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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for June 2018

Politics
Utah primary election 2018 live results: SenateUtah primary election 2018 live results: Senate
Politics

All eyes are on Mitt Romney.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
Politics
Colorado primary election 2018 live results: governor and key House racesColorado primary election 2018 live results: governor and key House races
Politics

An open governor’s seat and a vulnerable Republican House seat.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Oklahoma primary election 2018 live results: governor and medical marijuana ballot measureOklahoma primary election 2018 live results: governor and medical marijuana ballot measure
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The contentious governor’s race has spurred high early-voter turnout.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Live results for the New York primary electionsLive results for the New York primary elections
Politics

Michael Grimm and Joe Crowley headline the New York’s big House primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary electionsLive results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary elections
Politics

Candidates for major Senate, House, and governor races are on the ballot.

By Tara Golshan, Li Zhou and 2 more
The 6 Senate seats Democrats could maybe, possibly win from Republicans
Politics

The opportunities for Democrats to gain ground in the Senate, ranked from most to least likely.

By Dylan Scott
The 10 toughest Senate elections for Democrats in 2018
Politics

A slightly sarcastic guide to some must-win Senate elections if you like Democrats.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Socialists of America member. Here’s what that means.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Socialists of America member. Here’s what that means.
Politics

The progressive candidate is changing notions of what socialism means for voters across Queens, the Bronx, and America.

By Jennie Neufeld
Research shows electing women makes a real difference in people’s lives
Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be part of an important phenomenon.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Maybe Democrats should stop being afraid of the leftMaybe Democrats should stop being afraid of the left
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is a big sign that Democrats can run on socialist ideas and win.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Oklahoma voted to legalize medical marijuanaOklahoma voted to legalize medical marijuana
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A big win for medical marijuana advocates in Tuesday’s elections.

By German Lopez
Politics
A top House Democrat lost his primary — to a socialistA top House Democrat lost his primary — to a socialist
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ran boldly to the left of New York Rep. Joe Crowley — and won.

By Kay Steiger
Politics
Mitt Romney is basically a formality away from becoming Sen. RomneyMitt Romney is basically a formality away from becoming Sen. Romney
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The former Massachusetts governor wins Utah’s Republican Senate primary.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Jared Polis could become America’s first openly gay elected governorJared Polis could become America’s first openly gay elected governor
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Polis could make history in November.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Is a high-ranking House Democrat about to lose his primary?Is a high-ranking House Democrat about to lose his primary?
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A primary for a New York congressional district is the perfect proxy war for Democrats.

By Kay Steiger