Washington, Nov. 4 -- Key projection calls have determined major victories in high-stakes state and federal contests across the country.

According to projections by ABC News, Democrat David Crowley will win the Wisconsin gubernatorial race. His historic victory makes him the state's first Black governor.

In Nevada, The Associated Press projects that Democratic State Attorney General Aaron Ford will win the governor's race, successfully flipping the executive seat for Democrats.

Meanwhile, in federal legislative races, The Associated Press projects that Republican Senator Pete Ricketts will hold his US Senate seat in Nebraska. Ricketts defeated independent challenger Dan Osborn, who has formally conceded the race.

This comes amid a maj...