2016 General Election Recap
Election results, profiles, ballot initiatives and more
Data as of November 10, 2016 Roadmap
President • • • • • • • 2016 Senate races • • • 2016 presidential race Senate race dashboards results Senate race results vs. presidential election Senate seats margin by of victory Senate seats gained and held Control of the 114 Composition of the 115 Senate2016 results map Electoral2016 College map Presidential popular vote Electoral College votes th vs. 115 vs. th Senate map th Senate • • • • • • • 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • • • • 2016 House races 2016 voter turnout 2016 state ballot initiatives House and Senate control Control of state legislatures and governorships state2016 legislature results map Map of state governors gubernatorial2016 results map House seats margins by of victory House seats gained and held Control of the 114 House 2016 results map th vs. 115 th House DAY AFTERELECTION THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Electoral College has swung back in the Republicans’ favor
Electoral College votes, by party 1952-2016, as of November 9th at 1:07 pm
■ Democratic ■ Republican
Source: U.S. Archives, 2016. PRESIDENTIAL RACE
2016 popular vote is close, with Clinton having a slight lead
Presidential popular vote in millions, by party 1952-2016, reported as of November 9th at 1:08 pm
■ Democratic ■ Republican
Source: Roper Center, “Popular votes 1940-2012,” Cornell University, 2016. PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Donald Trump wins the electoral college with 279 votes
2016 Electoral College map Reported as of November 10th at 12:00 pm
■ Hillary Clinton ■ Donald Trump
WA 12 ND ME MT VT 3 3 3 4 OR MN 7 Hillary Clinton (D) ID 10 NY NH* 4 4 SD WI Running Mate: Tim Kaine 3 29 WY 10 MI* Popular Vote: 47.7% 3 16 IA PA States Carried: 20 + DC NE 6 20 NV OH 5 IN 6 UT IL 18 11 WV MA 11 6 CO 20 VA CA KS 5 9 MO 13 55 6 10 KY 8 RI 4 NC Donald Trump (R) TN 11 15 CT 7 AZ* OK Running Mate: Mike Pence 11 NM 7 AR SC 5 6 9 NJ 14 Popular Vote: 47.5% GA MS AL 16 States Carried: 30 6 9 DE 3 AK TX LA 3 38 8 MD 10
HI FL DC 3 4 29
Source: RealClearPolitics, “Electoral College Map,” 2016. *States not officially called but leaning towards shade indicated on the map Roadmap
Senate • • • • • • • 2016 Senate races • • • 2016 presidential race Senate race dashboards results Senate race results vs. presidential election Senate seats margin by of victory Senate seats gained and held Control of the 114 Composition of the 115 Senate2016 results map Electoral2016 College map Presidential popular vote Electoral College votes th vs. 115 vs. th Senate map th Senate • • • • • • • 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • • • • 2016 House races 2016 voter turnout 2016 state ballot initiatives House and Senate control Control of state legislatures and governorships state2016 legislature results map Map of state governors gubernatorial2016 results map House seats margins by of victory House seats gained and held Control of the 114 House 2016 results map th vs. 115 th House DAY AFTERELECTION THE SENATE RACES
Democrats gain one seat in Senate, Republicans maintain majority
2016 U.S. Senate election results map
■ Democratic winner ■ Republican winner ■ Runoff will be held on Dec. 10
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MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016. SENATE RACES
The Republican Party maintains its majority in the Senate after the 2016 elections
Composition of the 115th Senate map
■ 2 Democrats ■ 2 Republicans ■ 1 Democrat + 1 Republican ■ 1 Democrat + 1 Independent ■ 1 Republican + 1 Independent ■ Runoff will be held on Dec. 10 WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY NC RI AZ TN OK CT NM AR SC
MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA* DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016. SENATE RACES
Republican party wins a majority in the Senate
Control of the 114th vs. 115th Senate
■ Democrats ■ Republicans ■ Independents Not yet called
Control of the 114th Senate (2014-2016) Control of the 115th Senate (2016-2018)
44 54 46 51
44-2-54 46-2-51
Republican Senate Majority Republican Senate Majority
*Louisiana Senate race not yet called
Source: National Journal research, 2016. SENATE RACES
Hassan and Duckworth’s victories mark the only Senate seats gained by either party
Map of seats gained and held, 2016 Senate elections
■ Democratic gain ■ Democratic hold ■ Republican hold ■ Republican gain ■ No election ■ Independent win ■ Runoff will be held on Dec. 10
WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY NC RI AZ TN OK CT NM AR SC
MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016. SENATE RACES
Most Senate races were won with a margin greater than 5%
Margins of victory, 2016 Senate elections
■ Margin of >5%, Dem ■ Margin of 0-5%, Dem ■ Margin of 0-5%, GOP ■ Margin of >5%, GOP ■ No election ■ Not called yet
WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY NC RI AZ TN OK CT NM AR SC
MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016. SENATE RACES
States once thought safely blue go red, Trump’s down ballot effect is solidified
2016 Senate race results vs. 2016 presidential election results
Clinton victory Trump victory Not yet called ■ Democratic Senator won ■ Republican Senator won ■ Not yet called
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MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016. SENATE RACES
Alabama Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Richard Shelby (R) Richard Shelby (R) Ron Crumpton (D) Margin of victory: 28% Senator from AL Patients’ Alabama Rights Coalition
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Shelby (R) ■ Crumpton (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Associated Press; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Alaska Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Lisa Murkowski (R) Lisa Murkowski (R) Ray Metcalfe (D) Margin of victory: 15%* Senator from Alaska Former AK State Lawmaker *(with 76% of results reported)
State Overview Results* Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 11/9/16) ■ Murkowski (R) ■ Metcalfe (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
*With 76% of the vote reporting
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Arkansas Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
John Boozman (R) John Boozman (R) Conner Eldridge (D) Margin of victory: 24% Senator from Former U.S. Attorney Arkansas
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Boozman (R) ■ Eldridge (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Associated Press; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Arizona Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
