It’s no secret that Election Day was a success for Republicans. At press time, Republicans hold 240 seats in the U.S. House and Democrats hold 190 seats with a few races still undecided. When the dust settles, Republicans could hold up to 245 seats—a net gain of 66 seats. In the Senate, Republicans had a good night as well, with a six-seat net gain. This represents the largest power shift in Congress in the last 70 years.
 
In gubernatorial seats, the GOP will end up with a five-seat gain. However, given pickups in pivotal states like Ohio ...