U.S. HOUSE

Ruppersberger, Van Hollen win

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

KEY RACES

Maryland 2nd

Ruppersberger (D) 54%

Bentley (R) 46%

96% reporting

Maryland 8th

Van Hollen 52%

Morella 47%

98% reporting

U.S. SENATE

Dems' razor-thin edge in doubt

GOP's Dole wins in N.C., Sununu triumphs in N.H.; Dems' Lautenberg takes N.J. seat.

KEY RACES

New Hampshire

Sununu 51%

Shaheen 47%

92% reporting

New Jersey

Lautenberg 54%

Forrester 44%

97%

LOCAL RACES

Question P passes

Plan trims 19-seat Baltimore City Council by four seats, establishes single-member districts.

House Speaker trails

'Cas' Taylor awaits absentee ballot results; Sen. leader Baker defeated.