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6 takeaways from election night 2018

The 2018 election is playing out right in front of us. I am keeping a rolling list of takeaways as the night -- and morning -- wear on. Here they are:

Sign warns voters not to praise Jesus after voting for Democrats

The Grace of God Church in New Port Richey may no longer be a polling location after the pastor put a sign in the yard that read, "DON'T VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS ON TUESDAY AND SING 'OH HOW I LOVE JESUS' …

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wins re-election in Texas, CNN projects

Sen. Ted Cruz will defeat Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke in the race for Senate in Texas, CNN projects, holding off the progressive online fundraising sensation and leaving Democrats who hoped to snap a 24-year statewide losing streak disappointed again.

Democrat Joe Manchin wins re-election in West Virginia, CNN projects

Sen. Joe Manchin will win re-election in West Virginia, CNN projects, defeating Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey and keeping in Democratic hands a seat in a state that voted overwhelmingly for President Donald Trump.

Voting problems hit some areas, but feds see no signs of a hack

Voters across the country had trouble voting in scattered parts of the country, but the big fear of the day -- an outright hack of voting systems -- apparently hasn't materialized, federal officials say.

Exit polls: This election is about Donald Trump

Young voters support the Democratic candidate in higher numbers than last midterm Preliminary CNN exit polls show voters between the ages of 18-29 reported supporting a Democratic candidate in the race for the House in higher numbers than in 2014. …

Lawsuit seeks to strip Kemp of election oversight role

A lawsuit filed in a Georgia federal court by five state voters asks a judge to strip sitting Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp of his powers over the midterm election -- including any potential runoffs.

Amber Alert: A 13-year-old girl is abducted outside her North Carolina home

Police have issued an Amber Alert after a 13-year-old girl was abducted outside her home in Lumberton, North Carolina, on Monday morning.

Ocasio-Cortez to be youngest woman ever elected to Congress

New York Democratic congressional nominee Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will win her general election race easily and become the youngest woman ever in Congress, CNN has projected.

Election 2018: Control of House too close to call, GOP wins key Senate seat

The House of Representatives is still too close to call after an acrimonious midterm election as Democrats seek to win a key check on President Donald Trump's White House. And so far, Republicans are performing strongly in several Senate races …

First Muslim women in Congress: Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

A pair of districts in the Midwest will add Muslim women to the ranks of the US Congress for the first time, CNN has projected.

Power outages, humidity among issues facing voters today

Millions of voters across the country are heading to the polls Tuesday, but some are having more trouble voting than others.

Early vote swamps 2014 levels as first-timers make up notable portion of ballots

- Early voting ahead of the midterm elections continues to skyrocket.

How to watch CNN's Election Day coverage anywhere

With hundreds of political seats up for grabs Tuesday, the stakes are incredibly high. That's why CNN will be covering the midterm elections nonstop from across the country -- on air, online and on your phone.

Midterms road map: 10 races to watch on Election Night

There is a lot up for grabs Tuesday. All 435 House races are on the ballot, with Democrats feeling optimistic about winning control of the chamber.