John McCain (R) John McCain (R) Ann Kirkpatrick (D) Margin of victory: 12% Senator from Arizona U.S. Representative, Arizona District 1
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ McCain (R) ■ Kirkpatrick (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Associated Pres; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
California Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Kamala Harris (D) Kamala Harris (D) Loretta Sanchez (D) Margin of victory: 26.6% California Attorney US Rep. from General California
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Harris (D) ■ Sanchez (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Colorado Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Michael Bennet (D) Michael Bennet (D) Darryl Glenn (R) Margin of victory: 3.5% Senator from El Paso County Colorado Supervisor
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Glenn (R) ■ Bennet (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Connecticut Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Richard Blumenthal (D) Richard Dan Carter (R) Margin of victory: 28% Blumenthal (D) Colorado State Senator from Representative Connecticut
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Carter (R) ■ Blumenthal (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Florida Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Marco Rubio (R) Marco Rubio (R) Patrick Murphy (D) Margin of victory: 14% Senator from U.S. Rep. from Florida Florida
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Rubio (R) ■ Murphy (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; AP; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Georgia Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Johnny Isakson (R) Johnny Isakson (R) Jim Barksdale (D) Margin of victory: 14% Senator from Georgia President and Chief Investment Officer at Equity Investment Corp.
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Isakson (R) ■ Barksdale (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; AP; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Hawaii Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Brian Schatz (D) Brian Schatz (D) John Carroll (R) Margin of victory: 52% Senator from Hawaii Former Air Force and Hawaiian Airlines Pilot
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Carroll (R) ■ Schatz (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Idaho Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Mike Crapo (R) Mike Crapo (R) Jerry Sturgill (D) Margin of victory: 36.5%* Senator from Idaho Managing Director of Headwaters MB *(with 88% of results reported)
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results* (as of 11/9/16)* (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Crapo (R) ■ Sturgill (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Illinois Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Tammy Duckworth (D) Mark Kirk (R) Tammy Duckworth (D) Margin of victory: 14.3% Senator from Illinois U.S. Rep. from Illinois
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Kirk (R) ■ Duckworth (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Indiana Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Todd Young (R) Todd Young (R) Evan Bayh (D) Margin of victory: 10.0% U.S. Rep from Indiana Former US Senator
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Young (R) ■ Bayh (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
$0.61 Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Iowa Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Chuck Grassley (R) Chuck Grassley (R) Patty Judge (D) Margin of victory: 24.3% Senator from Iowa Iowa Lieutenant Governor
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Grassley (R) ■ Judge (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Kansas Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Jerry Moran (R) Jerry Moran (R) Patrick Wiesner (D) Margin of victory: 31.1% Senator from Kansas Attorney
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Moran (R) ■ Wiesner (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Maryland Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Chris Van Hollen (D) Chris Van Hollen (D) Kathy Szelinga (R) Margin of victory: 24.0% U.S. Representative MD House of Delegates from Maryland
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Szelinga (R) ■ Van Hollen (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Missouri Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Roy Blunt (R) Roy Blunt (R) Jason Kander (D) Margin of victory: 3.2% Senator from MO Secretary of State Missouri
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Blunt (R) ■ Kander (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Nevada Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) Joe Heck (R) Catherine Cortez Margin of victory: 2.7% US Representative Masto (D) from Nevada Former Nevada Attorney General
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Heck (R) ■ Cortez Masto (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
New York Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Chuck Schumer (D) Chuck Schumer (D) Wendy Long (R) Margin of victory: 42.9% Senator from Attorney New York
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Long (R) ■ Schumer (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
North Carolina Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Richard Burr (R) Richard Burr (R) Deborah Ross (D) Margin of victory: 5.8% Senator from General Counsel North Carolina for the Research Triangle Transit Authority (GoTriangle)
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Burr (R) ■ Ross (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
North Dakota Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
John Hoeven (R) John Hoeven (R) Eliot Glassheim (D) Margin of victory: 67% Senator from State Representative North Dakota
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Hoeven (R) ■ Glassheim (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Ohio Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Rob Portman (R) Rob Portman (R) Ted Strickland (D) Margin of victory: 21.4% Senator from Ohio Former Gov. from Ohio
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 11/9/16) ■ Portman (R) ■ Strickland (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Oklahoma Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
James Lankford (R) James Lankford (R) Mike Workman (D) Margin of victory: 43.1% Senator from Founder, Oklahoma Workman and Co.
