Photos: Reno's Democratic Watch Party During A Blue Wave

KUNR Public Radio | By Jana Sayson

Published November 7, 2018 at 8:13 AM PST

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As the night wears on, a determined audience at the Democratic watch party in Reno listens as results are released from the 2018 Midterm Election.

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The crowd jumps in celebration as results for Clark County are counted and released. Washoe County numbers were released earlier in the evening.

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A crowd of all ages dedicated their night to waiting for results during the Democratic watch party at the Reno Ballroom.

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Clint Koble (left) ran for Congressional District 2 and spoke with attendees before ultimately losing his race to Republican Incumbent Mark Amodei.

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Julia Ratti takes the podium, thanking everyone for their hard work. Running as an incumbent for State Senate District 13, she celebrated a victory.

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Kate Marshall speaks in front of the camera moments after she delivered her victory speech for Nevada lieutenant governor.

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Teresa Benitez-Thompson spoke to attendees after she won Floor Majority Leader for State Assembly District 27.

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The Democratic watch party took place at the Reno Ballroom Tuesday night. Over 200 people attended the watch party, awaiting results of the 2018 Midterm Elections. Celebrations erupted at the wake of a blue wave sweeping Nevada. Two major Democratic victories include the election of Steve Sisolak as the state's governor and Jacky Rosen as U.S. senator, replacing Incumbent Republican Senator Dean Heller.

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KUNR's Krysta Scripter attended the GOP viewing party at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. You can view the images of that event now.