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Democratic candidates make history in several key races

There were upsets and history-making moments Tuesday night, as Democrats swept several key races across the country and candidates on both sides of the aisle made history with their wins.

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Stephen Fowler
Stephen Fowler is a political reporter with NPR’s Washington Desk, where he currently reports on the restructuring of federal government and the future of the Democratic and Republican parties after Donald Trump’s return to office.
Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.