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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    State legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 electionsState legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 elections
    Politics

    Things went well, but not exceptionally well, for Democrats.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The biggest spike in election searches Tuesday was for “dónde votar”The biggest spike in election searches Tuesday was for “dónde votar”
    Politics

    It’s Spanish for “where to vote” — raising hopes about Latino turnout.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Exit polls will give us an early — but imperfect — glimpse of the Election Day resultsExit polls will give us an early — but imperfect — glimpse of the Election Day results
    Politics

    Exit polls in the 2018 midterms will be a little different after a couple of media outlets have split off.

    By Emily Stewart and Dara Lind
    Politics
    What time the polls open and closeWhat time the polls open and close
    Politics

    Election Day has arrived.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Fox News, NBC, and Facebook pulled Trump’s racist campaign ad. He’s not happy about it.Fox News, NBC, and Facebook pulled Trump’s racist campaign ad. He’s not happy about it.
    Politics

    The latest controversy over Trump’s final campaign ad, explained.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump trails all potential women Democratic challengers in 2020 pollTrump trails all potential women Democratic challengers in 2020 poll
    Politics

    That includes Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Brian Kemp’s office opens investigation into Georgia Democratic Party days ahead of the electionBrian Kemp’s office opens investigation into Georgia Democratic Party days ahead of the election
    Politics
    Early voting is surging in Texas. That might be good news for Beto O’Rourke.Early voting is surging in Texas. That might be good news for Beto O’Rourke.
    Politics

    More people have already voted in Texas this year than voted in the entire 2014 midterms.

    By Emily Stewart
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the House. They still might not take Congress.Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the House. They still might not take Congress.
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Polls show good, but not great, signs for Democrats.

    By Emily Stewart
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    The battle over early voting, explainedThe battle over early voting, explained
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    Making voting more convenient is surprisingly controversial.

    By Emily Stewart

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