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Democrat poll workers stored blank ballots in boxes labeled "provisional ballots" which supposedly had been cast, and filled in the blank ballots during recounts.

Democrat poll workers stored blank ballots in boxes labeled "provisional ballots" which supposedly had been cast, and filled in the blank ballots during recounts.

With 36 Republican members retiring from the House, Democrats won many open seats and took control of the chamber. [[Nancy Pelosi]] again became Speaker of the House. Democrats gained 40 seats total. One race in North Carolina's 9th District is still undecided. Democrats also gained 7 Governorships, including a sweep of the upper midwest.

With 36 Republican members retiring from the House, Democrats won many open seats and took control of the chamber. [[Nancy Pelosi]] again became Speaker of the House. Democrats gained 40 seats total, their biggest gain since 1974. Democrats won the American popular vote by 8.6%, the highest midterm margin since 1986, and larger than the 1994, 2006, and 2010 waves. One race in North Carolina's 9th District is still undecided after allegations of electoral fraud against Republican pastor Mark Harris. Democrats also gained 7 Governorships, including a sweep of the upper midwest.

The Republicans retained control of the Senate, while losing seats in Nevada and Arizona.

The Republicans retained control of the Senate, while losing seats in Nevada and Arizona.