In Va., GOP's McDonnell Defeats Democrat Deeds
The Republican won the governor's race, despite major gains made by Democrats in the state in 2006 and 2008. In the New Jersey governor's race, which was too close to call, Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine faced a tough fight. A special election for a congressional seat in New York was also too close to call.

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