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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for May 2018

Politics
Live results for Indiana’s Senate and House primary electionsLive results for Indiana’s Senate and House primary elections
Politics

Republicans Todd Rokita, Luke Messer, and Mike Braun will face off in the Senate primary.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Richard Cordray beats Dennis Kucinich for Ohio Democratic governor nominationRichard Cordray beats Dennis Kucinich for Ohio Democratic governor nomination
Politics

He will be the party’s standard-bearer in one of 2018’s most important governor’s races.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Mike DeWine wins Republican nomination in Ohio governor’s raceMike DeWine wins Republican nomination in Ohio governor’s race
Politics

He will be the party’s standard-bearer in one of 2018’s most important governor’s races.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Mike Braun wins Indiana’s Republican Senate primary, after outspending his opponentsMike Braun wins Indiana’s Republican Senate primary, after outspending his opponents
Politics

After spending roughly $4.5 million in the primary, outsider candidate Braun is set to challenge vulnerable Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Democrats just previewed their secret weapon against Republicans in the 2018 midtermsDemocrats just previewed their secret weapon against Republicans in the 2018 midterms
Politics

Obamacare rate hikes are set to surge ahead of the 2018 elections. Democrats say Trump is to blame.

By Ella Nilsen
May 8 primary elections: live results
Politics

Don Blankenship, Dennis Kucinich, Todd Rokita, and many more are on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary elections.

By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 1 more
Politics
Live results for West Virginia’s Senate and House primary racesLive results for West Virginia’s Senate and House primary races
Politics

Don Blankenship vs. Evan Jenkins vs. Patrick Morrisey in the Senate GOP primary to challenge Joe Manchin.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Ohio’s governor, Senate, and House primary racesLive results for Ohio’s governor, Senate, and House primary races
Politics

Dennis Kucinich vs. Richard Cordray and Mike DeWine vs. Mary Taylor for the Ohio governor nominations.

By Dylan Scott
North Carolina’s extreme gerrymandering could save the House Republican majority
Politics

The state’s incomprehensible, constantly changing congressional districts, explained.

By Ella Nilsen
Every May 8 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Explainers

Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia are holding their primaries. Here are 16 races to watch.

By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 1 more
Politics
Don Blankenship’s surge in the West Virginia Senate race, explainedDon Blankenship’s surge in the West Virginia Senate race, explained
Politics

Don Blankenship and Joe Manchin are headlining one of the most important 2018 Senate campaigns.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Why Ohio has one of the most bizarre — and important — governor’s races in 2018Why Ohio has one of the most bizarre — and important — governor’s races in 2018
Politics

Dennis Kucinich, Bashar al-Assad, Kasich 2020, and the FBI: Ohio’s 2018 governor’s race, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The next House special election Republicans are terrified they might loseThe next House special election Republicans are terrified they might lose
Politics

Melanie Leneghan vs. Troy Balderson in the GOP primary, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Indiana’s expensive and nasty Republican Senate primary, explainedIndiana’s expensive and nasty Republican Senate primary, explained
Politics

Rep. Todd Rokita, Rep. Luke Messer, and Mike Braun are in a bruising fight for the chance to unseat Democrat Joe Donnelly.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
A quick guide to May 8 primaries in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and North CarolinaA quick guide to May 8 primaries in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and North Carolina
Politics

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections in Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia.

By Emily Stewart