Democrats were gaining significant ground in the battle for House control Tuesday night, while Republicans held onto their majority in the Senate as voters weighed in on the first nationwide election in Donald Trump’s turbulent presidency. 

Democratic challenger Kendra Horn has upset incumbent Steve Russell in the race for Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District. 

Oklahoma voters rejected a state question that will allow retail establishments to house eye doctors, State Question 793. 

Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly approved a state question that has been described as a 'bill of rights' for crime victims. 

Joy Hofmeister has been reelected as the state superintendent of public instruction.

Incumbent Mike Hunter has secured another term as Oklahoma attorney general. 

Republican Matt Pinnell has won the race for lieutenant governor. 

Tulsa businessman Kevin Stitt has been elected the next governor of Oklahoma. 

Oklahoma voters have decided to send U.S. Rep. Tom Cole back to Washington.  Cole (R-Moore) was leading challenger Mary Brannon 62 percent to 34 percent with the Associated Press called the race just before 8 p.m. Tuesday. Cole, 69, has been serving in Congress since 2003 and is a Deputy Majority Whip. Click here for more election results from News 9.

Democrat Lieutenant Governor candidate Anastasia Pittman is holding her watcher party in Oklahoma City this Election Night.   Pittman has a lengthy history as a politician in Oklahoma. 

Supporters of Republican Kevin Stitt for governor say they like his experience as a businessman, while Democrat Drew Edmondson receives praise for his support of public schools.

Polling locations across Oklahoma opened at 7 a.m. for an election that will decide federal, state and local races.