuesday by over 40 point margins.
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Referenda

Residents vote ‘yes’ on Harley Clarke, real estate transfer tax referenda
In an advisory referendum, roughly 80 percent of voters expressed their support for preservation of the mansion.

Real Estate Transfer Tax Referendum

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Yes

No

Harley Clarke Referendum

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Yes

No

City Editor
Kristina Karisch
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Editor in Chief
Nora Shelly
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Published On
Nov. 6, 2018
Last Updated
Nov. 7, 2018