Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

More from Election Day 2017: Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and others go to the polls

Politics
Virginia governor’s race results: Ralph Northam vs. Ed GillespieVirginia governor’s race results: Ralph Northam vs. Ed Gillespie
Politics

Ralph Northam and Ed Gillespie are squaring off in the highest-profile governor’s race of the Trump era.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
5 more Election Day races you need to follow5 more Election Day races you need to follow
Politics

A special election in Utah, a prescription drug initiative in Ohio, and more.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
This will be the first election for thousands of Virginians who thought they’d never be able to voteThis will be the first election for thousands of Virginians who thought they’d never be able to vote
Politics

“Once I got those rights back … I made it my duty to be here.”

By Dara Lind
Politics
What’s really at stake in Tuesday’s electionsWhat’s really at stake in Tuesday’s elections
Politics

Neglected races in New Jersey, Washington, and Maine have huge implications.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Maine will decide Tuesday whether to give 80,000 people health coverageMaine will decide Tuesday whether to give 80,000 people health coverage
Politics

Maine could become the 33rd state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
How Virginia’s governor race became a fight over sanctuary cities — which Virginia doesn’t haveHow Virginia’s governor race became a fight over sanctuary cities — which Virginia doesn’t have
Politics

Welcome to the new American culture war.

By Dara Lind
Politics
The Virginia elections will decide if 400,000 people get health careThe Virginia elections will decide if 400,000 people get health care
Politics

It’s not just about the governor’s mansion — it’s the statehouse.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Polling shows the Virginia governor’s race is coming down to the wirePolling shows the Virginia governor’s race is coming down to the wire
Politics

Most polls show Democrat Ralph Northam winning, but one now shows Republican Ed Gillespie ahead.

By Andrew Prokop