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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for June 2018

Politics
The outlook for a blue wave, explainedThe outlook for a blue wave, explained
Politics

The generic ballot is tightening, but Democrats are still narrowly favored.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Is the blue wave crashing? 11 experts on Democrats’ chances in 2018.Is the blue wave crashing? 11 experts on Democrats’ chances in 2018.
Politics

A rough consensus: It could still go either way.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Tuesday was another historic night for women candidatesTuesday was another historic night for women candidates
Politics

Women won big in this week’s primaries.

By Li Zhou
Politics
5 winners and 2 losers from the first set of this week’s primary elections5 winners and 2 losers from the first set of this week’s primary elections
Politics

Takeaways from New Jersey, Alabama, New Mexico, and other election results.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
3 winners and 2 losers from California’s 2018 primaries3 winners and 2 losers from California’s 2018 primaries
Politics

Democrats look like they’ve avoided lockouts in key House races.

By Andrew Prokop and Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Conservative groups poured millions into Montana’s Senate primaryConservative groups poured millions into Montana’s Senate primary
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Their preferred candidate won on Tuesday night. Now he will face off against Sen. Jon Tester.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Democrats appear to have avoided being locked out of key California House racesDemocrats appear to have avoided being locked out of key California House races
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California absentee ballots are still being counted, but Democrats look like they’re in a good position.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
California’s primary results suggest Democrats are on track for a House majorityCalifornia’s primary results suggest Democrats are on track for a House majority
Politics

A 5-point swing in cumulative votes relative to 2016.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Deb Haaland’s primary win means she will likely be the first Native American woman in CongressDeb Haaland’s primary win means she will likely be the first Native American woman in Congress
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There are currently only two Native American members on Capitol Hill.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
New Jersey is one of the most important states for Democrats’ House takeover effortNew Jersey is one of the most important states for Democrats’ House takeover effort
Politics

Three of the most competitive House races in the country are in New Jersey.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Live results for New Mexico’s governor and House primary racesLive results for New Mexico’s governor and House primary races
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Democrats want to make New Mexico more blue.

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
Politics
Missouri special election results: Lauren Arthur winsMissouri special election results: Lauren Arthur wins
Politics

Another in a continuing series of Democratic special election flips.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Is this fringe Democrat going to spoil a hotly contested California race for Democrats?Is this fringe Democrat going to spoil a hotly contested California race for Democrats?
Politics

The wild story of a Trump supporter backing a Democrat in the high-stakes primary in California’s 39th District.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Live results for New Jersey’s Senate and House primary racesLive results for New Jersey’s Senate and House primary races
Politics

New Jersey is among the key battleground states in Democrats’ fight to reclaim the House.

By Tara Golshan and Andrew Prokop
Live results for key June 5 primary races
Politics

A jungle primary in California, a Democratic challenger for Sen. Feinstein, a heated governor’s race in South Dakota, and much more.

By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 3 more