U.S. SENATE

Republicans take control

GOP's Dole wins in N.C., Sununu triumphs in N.H.; Democrat Carnahan defeated in Mo.

KEY RACES

Georgia Chambliss (R) ....................... 53%

Cleland (D) ......................................... 46%

96% reporting

Missouri

Talent (R) ........................................... 50%

Carnahan (D) ..................................... 48%

96% reporting

U.S. HOUSE

Ruppersberger, Van Hollen win

GOP retains majority in House; Md. Republicans Bentley and Morella defeated.

KEY RACES

Maryland 2nd

Ruppersberger (D)................................. 55%

Bentley (R) ............................................ 45%

100% reporting

Maryland 8th

Van Hollen (D) ...................................... 52%

Morella (R) ............................................ 48%

100% reporting

LOCAL RACES

Question P passes

Plan trims Baltimore City Council, establishes 14 single-member districts.

House Speaker trails

Casper R. Taylor Jr. awaits absentee ballot results; Key Senate Democrats Baker and Neall defeated.

Election coverage on Pages 18-27a and in the Maryland section

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