Rep. Kevin CramerKevin John CramerRepublicans prepare to punt on next COVID-19 relief bill GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police Trump tweets spark fresh headache for Republicans MORE (R-N.D.) toppled Sen. Heidi HeitkampMary (Heidi) Kathryn Heitkamp70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents Susan Collins set to play pivotal role in impeachment drama Pro-trade group launches media buy as Trump and Democrats near deal on new NAFTA MORE (D-N.D.) in North Dakota’s hotly contested Senate race on Tuesday after a hard-fought campaign that emerged as a test of Democrats’ ability to hold on in deep-red territory.
From the beginning, Heitkamp was seen as one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for reelection this year. President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE won the state by nearly 36 points in 2016 and Cramer cast himself as a close ally of the president throughout his campaign.
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Still, early polls showed a close race and Heitkamp remained popular in the state.
But in the final month of the campaign, Cramer appeared to consolidate support as conservatives rallied around the controversial confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett KavanaughBrett Michael KavanaughGOP senators urge Trump to back off Murkowski threat Judd Gregg: A government in free fall The 7 most anticipated Supreme Court decisions MORE, who faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
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Heitkamp ultimately voted against Kavanaugh’s confirmation, setting the stage for GOP claims that she was out of touch with North Dakota voters.
Heitkamp’s seat was seen by Republicans as key to expanding their Senate majority and critical to Democratic efforts to retake the chamber.
The Cook Political Report rated the race as “Lean” Republican.
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