Here is a list of the Senate seat changes.  The balance of power is now 55 Democrats, 40 Republicans and 2 independents (Lieberman and Sanders).

Colorado:  Mark Udall (D) beat Bob Schaffer (R) for Wayne Allard's open seat. 52-43%.

New Hampshire:  Jean Shaheen (D) beat John Sununu (R), the incumbent.  52-45%.  This was a rematch. 

New Mexico:  Tom Udall (D) beat Steve Pearce (R) for Pete Domenici's open seat.  61-39%.

North Carolina:  Kay Hagan (D) beat Elizabeth Dole (R), the incumbent.   53-44%.

Oregon:  Jeff Merkley (D) beat Gordon Smith (R), the incumbent.  49-46%.

Races still to be decided are below the fold.

Alaska:  Ted Stevens (R), the incumbent, holds a lead over Mark Begich (D).  49-48%.  The differential is 3353 votes as of now.  99% of precincts reporting.  No word on how many votes to be counted.

Georgia:  Saxby Chambliss (R), the incumbent, beat Jim Martin (D).  50-47%.  But there will be an runoff election under Georgia law in December.

Minnesota:  Norm Coleman (R), the incumbent, holds a 590 vote lead over Al Franken (D).  The final count is not in.  An automatic recount will be done under Minnesota law.

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