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Rosen Wins Nevada Senate Race
Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen wins reelection in Nevada against Republican Sam Brown.
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- Who won the Nevada Senate race?
- Jacky Rosen, the Democratic incumbent, won reelection to the Senate, defeating Republican Sam Brown.
- When was the race called, and by whom?
- The Associated Press called the race for Rosen early Saturday morning, citing her strong performance in Nevada's two largest counties, Clark and Washoe, and insufficient remaining votes to alter the outcome.
- Why was this race considered important?
- Rosen's victory was significant because she was considered a vulnerable Democratic Senator, and her win came after Republicans had secured a Senate majority.
- What were the key factors influencing the outcome?
- Rosen's campaign outspent Brown's, but both candidates had comparable funds near the end of the campaign. Her significant margins of victory in Clark and Washoe counties proved decisive.
- What methodology did the Associated Press use to declare a winner?
- The AP's declaration of Rosen as the winner was based on the consistent trend of her victories in vote updates from Clark and Washoe Counties; there was insufficient potential for votes in rural counties to change the result.