In a blow to Democrats, the Associated Press is projecting that Republican Evan Jenkins will oust Democrat Nick Rahall in West Virginia’s closely watched Third District. Rahall has held the seat, which includes the cities of Huntington and Beckley, since 1976. The victory is one more indication of West Virginia’s rightward shift. Republican Shelley Moore Capito won an easy victory earlier in the evening to become the state’s junior senator.

Additionally, with more than 85 percent reporting, Republicans hold the lead in West Virginia’s two remaining House races.