By TIME Video
The big winners of Tuesday’s midterm elections were Republicans — specifically Mitch McConnell, who’s expected to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader.
And change also came for states that voted on recreational marijuana use. Those in Oregon and Alaska voted to legalize pot use, while others took smaller steps towards legalization.
Finally, need a sure-fire way to predict which governors won last night? The amount of money they spent on TV ads.
Watch above for the things you need to know right now about Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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