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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for June 2018

Politics
South Carolina House primary election results: Mark Sanford loses to Katie ArringtonSouth Carolina House primary election results: Mark Sanford loses to Katie Arrington
Politics

The moderate incumbent fell to an insurgent conservative challenger after Trump came out against him.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump endorses Rep. Mark Sanford’s far-right primary challenger 3 hours before polls closeTrump endorses Rep. Mark Sanford’s far-right primary challenger 3 hours before polls close
Politics

Trump dragged Rep. Mark Sanford’s 2009 “Appalachian Trail” affair into it.

By Tara Golshan and Dylan Scott
Politics
The South Carolina Republican Party is looking for a way to make its candidates even more conservativeThe South Carolina Republican Party is looking for a way to make its candidates even more conservative
Politics

This ballot question could be a stepping stone toward closed primaries in South Carolina.

By Li Zhou
Every June 12 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Politics

Voters head to the polls in Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina.

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 1 more
Politics
Maine’s governor is threatening not to certify the results of Tuesday’s primaryMaine’s governor is threatening not to certify the results of Tuesday’s primary
Politics

He called Maine’s new voting system “the most horrific thing in the world.”

By Ella Nilsen
Live results for Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina primary elections
Politics

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

By Dylan Scott, Li Zhou and 2 more
Politics
Live results for Maine governor and House primary electionsLive results for Maine governor and House primary elections
Politics

There’s a large field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Paul LePage.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Nevada’s Senate, governor, and key House racesLive results for Nevada’s Senate, governor, and key House races
Politics

Nevada is a major battleground for Democrats.

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
Politics
Live results for Virginia House primary electionsLive results for Virginia House primary elections
Politics

Virginia’s quietly important House elections could help swing control of the House.

By Dylan Scott
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia
Politics

Virginia’s quietly important House primary elections, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Maine’s governor blocked Medicaid expansion for years. The race to replace him, explained.Maine’s governor blocked Medicaid expansion for years. The race to replace him, explained.
Politics

Maine’s governor candidates are divided on Medicaid expansion in a long-running fight in the state over health care.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Maine voters blew up their voting system and started from scratchMaine voters blew up their voting system and started from scratch
Politics

On Tuesday, Maine will become the first state in the nation to use ranked-choice voting.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
What time the polls close in the June 12 primary statesWhat time the polls close in the June 12 primary states
Politics

There are primaries in five states and one special election in Wisconsin. Here’s what to know.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018
Politics

Heller is the only Republican senator up for reelection in a state Hillary Clinton won in 2016.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
How Democrats plan to pitch their economic agenda in a strong economyHow Democrats plan to pitch their economic agenda in a strong economy
Politics

Democrats say many Americans are still struggling.

By Ella Nilsen