Source: http://www.p2016.org/parties/govsenhse16.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 22:29:48+00:00

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After sustaining setbacks at all levels in 2014, Democrats are hoping for major gains in 2016. A Clinton blowout and high turnout could help Democratic candidates in down ballot races. On the flip side, some Republicans are arguing the need for GOP majorities in Congress to stand up to Clinton. Aversion among some Republicans to Trump's candidacy may be causing money that might be going to his campaign to flow to down ballot races.
At the top of their list after the White House, Democrats would like to reclaim the majority in the U.S. Senate. Democrats anticipate Hillary Clinton will win the White House, and a majority in the Senate would help her implement her policies (+). Currently the balance is 54R, 44D and 2I. Of the 34 seats up 10 are held by Democrats and 24 by Republicans. There are about half a dozen competitive races.
The most expensive U.S. Senate race in American history is unfolding in Pennsylvania where $113.8 million had been spent as of Nov. 4. The next most expensive races as of Nov. 4 were in Nevada ($84.7 million), North Carolina ($56.9 million), Ohio ($49.5 million), Indiana (4$2.2 million) and Missouri ($40.9 million).
VA-10: Rep. Barbara Comstock (R) v. LuAnn Bennett (D) - $13.7 million.
CO-6: Rep. Mike Coffman (R) v. Morgan Carroll (D) - $12.7 million.
IN [Pence-R]: Eric Holcomb (R) v. John Gregg (D).
MO [Nixon-D]: Chris Koster (D) v. Eric Grietens (R).
NH [Hassan-D]: Colin Van Ostern (D) v. Chris Sununu (R).
VT [Shumlin-D]: Sue Minter (D) v. Phl Scott (R).
WV [Tombin-D]: Jim Justice (D) v. Bill Cole (R).
NC: Gov. Pat McCrory (R) v. Roy Cooper (D).
Additionally many other statewide offices are up, and the control of state legislatures around the country is being contested. Finally, voters will decide a range of ballot measures.
Donald Trump's candidacy has created difficulties for many Republican candidates around the country. In race after race Democrats have sought to tie GOP candidates to Trump. Republican candidates have tried to finesse the matter, saying for example that while they would vote for Trump, they would not endorse him. The Access Hollywood recording firestorm that broke on Oct. 7 forced quite a few Republicans who had endorsed Trump to withdraw their support. On Oct. 10 House Speaker Paul Ryan, while not rescinding his endorsement, told members of the House Republican Conference that he woulldn't defend Trump or campaign with him.
whose backing may prove critical in the swing state contest.

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