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Midterm Elections 2018

Coverage of the 2018 midterm elections: the House, Senate, ballot initiatives, and more.

Every New York state primary race you need to know about, briefly explained
Politics

New Yorkers are headed to the polls for the second time this campaign season on September 13.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Trump just signed a measure to punish foreigners for interfering in US electionsTrump just signed a measure to punish foreigners for interfering in US elections
Politics

This is quite the turnaround for the president, who consistently denies Russia interfered in the 2016 election.

By Alex Ward
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
3 new polls show Democrats really could flip the House in November3 new polls show Democrats really could flip the House in November
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

These are the generic ballot numbers Democrats want to see.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The Rhode Island governor’s race, the left’s next chance for an upset, explainedThe Rhode Island governor’s race, the left’s next chance for an upset, explained
Politics

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo should be a shoo-in for reelection. But she’s not.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for New Hampshire primariesLive results for New Hampshire primaries
Politics
By Zac Freeland, Ella Nilsen and 3 more
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Ted Cruz’s surprisingly competitive battle against Beto O’Rourke, explainedTed Cruz’s surprisingly competitive battle against Beto O’Rourke, explained
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Cruz’s Republican colleague once called him a “miserable son of bitch.” Now the Texas senator needs the GOP’s help.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
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Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Cynthia Nixon: Democrats need to be more than a “gentler, more diverse version” of the GOPCynthia Nixon: Democrats need to be more than a “gentler, more diverse version” of the GOP
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Forget the bagel controversy; Cynthia Nixon wants to talk about Medicare-for-all.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
House Democrats’ top priority if they win in November is a sweeping anti-corruption billHouse Democrats’ top priority if they win in November is a sweeping anti-corruption bill
Politics

“I’m hoping that it’s the first or second bill this fall. It’s just that important.”

By Ella Nilsen
Every New Hampshire primary race you need to know about, briefly explained
Politics

Granite State voters are headed to the polls on September 11.

By Ella Nilsen
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Julia Salazar, the socialist politician accused of lying about her past, explainedJulia Salazar, the socialist politician accused of lying about her past, explained
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Salazar, a state Senate candidate in New York, identifies as Jewish, with a working-class immigrant background. Some critics don’t buy it.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Read the full transcript of Obama’s fiery anti-Trump speechRead the full transcript of Obama’s fiery anti-Trump speech
Politics

“This is not normal.”

By Libby Nelson
Politics
The 7 most important moments in Obama’s blistering critique of Trump and the GOPThe 7 most important moments in Obama’s blistering critique of Trump and the GOP
Politics

“It did not start with Donald Trump.”

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Somebody posing as Beto O’Rourke’s campaign sent texts proposing voter fraudSomebody posing as Beto O’Rourke’s campaign sent texts proposing voter fraud
Politics

An “impostor” asked for help transporting undocumented immigrants to vote.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Tuesday’s Massachusetts primariesLive results for Tuesday’s Massachusetts primaries
Politics
By Amanda Northrop, Ryan Mark and 2 more
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
In 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winningIn 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winning
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

The midterm elections are changing how black women interact with the Democratic Party.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Women candidates continued their winning streak during the Massachusetts primariesWomen candidates continued their winning streak during the Massachusetts primaries
Politics

Ayanna Pressley and other women candidates pulled out important wins.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The left’s best hope to pick up a Senate seat is in DelawareThe left’s best hope to pick up a Senate seat is in Delaware
Politics

The unexpectedly exciting Delaware Senate primary, explained.

By Ella Nilsen
Every Massachusetts primary race you should know about, briefly explained
Politics

Bay State voters are headed to the polls on September 4.

By Ella Nilsen
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Ayanna Pressley wins Massachusetts congressional primary in a suprise upsetAyanna Pressley wins Massachusetts congressional primary in a suprise upset
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Pressley’s win is another victory for candidates of color.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
New 2018 midterm poll has Democrats up 14 points on RepublicansNew 2018 midterm poll has Democrats up 14 points on Republicans
Politics

Democrats are regaining a strong footing to take back control of the House.

By Tara Golshan
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Brianna Wu survived Gamergate. Now she’s running for Congress.Brianna Wu survived Gamergate. Now she’s running for Congress.
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

“Female anger is a huge part of why we’re at this moment,” says the Massachusetts congressional candidate.

