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A political year dominated by women faces its electoral test

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10:35 p.m.: We&#8217;re signing off with this live feed for the night. Thanks for following, and check out Wednesday&#8217;s Times Leader for the full report on all area races.10:29 p.m.: Sen. Bob Casey recently finished his acceptance speech in Scranton, saying &#8220;I will continue to work every day to earn (Pennsylvania&#8217;s) trust.&#8221;10:21 p.m.: U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright also is claiming victory tonight. Latest tallies show him with 101,273 votes to 70,906 for challenger John Chrin.10:14 p.m.: The late Sid Michaels Kavulich captured 14,519 votes in an unopposed contest for his state House seat in Lackawanna County.10:12 p.m.: NBC reporting that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has defeated Democratic challenger Beto O&#8217;Rourke in Texas.10:09 p.m.: NBC is saying that Republicans will hold onto the Senate.10:08 p.m. Updated Pashinski vs. Henry numbers are 8,057 to 6,078.10:06 p.m.: As of now, unofficial numbers are 70,205 Meuser to 45,877 Wolf.10:02 p.m.: Dan Meuser also claiming victory.9:58 p.m.: Sue Henry has conceded defeat to Eddie Pashinski. Also, Lou Barletta is taking the stage in Hazleton.9:54: Gov. Tom Wolf <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/news/724054/wolf-re-elected-pennsylvania-governor" target="_blank">is claiming victory tonight</a>.9:47 p.m.: State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski has 6,392 votes to 4,763 for challenger Sue Henry.9:45 p.m.: Republican House candidate Dan Meuser has 52,407 votes to 35,732 for Democrat Denny Wolff.9:45 p.m.: Looking at the House, results are showing Democratic Rep. Matt Cartwright with 56,513 votes to 35,416 for challenger John Chrin. He appears to be easily carrying Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.9:18 p.m.: The AP a few minutes ago called the race for Casey.9:14 p.m.: Statewide results show Casey pulling away over Barletta &#8212; 66% to 32% with 9% of precincts reported. In Luzerne County, with 11.67% reporting, Casey leads 54% to 44%.9:04 p.m: As Luzerne County results roll in, Pashinski takes the lead over Henry &#8212; 3,046 votes to 1,981 with 11.67% reporting.9:01 p.m.: AP report &#8212; <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/news/724040/a-political-year-dominated-by-women-faces-its-electoral-test" target="_blank">A political year dominated by women faces its electoral test</a>.8:52 p.m: Based on early Luzerne County results, challenger Sue Has a 109-75 vote lead over incumbent state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski.8:45 p.m.: Still only 1 percent of precincts reporting statewide.8:35 p.m.: The drumbeat of sources calling the race for Casey continues, even though just one district is reporting statewide, according to the state&#8217;s website. <a href="http://www.politicspa.com/casey-defeats-barletta-for-another-term/89460/?fbclid=IwAR0KFklxvPBrhUt71claF5owK-YNcPvXuTS26gFrTMSQeh2vAmkW4u2Xoh8" target="_blank">Here&#8217;s what PoliticsPA is saying</a>.8:25 p.m.: Despite network predictions, there are still no results from the county or state websites.8:23 p.m.: While voting continues, major media outlets are predicting wins for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, as <a href="https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/11/pa-democrat-casey-withstands-challenge-from-major-trump-ally-news-outlets-report.html?fbclid=IwAR2_tHIIs9IpPGSa36vi857nnHdEqe4fOhhXX5zgEYJF4RbbwLtiAMebESM" target="_blank">PennLive</a> explains.8:08 p.m.: The polls have closed in Pennsylvania. Follow this story for real-time updates on local and state races.<style>
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<div class="neCaption">Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_1047626268-594x594-27.jpg</photo0><caption0>Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania. </caption0><photoCredit0></photoCredit0></div></div>
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