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Lankford (R) ■ Workman (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Oregon Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Ron Wyden (D) Ron Wyden (D) Mark Callahan (R) Margin of victory: 23% Senator from Businessman Oregon
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Callahan (R) ■ Wyden (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Pennsylvania Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Pat Toomey (R) Pat Toomey (R) Katie McGinty (D) Margin of victory: 2% Senator from Pennsylvania Gov.’s Pennsylvania Chief of Staff
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Toomey (R) ■ McGinty (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
South Carolina Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Tim Scott (R) Tim Scott (R) Thomas Dixon (D) Margin of victory: 24.8% Senator from Pastor and grassroots South Carolina organizer
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Scott (R) ■ Dixon (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
South Dakota Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
John Thune (R) John Thune (R) Jay Williams (D) Margin of victory: 44% Senator from Small business owner South Dakota
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Thune (R) ■ Williams (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
100%
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Utah Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Mike Lee (R) Mike Lee (R) Misty Snow Margin of victory: 39.5% Senator from Utah Clerk at grocery store
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 11/9/16) ■ Lee (R) ■ Snow (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Vermont Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Patrick Leahy (D) Patrick Leahy (D) Scott Milne (R) Margin of victory: 32% Senator from Businessman Vermont
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Milne (R) ■ Leahy (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Washington Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Patty Murray (D) Patty Murray (D) Chris Vance (R) Margin of victory: 21.6% Senator from Former Chair, WA Washington Republican Party
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Vance (R) ■ Murray (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. SENATE RACES
Wisconsin Senate Race Results
Winner 2016 Candidates
Ron Johnson (R) Ron Johnson (R) Russ Feingold (D) Margin of victory: 5% Senator from Former Senator Wisconsin from Wisconsin
State Overview Results Fundraising ‘10 Senate Race Results ‘16 Presidential Race Results (as of 11/9/16) (in millions, as of 10/19/16) ■ Johnson (R) ■ Feingold (D) ■ Total Spending ■ Cash on Hand
Dates to Watch
Sworn in: Jan. 3, 2017
Sources: National Journal research, 2016; Open Secrets, 2016. Roadmap • • • • • • • 2016 Senate races • • • 2016 presidential race Senate race dashboards results Senate race results vs. presidential election Senate seats margin by of victory Senate seats gained and held Control of the 114 Composition of the 115 Senate2016 results map Electoral2016 College map Presidential popular vote Electoral College votes th vs. 115 vs. th Senate map th Senate
House 2016 voter turnout 2016 state ballot initiatives House and Senate control • • • • 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • • • • 2016 House races Control of state legislatures and governorships state2016 legislature results map Map of state governors gubernatorial2016 results map House seats margins by of victory House seats gained and held Control of the 114 House 2016 results map th vs. 115 th House DAY AFTERELECTION THE HOUSE RACES
Democrats gain net seven seats, Republicans maintain majority
2016 House election results map
■ Democratic winner ■ Republican winner ■ Not yet called
Democrats: 193 Republicans: 238 Independents: 0 Not yet called: 4
Source: National Journal research, 2016. HOUSE RACES
Republicans retain control of House; limit Democratic gains in 2016 elections
Control of the 114th vs. 115th House
■ Democrats ■ Republicans ■ Independents ■ Not yet called Vacant
Control of the 114th House (2014-2016) Control of the 115th House (2016-2018)
218 Needed 218 Needed for Majority for Majority
186-246 193-238
Republican House Majority Republican House Majority
*As of 12:00 PM on Nov. 10, four House races have yet to be called
Sources: National Journal research, 2016. HOUSE RACES
Republicans gain three seats, lose nine in the House
House seats gained and held, 2016 House elections
■ Democratic gain ■ Democratic hold ■ Republican hold ■ Republican gain ■ Not yet called
Democrats: 193 Republicans: 238 Independents: 0 Not yet called: 4
Source: National Journal research, 2016. HOUSE RACES
MN-1, MN-8, NV-3 and FL-7 races were all within one point
