Election Day is always full of drama, and yesterday's midterms did not disappoint. Here are 10 great pictures from Election Day--both before and after the polls closed.
10. Member-elect Elise Stefanik (R) celebrates her victory in New York's 21st Congressional District.
Congratulations Rep. @EliseStefanik NY for your deservedly historic win. GOP voters got so much right this election. pic.twitter.com/j4bDsuhqP2
— Lee Boggs (@leeboggs) November 5, 2014Stefanik, a 30-year-old pro-life conservative Republican, became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.
9. Governor-elect Larry Hogan reacts to his huge upset victory in Maryland over Anthony Brown.
Photos from Larry Hogan's election night victory: http://t.co/HYK6fkp4an #mdgov pic.twitter.com/0MGKPSsGis
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) November 5, 2014In what was likely the biggest upset of the night, Republican Larry Hogan was elected Governor of Maryland over Democrat Anthony Brown. Brown had an eight-point lead in polling the week before the race, and the Republican Governor's Association said they went into debt to ensure a Hogan victory in the Old Line State.
8.Mitch McConnell "photobombed" at the polls.
Trending Now: McConnell photobomb; Tom Brokaw's 'alarming' moment & #ElectionDayPickupLines - http://t.co/8dwZfD2ZGt pic.twitter.com/wdo8E5ihCx
— FOX19 (@FOX19) November 5, 2014Sen. Mitch McConnell was "photobombed" while voting by presumably an Alison Lundergan Grimes supporter. McConnell would get the last laugh in the end, however, when he cruised to an easy victory over Grimes.
7. Huffington Post's homepage was blunt.
Meanwhile at the @HuffingtonPost: pic.twitter.com/y8ZUnjZkmV
— Andrés (@AndresTaborda_) November 5, 2014
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6. Split "I like Mike" sign at the Mike Michaud headquarters.
PHOTO: Cleanup at Michaud headquarters. via @Troy_R_Bennett #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/vpraJij7Nz
— Maine Breaking News (@bangordailynews) November 5, 2014Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) lost a hotly-contested election to incumbent Republican Governor Paul LePage. Michaud had a small lead in the vast majority of polls throughout the race, and LePage's seat was considered to be incredibly vulnerable.
5. Paul LePage (R) celebrates victory.
Paul LePage, the outspoken Republican governor of Maine, has won reelection http://t.co/5sw5LXyIX8 pic.twitter.com/IjklI5QlqA
— POLITICO (@politico) November 5, 2014Meanwhile in Lewiston, ME at the LePage headquarters, LePage took the stage to declare victory before Michaud had finished conceding his race. LePage, known for his blunt delivery and brass attitude, let all of his emotions show while celebrating his unlikely four-point victory over Michaud and Eliot Cutler.
4. The House of Representatives map was insanely red.
Remind me again -- which one is the "regional party" that has lost touch with America? pic.twitter.com/PsvbszSokt
— Kyle Smith (@rkylesmith) November 5, 2014While it was never really a question that Republicans would hold the House of Representatives, it was somewhat of a surprise that Republicans would surge to their biggest majority in the House since the Truman administration.
3. Chris Matthews is not happy with how the night is going.
Chris Matthews when they told him it was time to announce the Republicans took the Senate and he didn't wanna do it. pic.twitter.com/a8mVNc3hvk
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 5, 2014Chris Matthews channeled his inner McKayla Maroney "not impressed" face when Republicans took back the Senate.
2. "Come At Me Bro" sign at the Mitch McConnell rally.
This “COME AT ME BRO” sign has been following Mitch McConnell around for months. http://t.co/YqIlZt1Yk4 pic.twitter.com/TNMjGEV911
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) November 5, 2014McConnell fought through a tough primary and criticism that he was far too "establishment" for Kentucky.
1. Representative-elect Mia Love celebrating her election in Utah's Fourth District with her father.
Love, love this pic of @MiaBLove & her father as her victory became apparent. *This* is what tonight looks like! pic.twitter.com/mt0MOoU4v3
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) November 5, 2014Following a disappointing loss in 2012, former Saratoga Springs, Utah Mayor Mia Love was finally elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the first black female Republican ever to be elected to Congress.
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