Republicans Win Big In Midterm Elections

NPR | By Mara Liasson

Published November 6, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Republicans recapture control of the Senate and add to their advantage in the House. Democrats gain ground in governor's mansions around the nation. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

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