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News you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 7

Liz Watson loses 9th district, but Monroe County Democrats remain positive

Watson lost the 9th District Congressional race to incumbent Trey Hollingsworth.

Republican Mike Braun thanks supporters in Senate victory speech

Braun said Republicans need to keep working hard the next two years to help re-elect Trump. 

Monroe County Republicans react to Hollingsworth's win

Many people talked about the “red wave” of election night.

Uncertainty turns to heartbreak as Donnelly loses Senate election

Indiana's Democratic senator lost his re-election bid to Republican challenger Mike Braun.

Braun wins Senate race, beating Donnelly

 Much of Braun’s campaign has focused on portraying him as a political outsider.

Hollingsworth wins Indiana's 9th Congressional District race

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee labeled District 9 as “a race to closely watch.” 

IMU ballots ran out multiple times, and the line was long. Voters waited anyway.

Students ate pizza and cookies while they waited.

IU Health Center offers free depression screenings at residence halls this week

These anonymous screenings will be offered at several residence halls.

2018 Midterm Election: Everything you need to know from Indiana, Monroe County

IDS reporters are talking to voters at the polls, attending watch parties and tallying live results after 6 p.m.

Monroe County polls to be open until 7 p.m.

 Higher than expected turnout made lines longer for voters. 

LIVE UPDATES: 2018 midterm election results from Monroe County

IDS reporters are gathering results from Monroe County and counties in the 9th Congressional District.

As Indiana elects its next US senator, a portrait of a split-ticket, first-time voter

Standing in a voting booth in Indianapolis two Saturdays ago, an IU freshman faced a tough decision.

Monroe County voters out early to cast ballots in Indiana midterm elections

 Refugee protection and health care reform were popular issues among voters.

News you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 6

Everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 6. 

Bloomington Culver's opens after four-year wait

The restaurant opened Nov. 5 at 1918 W. Third St.

Lyft, others to offer discounted rides to polls on Election Day

Lyft, Uber and Lime are some of the companies offering these deals.

IU student reports being raped at off-campus party

Police said the suspect is also an IU student.

IU Student Association changes name to IU Student Government

The organization changed the name to be more recognizable to students.

News you need to know for Monday, November 5