Debbie Wasserman Schulz and Alcee Hastings Stand Against GOP Tide

While its been a big day for Republicans, there have been some bright spots for Florida Democrats. Two Democratic incumbents won bids for another term.

With 47 percent of the vote in, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a rising star in Democratic circles, held on to defeat Republican challenger Karen Harrington, taking 60 percent of the vote.

U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings blew out Republican candidate Bernard Sansaricq. Hastings took 79 percent of the vote with 48 percent of precincts reporting.