By Anna North
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Deb Haaland could make history as the first Native American woman in CongressDeb Haaland could make history as the first Native American woman in Congress
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

She wants more Democrats to focus on fixing climate change.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Who could be appointed to replace John McCain in the Senate, and the process behind it, explainedWho could be appointed to replace John McCain in the Senate, and the process behind it, explained
Politics

The appointee, a Republican likely named by Gov. Doug Ducey, will hold McCain’s seat until the next elections in 2020.

By Emily Stewart and Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Tuesday’s Oklahoma primaries runoffLive results for Tuesday’s Oklahoma primaries runoff
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A key races for governor is on the ballot in Tuesday’s Oklahoma runoff primary.

By Ella Nilsen, Dylan Scott and 3 more
Politics
Republican Ron DeSantis says electing black opponent Andrew Gillum would “monkey this up”Republican Ron DeSantis says electing black opponent Andrew Gillum would “monkey this up”
Politics

The comments came hours after Gillum pulled off an upset victory in Florida’s democratic gubernatorial primary.

By P.R. Lockhart
Explainers
Texas Republicans are trying to use Beto’s punk rock days against himTexas Republicans are trying to use Beto’s punk rock days against him
Explainers

The Texas GOP tried to make Beto O’Rourke look like a drunk punk kid. It backfired.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The North Carolina gerrymandering chaos that could upend the midterms, explainedThe North Carolina gerrymandering chaos that could upend the midterms, explained
Politics

North Carolina might have to redraw its House maps mere weeks before the midterms.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
4 winners and 1 loser from primary elections in Florida, Arizona, and Oklahoma4 winners and 1 loser from primary elections in Florida, Arizona, and Oklahoma
Politics

A shocking win, and some weird soccer.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Andrew Gillum wins Florida governor primary in upset victory for the leftAndrew Gillum wins Florida governor primary in upset victory for the left
Politics

The Tallahassee mayor will be the Democratic nominee in one of 2018’s most important governor’s races.

By Dylan Scott
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Martha McSally is the rare Republican woman putting gender at the forefront of her campaignMartha McSally is the rare Republican woman putting gender at the forefront of her campaign
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Others in the GOP have sidestepped the issue.

By Li Zhou
Politics
“McCain in a skirt”: Republicans are looking to the establishment to save a Senate seat in Arizona“McCain in a skirt”: Republicans are looking to the establishment to save a Senate seat in Arizona
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Rep. Martha McSally is poised to beat out two Trumpier options for the nomination.

By Li Zhou
Politics
McCain is hanging over Arizona’s primaries, even though his seat isn’t on the ballotMcCain is hanging over Arizona’s primaries, even though his seat isn’t on the ballot
Politics

John McCain looms large in the political futures of Martha McSally, Doug Ducey, and Kyrsten Sinema.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Why Democrats are worried the “blue wave” might stop short of FloridaWhy Democrats are worried the “blue wave” might stop short of Florida
Politics

Florida’s demographics are shifting. But it’s not turning the state completely blue.

By Tara Golshan
Every August 28 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Explainers

Voters head to the polls in Arizona, Florida, and Oklahoma to pick their general election candidates.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
Politics
2018’s single most important governor’s race is in Florida2018’s single most important governor’s race is in Florida
Politics

Ron DeSantis vs. Adam Putnam and Gwen Graham vs. the field in the Sunshine State’s primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Senate is desperate to avoid another government shutdown — but Trump isn’tThe Senate is desperate to avoid another government shutdown — but Trump isn’t
Politics

It looks like Congress won’t give Trump his border wall money. Will he force a government shutdown over it?

By Ella Nilsen and Tara Golshan
Politics
The truth about the Trump economyThe truth about the Trump economy
Politics

Did Trump unleash an economic miracle, or take credit for Obama’s work?

By Ezra Klein
Politics
House Democrats just previewed how they’d investigate Cohen’s allegations if they winHouse Democrats just previewed how they’d investigate Cohen’s allegations if they win
Politics

House Republicans have been reluctant to investigate Trump. Democrats have no such qualms.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Live results for Wyoming primary electionsLive results for Wyoming primary elections
Politics

Four Republicans look like the top contenders to win the open governor’s seat.

By Dylan Scott