CNN: Democrats to take control of House, CNN projects

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Democrats to take control of House, CNN projects
November 8, 2006


Democrat Paul Hodes took Republican Rep. Charlie Bass' seat in New Hampshire, as the Democrats tried to retake the House.

(CNN) -- Democrats picked up at least 22 seats in voting for the House of Representatives on Tuesday, enough to take control when Congress is seated in January, CNN projected.

The turnover was a clear signal that dissatisfaction over the Iraq war, the unpopularity of President Bush and a series of Republican scandals played a role in the voting booth.

Key races where Democrats gained seats included Ohio's 18th Congressional District, where Democrat Zack Space defeated Republican Joy Padgett for the seat formerly held by GOP Rep. Bob Ney, CNN projected.

Ney resigned Friday after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal.

In Florida's 16th District, CNN projected Democrat Tim Mahoney defeated Republican Joe Negron. The seat was left open by the resignation of former Rep. Mark Foley after it was revealed he sent lurid electronic messages to congressional pages.

Foley's name remained on the ballot, and Negron had to convince voters that a ballot cast for Foley was really a ballot for him....

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/07/election.house/index.html