House races by margins of victory
■ Margin of >5% Dem ■ Margin of 0-5% Dem ■ Margin of 0-5% Rep ■ Margin of >5% Rep ■ Not yet called
AK
Source: National Journal research, 2016; AP, 2016. DAY AFTER THE ELECTION
Roadmap
2016 House races 2016 presidential race • 2016 House results map • Electoral College votes • Control of the 114th vs. 115th House • Presidential popular vote • House seats gained and held • 2016 Electoral College map • House seats by margins of victory 2016 Senate races 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • 2016 Senate results map • 2016 gubernatorial results map • Composition of the 115th Senate map • Map of state governors • Control of the 114th vs. 115th Senate • 2016 state legislature results map • Senate seats gained and held Governor • Control of state legislatures and governorships • Senate seats by margin of victory House and Senate control • Senate race results vs. presidential election results 2016 state ballot initiatives • Senate race dashboards 2016 voter turnout STATE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNORSHIPS
North Carolina race declared too close to declare a winner
Map of state gubernatorial election results, by party
■ Democratic governor ■ Republican governor ■ Independent governor ■ No election ■ Not yet called
WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY *NC race was NC* RI declared too close AZ TN to call, with only OK CT NM AR SC .1% difference and 100% of votes NJ MS AL GA reported AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016. STATE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNORSHIPS
GOP controls majority of governorships
Map of state governors, by party Results as of 12:00 PM, November 10, 2016
■ Democratic governor ■ Republican governor ■ Independent governor ■ Not called as of publishing time
WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY NC* RI AZ TN OK CT NM AR SC
MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI
Source: National Journal research, 2016. STATE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNORSHIPS
Republicans control majority of state legislatures
Map of state legislatures results, by party Results as of 6:00 AM, November 9, 2016
■ Democratic Legislature ■ Republican Legislature ■ Split Legislature ■ Nonpartisan ■ Not yet called
WA ME Democrat: 13 MT ND VT Republican: 29 OR MN Split: 3 NH ID Nonpartisan: 1 SD WI NY Not yet called: 5 WY MI IA PA NE* NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY NC RI AZ TN OK CT NM AR SC
MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
* Nebraska has a unicameral, nonpartisan legislature Source: National Journal research, 2016. STATE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNORSHIPS
Republicans control majority of state legislatures and governorships
Party control of state legislatures and governorships
■ Dem legislature, Dem governor ■ GOP legislature, GOP governor ■ Dem legislature, GOP governor ■ GOP legislature, Dem governor ■ Split legislature, Dem governor ■ Split legislature, GOP governor ■ N/A* ■ Not yet called WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE* NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA MA KS MO KY NC RI AZ TN OK CT NM AR SC
MS AL GA NJ
AK* TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
* Nebraska has a unicameral, nonpartisan legislature and a GOP governor, Alaska has an independent governor and a GOP legislature Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, 2016. DAY AFTER THE ELECTION
Roadmap
2016 House races 2016 presidential race • 2016 House results map • Electoral College votes • Control of the 114th vs. 115th House • Presidential popular vote • House seats gained and held • 2016 Electoral College map • House seats by margins of victory 2016 Senate races 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • 2016 Senate results map • 2016 gubernatorial results map • Composition of the 115th Senate map • Map of state governors • Control of the 114th vs. 115th Senate • 2016 state legislature results map • Senate seats gained and held • Control of state legislatures and governorships • Senate seats by margin of victory House and Senate control • Senate race results vs. presidential election results 2016 state ballot initiatives • Senate race dashboards 2016 voter turnout HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL
Republicans take back the House following 2010 midterm elections
Party control at beginning of 112th Congress (2011-2013)
■ Democrat ■ Republican ■ Independent (caucusing with Dems)
218 Needed 51 Needed for Majority for Majority
193-242 51-2-47
Republican House Majority Democratic Senate Majority
Sources: Ballotpedia, “United States Senate Elections,” 2010; Ballotpedia, “United States House of Representatives Elections,” 2010. HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL
