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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for May 2018

Explainers
The super-expensive, heated governor’s race you aren’t paying attention toThe super-expensive, heated governor’s race you aren’t paying attention to
Explainers

There’s a governor’s race in the fastest-growing state in the country: Idaho.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Live results for Nebraska’s Senate and House primariesLive results for Nebraska’s Senate and House primaries
Politics

Deb Fischer, Jane Raybould, Brad Ashford, and more are on the ballot in the 2018 Nebraska primary election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Oregon’s Republican governor primaryLive results for Oregon’s Republican governor primary
Politics

Knute Buehler, Greg Wooldridge, and others battle to take on Gov. Kate Brown.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
A quick guide to May 15 primaries in Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, and OregonA quick guide to May 15 primaries in Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, and Oregon
Politics

Voters head to the polls in four states to pick candidates for key House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Hedge fund managers are mad Republicans didn’t give them a bigger tax cutHedge fund managers are mad Republicans didn’t give them a bigger tax cut
Politics

Major GOP donors are holding back contributions because corporations got a bigger tax cut than them, CNN reports.

By Tara Golshan
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
If Republicans hold on to Congress in 2019, Obamacare repeal could come backIf Republicans hold on to Congress in 2019, Obamacare repeal could come back
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Repeal could quickly be back on the agenda if Republicans manage to hold on to the House and expand their Senate majority.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Why Pennsylvania’s congressional primaries are so important for Democrats in 2018Why Pennsylvania’s congressional primaries are so important for Democrats in 2018
Politics

The road to a Democratic House majority goes through the Keystone State.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
County sheriff races in 2018 might be the key to resisting Trump’s immigration plansCounty sheriff races in 2018 might be the key to resisting Trump’s immigration plans
Politics

Two county primaries in North Carolina might be Trump’s biggest setback of the primary season so far. A new report shows why.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Sheldon Adelson cuts $30 million check to help House Republicans win the midtermsSheldon Adelson cuts $30 million check to help House Republicans win the midterms
Politics

The casino billionaire is fighting for the common man.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Richard Cordray used to lead the government’s top consumer watchdog. Now he’s trying to become governor of Ohio.Richard Cordray used to lead the government’s top consumer watchdog. Now he’s trying to become governor of Ohio.
Politics

Cordray spent more than five years as the head of the government’s top consumer watchdog. He’s now running to succeed John Kasich as governor of Ohio.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Rep. Robert Pittenger has lost his House seat to primary challenger Mark HarrisRep. Robert Pittenger has lost his House seat to primary challenger Mark Harris
Politics

Harris almost beat him in 2016. This was the rematch.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Patrick Morrisey beats Don Blankenship to win West Virginia Senate GOP primaryPatrick Morrisey beats Don Blankenship to win West Virginia Senate GOP primary
Politics

He’ll face Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in one of 2018’s most closely watched races.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
North Carolina primary elections: live results for key House racesNorth Carolina primary elections: live results for key House races
Politics

Democrats have identified several districts with the potential to turn blue in a wave year.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Jim Renacci wins Republican nomination in Ohio Senate raceJim Renacci wins Republican nomination in Ohio Senate race
Politics

He will face Sen. Sherrod Brown in November.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Greg Pence, Mike Pence’s older brother, is one step closer to serving in CongressGreg Pence, Mike Pence’s older brother, is one step closer to serving in Congress
Politics

Winning the Republican nomination in a deep-red Indiana district means there’s likely going to be another Pence in Washington.

By Tara Golshan