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

Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for May 2018

Politics
The media ignored the policy stakes in 2016 — don’t make the same mistake again in the midtermsThe media ignored the policy stakes in 2016 — don’t make the same mistake again in the midterms
Politics

Medicaid caps, SNAP cuts, new tax cuts, and more are on the ballot.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
A quick guide to May 22 primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and TexasA quick guide to May 22 primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas
Politics

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for another slate of primaries.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
Democrats’ new “Better Deal for Our Democracy,” explainedDemocrats’ new “Better Deal for Our Democracy,” explained
Explainers

Democrats are hoping Trump’s “drain the swamp” promise will come back to bite him in the 2018 midterms.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
John Fetterman: Pennsylvania Democrats’ tattooed rising starJohn Fetterman: Pennsylvania Democrats’ tattooed rising star
Politics

He’s a Bernie Sanders-endorsed steel town mayor who might be Pennsylvania’s next lieutenant governor.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
In 2018, the Tea Party is all in for TrumpIn 2018, the Tea Party is all in for Trump
Politics

And it’s making mainstream Republicans nervous.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Medicare-for-all progressive woman wins surprise victory in a key Nebraska House primaryMedicare-for-all progressive woman wins surprise victory in a key Nebraska House primary
Politics

Kara Eastman will face Republican incumbent Don Bacon in the Nebraska Second Congressional District in a crucial election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Brad Little, the establishment pick, wins the Republican primary in Idaho’s governor’s raceBrad Little, the establishment pick, wins the Republican primary in Idaho’s governor’s race
Politics

Little is the state’s lieutenant governor.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Idaho primary elections 2018: 3 Republicans battle in a heated governor’s raceIdaho primary elections 2018: 3 Republicans battle in a heated governor’s race
Politics

The results could affect the state’s health care and education systems.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Paulette Jordan, running to be the first Native American governor, wins Idaho’s Democratic primaryPaulette Jordan, running to be the first Native American governor, wins Idaho’s Democratic primary
Politics

She’s a young, progressive face in the state’s Democratic Party.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
4 winners and 3 losers from the primaries in Pennsylvania and Nebraska4 winners and 3 losers from the primaries in Pennsylvania and Nebraska
Politics

A good night for women, while Rick Saccone loses again.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Primary election results: Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, OregonPrimary election results: Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon
Politics

On May 15, voters determined key nominees for the House, Senate, and governor’s races.

By Andrew Prokop, Dylan Scott and 1 more
Politics
Scott Wagner wins Republican nod in the 2018 Pennsylvania governor’s raceScott Wagner wins Republican nod in the 2018 Pennsylvania governor’s race
Politics

He will face Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf in the general election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Idaho primary elections: live results for the governor’s raceIdaho primary elections: live results for the governor’s race
Politics

Republicans Rep. Raul Labrador, Lt. Gov. Brad Little, and Tommy Ahlquist are in an expensive, heated three-way race.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Lou Barletta wins Republican nomination in the 2018 Pennsylvania Senate raceLou Barletta wins Republican nomination in the 2018 Pennsylvania Senate race
Politics

He will face incumbent Sen. Bob Casey in the general election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Primary results for Pennsylvania’s House, Senate, and governor racesPrimary results for Pennsylvania’s House, Senate, and governor races
Politics

Democrats’ attempt to retake Congress hinge on Pennsylvania.

By Andrew Prokop and Dylan Scott