U.S. HOUSE

Ruppersberger, Van Hollen win

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

KEY RACES

Maryland 2nd

Ruppersberger 54%

Bentley 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% reporting

LOCAL RACES

Question P passes

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

Md. Sen. Baker loses

Senior Dem. leader defeated; House Speaker Taylor in close battle.