MID-TERM ELECTIONS

[HairOfTheDog]

New Jersey

Democrats flipped their 37^th House of Representatives seat today, bringing their net gain to 34 with 8 races still pending.


Democrat Andy Kim had prematurely declared victory the day after the election when ballot counting gave him a 2,600-vote edge over Republican 2-term incumbent Tom MacArthur. 

But, MacArthur rightfully refused to concede, hopeful that thousands of uncounted votes could tip the 3^rd District results in his favor.  

However, as the vote counting progressed, Kim's lead continued to grow and the race was called in his favor today.

MacArthur had aligned himself with Trump on immigration and healthcare.  He was also the only congressperson from New Jersey to support Trump's tax cuts (the deduction caps negatively impact a lot of New Jersey residents).

Kim's win gives Democrats in New Jersey 11 out of the 12 seats in the House of Representatives along with both U.S. Senate seats.

Ref:  http://nj1015.com/dems-in-nj-win-11-of-1...ngressman/