1. Democrats are reported to have won control of both the U.S. House and Senate following Tuesday’s midterm elections, flipping seats in several traditionally Republican states. Democratic leaders say they plan increased oversight and investigations of President Trump’s administration during his final two years in office. (AP)

2. Democrat Troy Jackson has defeated Republican Senator Susan Collins, ending her nearly 30 years in the U.S. Senate. The former Maine Senate president received nearly 54% of the vote, compared to Collins’ 46%. The victory marks the end of Collins’ five-term run in Washington. (NCM)

3. Democrat Hannah Pingree has won Maine’s race for governor. Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett both conceded Tuesday night, with Pingree holding a roughly 12-point lead. Pingree campaigned on affordability, including lowering housing, health care and heating costs. She’ll succeed Governor Janet Mills on January 13th. (WGME)

4. Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has won reelection in Maine’s 1st Congressional District. Republican challenger Ron Russell conceded Tuesday night. Pingree has represented the district since 2009 and says her priorities remain lowering costs, protecting health care and addressing climate change. Her daughter, Hannah Pingree, also won Maine’s race for governor. (WGME)

5. Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race remains too close to call this morning. Democrat Matt Dunlap leads former Republican Governor Paul LePage by just 707 votes, with 85% of precincts reporting as of 6 a.m. Both campaigns are waiting for additional votes to be counted before declaring a winner. (WGME)

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