Gore takes traditionally Democratic stronghold. Department-store heir Mark Dayton used own millions to defeat incumbent Republican Rod Grams. Incumbent Rep. Bill Luther in toughest fight as Republicans poured in money to back former presidential aide John Kline, who came within four points of beating Luther in 1998. Residents of Ventura, Minn., decide to change name of city that honors governor back to St. Augusta. Majority Leader Trent Lott defeats Democrat Troy Brown.
All incumbents win.
In hottest race, freshman Democrat Ronnie Shows defeated underfunded challenger Dunn Lampton. Widow Jean Carnahan would be appointed if husband won. Dick Gephardt challenged by Republican Bill Federer, even as Gephardt hoped to become House speaker. Wealthy farmer Brian Schweitzer rode voter anger over high prescription drug costs into close race against two-term GOP incumbent Conrad Burns. GOP Gov. Mark Racicot barred from running again.