The GOP was victorious in two of the most-watched statewide races (that felt more like national races). In Texas, Ted Cruz defeated Beto O’Rourke in a close race. And Ron DeSantis held off the challenge from Andrew Gillum in Florida’s gubernatorial race.

+ “Tonight we have closed the gap between yesterday and tomorrow. But we still have a few more miles to go.” So said Stacey Abrams who has vowed to fight on as her Georgia governor race against Brian Kemp remains too close to call. A runoff is still possible.

+ “Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson called Wednesday for a recount in his race for re-election against Republican Gov. Rick Scott.” (I mean, it wouldn’t really be an election without a recount in Florida…)