CNN predicts Republican Katie Britt will become Alabama's first female senator, succeeding retiring GOP Sen. Richard Shelby.
CNN predicts Arkansas' first female lieutenant governor, Republican Leslie Rutledge. when Arkansas lieutenant governors run separately.
Newsom chose Weber, a former state assemblywoman, to replace Padilla, who was appointed to the US Senate.
After Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer surrendered, Yadira Caraveo may become Colorado's first Latina congresswoman. Caraveo is the daughter of Mexican immigrant parents. .
CNN predicts Connecticut's first Black secretary of state, Democrat Stephanie Thomas. Connecticut House member Thomas will replace appointed Democratic incumbent Mark Kohler.
Frost, who campaigned to reduce gun violence, said CNN he will push for universal background checks in Washington.