Nevada Republican Senator Harry Reid (L) celebrates his reelection with supporters at an election party at the Aria Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on 02 November 2010. Reid defeated Republican candidate Sharron Angle. EPA/JOHN LOCHER NEVADA OUT
Newley elected US Republican Senator Marco Rubio with his mother Oria at his victory celebration party in Coral Gables Florida, USA, 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures if numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/GARY I ROTHSTEIN
Newley elected Republican Senator Marco Rubio with his mother Oria and daughters at his victory celebration party in Coral Gables Florida, USA, 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures if numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/GARY I ROTHSTEIN
Republican US Senator elect from Illinois Mark Kirk gets a kiss from his mother Judy, as he claims his election victory over Democratic challenger Alexi Giannoulias in Wheeling, Illinois, USA, 03 November 2011. Mid-term elections were held across the United States on 02 November with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman delivers her concession speech at her election night headquarters in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 02 November 2010. Republicans, spearheaded by the grassroots Tea Party movement that rallied the conservative base, stormed back to power in US congressional elections on 02 November by returning the party to its small government roots and capitalizing on President Barack Obama‘s falling popularity. Veteran politician Jerry Brown recaptured the California governorship for the Democratic Party in one of few bright spots for centre-left party at the state level. EPA/GUS RUELASepa California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman delivers her concession speech at her election night headquarters in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 02 November 2010. Republicans, spearheaded by the grassroots Tea Party movement that rallied the conservative base, stormed back to power in US congressional elections on 02 November by returning the party to its small government roots and capitalizing on President Barack Obama‘s falling popularity. Veteran politician Jerry Brown recaptured the California governorship for the Democratic Party in one of few bright spots for centre-left party at the state level. EPA/GUS RUELAS
Nevada Republican Senator Harry Reid celebrates his reelection with his wife Landra at an election party at the Aria Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on 02 November 2010. Reid defeated Republican candidate Sharron Angle. EPA/JOHN LOCHER NEVADA OUT
Supporters react as Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman delivers her concession speech at her election night headquarters in Los Angeles, California, USA, 2 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/GUS RUELAS
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle (R) appears on stage with her husband Ted during a Washoe County Republican election night party at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, USA, on 02 November 2010. Angle is running against Nevada Senator and Majority Leader Harry Reid in a campaign that has featured numerous allegations of dirty politics. EPA/JOHN LOCHER NEVADA OUT
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle cheers while on stage during a Washoe County Republican election night party at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, USA, on 02 November 2010. Angle is running against Nevada Senator and Majority Leader Harry Reid in a campaign that has featured numerous allegations of dirty politics. EPA/JOHN LOCHER NEVADA OUT
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman reacts to cries of support from the crowd as she delivers her concession speech at her election night headquarters in Los Angeles, California, USA, 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/GUS RUELAS
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman hugs supporters after her concession speech at her election night headquarters in Los Angeles, California, USA, 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/GUS RUELAS
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle prepares to take the stage during a Washoe County Republican election night party at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, USA, on 02 November 2010. Angle is running against Nevada Senator and Majority Leader Harry Reid in a campaign that has featured numerous allegations of dirty politics. EPA/JOHN LOCHER NEVADA OUT
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle speaks with the media during a Washoe County Republican election night party at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, USA, on 02 November 2010. Angle is running against Nevada Senator and Majority Leader Harry Reid in a campaign that has featured numerous allegations of dirty politics. EPA/JOHN LOCHER NEVADA OUT
Democratic Governor elect Jerry Brown and his wife Anne Gust Brown (L) addresses supporters at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, USA, 02 November 2010 after hearing the results in the California Gubernatorial race. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/PETER DaSILVA
Washington Democratic incumbent Senator Patty Murray is joined by supporters as they await results from the mid-term US elections at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, Washington, USA, on 02 November 2010. Murray is running against former gubernatorial candidate and Republican Dino Rossi. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in both the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/STEPHEN BRASHEAR
Washington Democratic incumbent Senator Patty Murray thanks to supporters as they await results of the mid-term US elections at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, Washington, USA, on 02 November 2010. Murray is running against former gubernatorial candidate and Republican Dino Rossi. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in both the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/STEPHEN BRASHEAR
Republican US Representative from Illinois and candidate for the US Senate Mark Kirk (L) celebrates his win over Democratic challenger Alexi Giannoulias in Wheeling, Illinois, USA 02 November 2011. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Republican US Representative from Illinois and candidate for the US Senate Mark Kirk celebrates his win over Democratic challenger Alexi Giannoulias in Wheeling, Illinois, USA 03 November 2011. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Republican US Representative from Illinois and candidate for the US Senate Mark Kirk celebrates his win over Democratic challenger Alexi Giannoulias in Wheeling, Illinois, USA 02 November 2011. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (Republican) celebrates her victory over Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry Goddard in this year's mid-term elections, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, on 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political future of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/ROY DABNER
Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey greets supporters after being declared the winner in his race against Democratic Senate candidate Joe Sestak at his election night party at a hotel in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, USA, on 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/JUSTIN LANE
Illinois State Treasurer and Democratic candidate for the US Senate Alexi Giannoulias speaks to his supporters after losing the election to US Rep. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., at his election night headquarters at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, USA 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/DAVID BANKS
Supporters of Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey cheer after Toomey was declared the winner in his race against Democratic Senate candidate Joe Sestak at his election night party at a hotel in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, USA, on 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections are being held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/JUSTIN LANE
Democratic Senator Russ Feingold delivers remarks after conceding to Republican challenger Ron Johnson during the election night party at the Marriott Hotel Madison West in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, 02 November 2010. Mid-term elections were held across the United States with many highly contested races that could threaten the political futures of numerous incumbents as well as change the balance in the Senate and House of Representatives. EPA/KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI
