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  • Election Day By the Numbers

    AP imageRemember when painting by numbers was the easiest way to create a masterpiece? Well, here's a go at that midterm election-style. AEHQ breaks down what's at stake in the midterm election, digit by digit - and leaves it up to you decide whether to paint the races red or blue.

     

    **U.S. SENATE**

    Seats in the Senate: 100

    Democrats: 57

    Republicans: 41

    Independents: 2, who caucus with Democrat

    Elections Held Nov. 2: 37, with 19 Democratic and 18 Republican seat

    Seats needed for Republicans to win control: 10

    Wins needed for a 50-50 tie (with Vice President Biden as tie-breaker): 9

    "Likely Democratic" races: 48

    "Likely Republican" races: 45

    Toss-up races: 7

    General forecast of GOP pick-ups: 6-8

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    **U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

    Seats in the House: 435

    Democrats: 255 + 1 vacancy due to the resignation of Democrat Eric Massa, NY-29

    Republicans: 178 + 1 vacancy due to the resignation of Republican Mark Souder, IN-3

    Elections held Nov. 2: 435

    Seats needed for Republicans to win control: 39

    "Likely Democratic" races: 168

    "Likely Republican" races: 224

    Toss-up races: 43

    General forecast of GOP total after projected pick-ups: 224

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    **GUBERNATORIAL**

    U.S. governors: 50

    Democrats: 26

    Republicans: 24, counting Republican-turned independent Charlie Crist in Florida as a Republican seat

    Elections Held Nov. 2: 37

    Seats in play currently or most recently held by

    Democrats: 19

    Seats in play currently or most recently held by

    Republicans: 18

    Sitting governors seeking reelection: 13

    Former governors running again: 5

    Governorships with redistricting roles: 46

    "Likely Democratic" races: 12

    "Likely Republican" races: 27

    Toss-up races: 11

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    **WOW THEM AT THE WATERCOOLER WITH THESE FACTOIDS:**

    State with the most representatives: California, at 52

    States with the least representatives: Delaware, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Vermont are tied at 1

    The youngest candidate running this cycle: Krystal Ball, Democratic nominee in Virginia's 1st congressional district, at 28

    The oldest candidate running this cycle: Rep. John Dingell, D-MI, at 84

    Former President Bill Clinton campaign appearances in the 2010 cycle: 125 and counting

    *Data compiled from the Fox News Brainroom and RealClearPolitics.com

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    Days to Decide (2010 Election)