2012 Election shuffles seats but keeps majorities intact
Party control at beginning of 113th Congress (2013-2015)
■ Democrat ■ Republican ■ Independent (caucusing with Dems)
218 Needed 51 Needed for Majority for Majority
201-234 53-2-45
Republican House Majority Democratic Senate Majority
Sources: Ballotpedia, “United States Senate Elections,” 2012; Ballotpedia, “United States House of Representatives Elections,” 2012. HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL
Republican party regains congressional control with senate majority after 2014 Midterm elections
Party control at beginning of 114th Congress (2015-2017)
■ Democrat ■ Republican ■ Independent (caucusing with Dems)
218 Needed 51 Needed for Majority for Majority
188-247 44-2-54
Republican House Majority Republican Senate Majority
Sources: Ballotpedia, “United States Senate Elections,” 2014; Ballotpedia, “United States House of Representatives Elections,” 2014. HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL
Republicans keep the Senate and limit Democratic gains in the house in 2016 elections
Party control at beginning of 115th Congress (2017-2019)
■ Democrat ■ Republican ■ Independent (caucusing with Dems) ■ Not yet called
218 Needed 51 Needed for Majority for Majority
193 - 238* 46-2-51*
Republican House Majority Republican Senate Majority
*As of 12:00 PM on Nov. 10, four *As of 12:00 PM on Nov. 10, one Senate race has House races have yet to be called yet to be called. Louisiana will be going to a run-off.
Sources: National Journal Research, 2016. DAY AFTER THE ELECTION
Roadmap
2016 House races 2016 presidential race • 2016 House results map • Electoral College votes • Control of the 114th vs. 115th House • Presidential popular vote • House seats gained and held • 2016 Electoral College map • House seats by margins of victory 2016 Senate races 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • 2016 Senate results map • 2016 gubernatorial results map • Composition of the 115th Senate map • Map of state governors • Control of the 114th vs. 115th Senate • 2016 state legislature results map • Senate seats gained and held • Control of state legislatures and governorships • Senate seats by margin of victory House and Senate control • Senate race results vs. presidential election results 2016 state ballot initiatives • Senate race dashboards 2016 voter turnout 2016 BALLOT INITIATIVES
At least three states legalize recreational marijuana use
Marijuana ballot initiative results
■ Recreational use passed ■ Medical use passed ■ Recreational use failed ■ Medical use failed ■ Not yet called
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Source: Darren Samuelsohn, “Ballot Initiatives Could Tip the Balance in Swing States,” Politico, August 13, 2016; Ballotpedia, 2016. 2016 BALLOT INITIATIVES
Three states voted to raise the minimum wage, one failed to lower it for young workers
Minimum wage ballot initiative results
■ Minimum wage increase passed ■ Minimum wage increase failed ■ Minimum wage decrease passed ■ Minimum wage decrease failed
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Source: Ballotpedia, 2016. 2016 BALLOT INITIATIVES
Gun control measures pass in three states
Gun control ballot initiative results
■ Gun control initiatives on passed ■ Gun control initiatives on failed ■ Not yet announced
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MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD HI FL DC
Source: Darren Samuelsohn, “Ballot Initiatives Could Tip the Balance in Swing States,” Politico, August 13, 2016; Ballotpedia, 2016. DAY AFTER THE ELECTION
Roadmap
2016 House races 2016 presidential race • 2016 House results map • Electoral College votes • Control of the 114th vs. 115th House • Presidential popular vote • House seats gained and held • 2016 Electoral College map • House seats by margins of victory d2016 Senate races 2016 Governor races and state legislatures • 2016 Senate results map • 2016 gubernatorial results map • Composition of the 115th Senate map • Map of state governors • Control of the 114th vs. 115th Senate • 2016 state legislature results map • Senate seats gained and held • Control of state legislatures and governorships • Senate seats by margin of victory House and Senate control • Senate race results vs. presidential election results 2016 state ballot initiatives • Senate race dashboards 2016 voter turnout VOTER TURNOUT
Voter turnout at lowest rates since 2004
2016 voter turnout rate for general election by voting eligible population
■ <40% ■ 40-50% ■ 50-60% ■ 60-70% ■ 70%+
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MS AL GA NJ
AK TX LA DE
MD FL HI DC
Source: National Journal research, 2016; United States Elections Project, 2016.