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Stavros Agorakis

Stavros Agorakis

Politics/Policy Intern

    Latest articles by Stavros Agorakis

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    Vox Sentences: Eternal Recount of the Sunshine StateVox Sentences: Eternal Recount of the Sunshine State
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    Races in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia continue to have razor-thin margins as vote recounts continue; former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is sentenced to decades in prison for corruption.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: Venezuela’s 1 million percent price hikeVox Sentences: Venezuela’s 1 million percent price hike
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    A gunman opened fire at a Thousand Oaks, California, bar, killing at least 12; Venezuelan consumer prices continue to inflate.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: So what happens now?Vox Sentences: So what happens now?
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    Here’s the state of play following Tuesday’s elections; Turkey’s president defies US sanctions imposed on Iran.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Republican Mike DeWine elected governor of OhioRepublican Mike DeWine elected governor of Ohio
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    In a contentious battle for the seat, DeWine defeated Democrat Richard Cordray to retain the governor’s mansion under GOP control.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Midterm Election Results 2018: Ballot MeasuresMidterm Election Results 2018: Ballot Measures
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    Voters in states across the country voiced their opinions Tuesday on a range of ballot measures — from their right to purchase a gun to which bathroom they can use.

    By Stavros Agorakis and Ryan Mark
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    Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds wins first full term in IowaRepublican Gov. Kim Reynolds wins first full term in Iowa
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    Reynolds successfully defeated Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell in the tight governor race.

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    “I’m so fucking proud of you guys”: watch Beto O’Rourke’s emotional concession speech“I’m so fucking proud of you guys”: watch Beto O’Rourke’s emotional concession speech
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    “I have nothing to apologize for.”

    By Stavros Agorakis
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    Vox Sentences: Something to read if you’re still in line to voteVox Sentences: Something to read if you’re still in line to vote
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    See which races Vox is following on Election Day and beyond; the UN says 202 mass graves were uncovered in Iraq.

    By Stavros Agorakis
    Gillum 2020?
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    Why progressives are chattering about a Florida Democrat still running for governor.

    By Laura McGann and Stavros Agorakis
    The 13 most important governor elections in 2018, briefly explained
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    With many GOP seats open, Democrats could gain a lot of ground in the 2018 gubernatorial elections.

    By Stavros Agorakis and Dylan Scott