Illinois Senator Mark Kirk, a Republican, lost to Democrat Tammy Duckworth, who had been a popular member of the lower House of Representatives, projections show.

Republicans held another endangered seat as Ohio Senator Rob Portman beat out Democratic challenger Ted Strickland.

Democrats take first Senate seat from Republicans 

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Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Democrats take first Senate seat from Republicans

Washington - Democrats picked off their first Senate seat in their bid to regain control of the upper chamber of Congress.

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