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Midterm Elections 2018 Archive

Archives for August 2018

Politics
How a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott WalkerHow a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott Walker
Politics

Mahlon Mitchell tells Vox that “Wisconsin is ready for a black governor.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Hawaii primary elections: live results for governor and House racesHawaii primary elections: live results for governor and House races
Politics

A nuclear false alarm has put an incumbent governor in danger.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Newly found vote-counting errors tighten the Republican governor’s race in KansasNewly found vote-counting errors tighten the Republican governor’s race in Kansas
Politics

Kris Kobach has finally recused himself from vote counting in his own close race for governor.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
More than 40 Democratic House candidates want Nancy Pelosi to step aside after 2018More than 40 Democratic House candidates want Nancy Pelosi to step aside after 2018
Politics

Pelosi is raising tens of millions for Democratic candidates. A growing number say they won’t support her bid for speaker.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
“A blue flood, more than just a wave”: 8 experts on midterm elections after the Ohio special election“A blue flood, more than just a wave”: 8 experts on midterm elections after the Ohio special election
Politics

Things are looking better and better for Democrats.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Democrats still want to make infrastructure week happenDemocrats still want to make infrastructure week happen
Politics

If Democrats take back the House, the first thing on their to-do list will likely be fixing America’s roads and bridges.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Ben Jealous, a progressive running for Maryland governor, wants everyone to know he’s not a socialistBen Jealous, a progressive running for Maryland governor, wants everyone to know he’s not a socialist
Politics

“I’m a venture capitalist, not a socialist.”

By Li Zhou
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
It’s official: women have been nominated for a record number of House seatsIt’s official: women have been nominated for a record number of House seats
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Democratic women notched a bunch of victories on Tuesday, making this the biggest year for women on the ballot in history.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Live results for the Washington primary electionsLive results for the Washington primary elections
Politics

Three important House races have primary elections on Tuesday night.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Live results for the Ohio 12th special electionLive results for the Ohio 12th special election
Politics

Danny O’Connor vs. Troy Balderson in 2018’s next big special House election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for the 2018 Michigan primary electionsLive results for the 2018 Michigan primary elections
Politics

Democratic and Republican primaries for key governor, Senate and House elections are being held on Tuesday.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for the Kansas primary electionsLive results for the Kansas primary elections
Politics

Kris Kobach is challenging incumbent Jeff Colyer in the GOP primary for governor.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Live results for the Missouri primary electionsLive results for the Missouri primary elections
Politics

Nominees will be chosen in Missouri’s US Senate race and a key House race. Voters will also decide a statewide ballot initiative.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Politics
August 7 primary: live results for Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, and WashingtonAugust 7 primary: live results for Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, and Washington
Politics

There’s a key special election in Ohio and other races that are central to Democrats’ efforts to spur a “blue wave.”

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 2 more
Politics
Virginia Republicans just nominated an alt-right hero to run for SenateVirginia Republicans just nominated an alt-right hero to run for Senate
Politics

Corey Stewart’s Confederate leanings and “Unite the Right” support, explained.

By Jane Coaston