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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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    Progressive Democrats in competitive House districts had a bad nightProgressive Democrats in competitive House districts had a bad night
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    Progressive energy helped moderate Democrats win on election night. But progressive candidates weren’t so lucky.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Republican Josh Hawley defeats Sen. Claire McCaskill in Missouri Senate raceRepublican Josh Hawley defeats Sen. Claire McCaskill in Missouri Senate race
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    McCaskill’s loss in Missouri is a serious blow to Senate Democrats.

    By Ella Nilsen
    It’s official: Democrats will control the House
    Politics

    It’s a return to power after eight years in the minority.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Democrat Deb Haaland’s win in New Mexico is historicDemocrat Deb Haaland’s win in New Mexico is historic
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    Haaland is one of the first Native American women elected to Congress.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Democrat Jacky Rosen beats endangered Republican Sen. Dean Heller in NevadaDemocrat Jacky Rosen beats endangered Republican Sen. Dean Heller in Nevada
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    The Nevada Senate seat was a must-win for Democrats.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Democrat Sharice Davids just beat Rep. Kevin Yoder in a key Kansas House raceDemocrat Sharice Davids just beat Rep. Kevin Yoder in a key Kansas House race
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    Davids is making history with her win; she’s the first Native American woman elected to Congress.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Sen. Bob Menendez wins reelection in New JerseySen. Bob Menendez wins reelection in New Jersey
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    Menendez was in an unusually close race with Republican Bob Hugin.

    By Ella Nilsen
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    Republican Rep. Steve King hangs on to his seat, but just barelyRepublican Rep. Steve King hangs on to his seat, but just barely
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    Iowa voters sent King a message after years of racist rhetoric.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Ayanna Pressley is the first black woman Massachusetts is sending to CongressAyanna Pressley is the first black woman Massachusetts is sending to Congress
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    Pressley made history on Tuesday night.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    2018 Midterm Live Results: Historic Races2018 Midterm Live Results: Historic Races
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    There’s an astonishing number of candidates running who could be potential historic firsts this election.

    By Ella Nilsen and Ryan Mark