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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for August 2018

Politics
Less than 90 days out from the midterms, things are looking good — but not great — for DemocratsLess than 90 days out from the midterms, things are looking good — but not great — for Democrats
Politics

Democrats’ generic ballot lead has dropped in recent days, but they still have an advantage with voter enthusiasm.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Live results for Wisconsin governor, Senate, and House primary electionsLive results for Wisconsin governor, Senate, and House primary elections
Politics

There’s a bitter Republican contest to oust Sen. Tammy Baldwin and a deep bench of Democrats looking to kick out Gov. Scott Walker.

By Tara Golshan and Dylan Scott
Politics
5 winners and 3 losers from primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, and Connecticut5 winners and 3 losers from primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, and Connecticut
Politics

Ned Lamont makes a comeback! T-Paw does not!

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The GOP’s 2018 message: Be afraid. Be very afraid.The GOP’s 2018 message: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Politics

Republicans want voters to believe they’re living in a horror movie.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Ilhan Omar, a progressive Muslim woman, wins Minnesota primary for Keith Ellison’s House seatIlhan Omar, a progressive Muslim woman, wins Minnesota primary for Keith Ellison’s House seat
Politics

If she wins as expected in November, she would make history as one of the first Muslim women in Congress.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Randy “Ironstache” Bryce wins Democratic nomination to flip Paul Ryan’s House seatRandy “Ironstache” Bryce wins Democratic nomination to flip Paul Ryan’s House seat
Politics

The Bernie Sanders-backed union ironworker and viral Democratic sensation wins his heated primary.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Rep. Keith Ellison wins primary for Minnesota attorney general, despite abuse allegationsRep. Keith Ellison wins primary for Minnesota attorney general, despite abuse allegations
Politics

Ellison won out in a five-person Democratic field on Tuesday night.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes to Kris Kobach, a week after the state primaryKansas Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes to Kris Kobach, a week after the state primary
Politics

Kobach has won the Republican primary for governor.

By Ella Nilsen
The Minnesota primary elections, one of 2018’s fiercest battlegrounds, explained
Politics

Why Republicans and Democrats are both eyeing seats in Minnesota.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The Connecticut governor’s race, a rare 2018 opening for Republicans, explainedThe Connecticut governor’s race, a rare 2018 opening for Republicans, explained
Politics

A rising “blue wave” may not be enough to cancel out disapproval of the current Democratic incumbent.

By Li Zhou
The race to unseat Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Democrats’ white whale
Politics

Democrats still don’t have a clear star candidate in the Wisconsin governor’s race.

By Tara Golshan
Every August 14 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Politics

Voters head to the polls in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont to pick their general election candidates.

By Ella Nilsen, Tara Golshan and 2 more
Explainers
The abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explainedThe abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explained
Explainers

Why the media has been reluctant to assert whether new claims of domestic violence are credible.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Wisconsin’s vicious Republican Senate primary election, explainedWisconsin’s vicious Republican Senate primary election, explained
Politics

Kevin Nicholson faces Leah Vukmir for the right to oppose Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the midterm elections.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
An 11-year-old hacked a replica of Florida’s voting system in 10 minutesAn 11-year-old hacked a replica of Florida’s voting system in 10 minutes
Politics

A hackathon highlights the real threats malicious hackers pose to our democracy.

By Jennie Neufeld