Wrap: I'm Lauren Bale at Claire McCaskill's election watch party at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis.

Despite the passing of Claire's mother, Betty Ann McCaskill 8 days before the election, spirits appear to be high.

There are around x number of people here, including (insert famous people)

McCaskill is currently doing (insert activity here)

Reporting from Claire McCaskill's election watch party, I'm Lauren Bale.

Wrap: I'm Lauren Bale at Claire McCaskill's election watch party at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis.

Both McCaskill and her opponent, Todd Akin, had controversy filled campaigns.

Akin made national news with his comments on "legitimate rape."

McCaskill faced scrutiny over delayed tax payments on her private plane and 40 million in stimulus money given to companies connected to her husband.

McCaskill is currently awaiting results with her family and supporters, including (insert famous people)

Reporting from Claire McCaskill's election watch party, I'm (insert name here)

Wrap: Reporting from Senator McCaskill's election watch, I'm Lauren Bale

The doors opened right at 7 and the ballroom of the Chase Park Plaza was filled with at least 50 supporters within minutes.

The senator arrived at the Chase Park Plaza a little before 7, accompanied by her sister.

Reporting from McCskill's election watch, I'm Lauren 

Wrap: Reporting from McCaskill's election watch, I'm Lauren Bale

McCaskill's supporters are in high spirits and are cheering as results for the presidential race come in.

McCaskill's spokesman says the Senator will not be making an appearance at the election watch until after the results for her race have been called.

Reporting from McCaskill's election watch, I'm Lauren Bale

Wrap: Reporting from McCaskill's election watch, I'm Lauren Bale and that was the sound of McCaskill supporters at the CHase Park Plaza erupting into cheers after CNN predicted McCaskill will be reelected.

The senators spokesman says the Senator will not arrive until after the race is called

Reporting from McCaskill's election watch, I'm Lauren Bale

Wrap: Reporting from the Chase Park Plaza, I'm Lauren Bale.

Here in the ballroom, McCaskill's supporters are celebrating both the senate and presidential wins.

The crowd is signing, dancing and waving McCaskill banners.

McCaskill dedicated her reelection to her mother, who passed away just 8 days ago.

McCaskill also thanked supporters for proving Missouri was not too red for her to win the senate race.