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U.S. Senator-elect Ken Salazar takes his hat off as he waves to supporters while making his victory speech during an election party in Denver, Nov. 2, 2004. Salazar beat Republican beer mogul Pete Coors for the senate seat left open by Ben "Nighthorse" Campbell.
Arizona
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Democratic 1st Congressional District candidate Paul Babbitt is interviewed before conceding to incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., at the Orpheum Theatre in Flagstaff, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2004.
Connecticut
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Rep. Nancy Johnson, R-Conn., thanks her Chief of Staff, Dave Kervelas, background at right, during her acceptance speech at the Ramada Inn in Plainville, Conn., Nov. 2, 2004.
Illinois
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U.S. Senator-elect Barack Obama, holding his daughter Malia, 6, and wife Michelle, holding their daughter Sasha, 3, are seen after Obama's acceptance speech in Chicago, Nov. 2, 2004. Obama, only the fifth black U.S. Senator to ever be elected, defeated Republican Alan Keyes in the nation's first Senate race with two black major-party candidates.
Oregon
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Democratic incumbent Rep. David Wu make remarks while his son Mathew, 7, looks on during the Democratic Party of Oregon election party, Nov. 2, 2004, in Portland, Ore. Wu defeated GOP challenger Goli Ameri.
Indiana
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Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., right, joined by his wife Susan, thanks supporters in Indianapolis, Nov. 2, 2004. Bayh defeated Republican challenger Marvin Scott.
Texas
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Rep. Martin Frost, D-Texas, gets a hug from his wife Kathy as he delivers his concession speech, Nov. 2, 2004, in Dallas.
Texas
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Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Texas, makes his concession speech at the Elks Art Center in Abilene, Texas, Nov. 2, 2004, as his wife Cindy looks on. Stenholm lost the District 19 congressional race to Republican Randy Neugebauer.
North Carolina
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North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Ballantine gives his concession speech, while his wife, Lisa Ballantine, wipes away tears, Nov. 2, 2004, in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Ballantine lost his bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Mike Easley, who handily won re-election.
Kentucky
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Nick Clooney, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House from Kentucky's 4th District, speaks to supporters after conceding to Republican opponent Geoff Davis at his election night party, Nov. 2, 2004, in Fort Mitchell, Ky.
Ohio
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U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, kisses his wife, Janet, before giving a victory speech, Nov. 2, 2004, in Cleveland.
Missouri
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U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, center, makes his way through a sea of supporters after he gave his victory speech, Nov. 2, 2004, at a Columbia, Mo., hotel.
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Rep. Todd Hiett, R-Kellyville, pumps his fist as he gives his victory speech in Oklahoma City, Nov. 2, 2004. Hiett is now the Speaker designate of the Oklahoma House.
