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Midterm Elections 2018

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

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Live results for Alaska primary electionsLive results for Alaska primary elections
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The Republican primary will set up one of the fall’s most fascinating governor’s elections.

By Dylan Scott
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The campaign fraud scandal around California Republican Duncan Hunter, explainedThe campaign fraud scandal around California Republican Duncan Hunter, explained
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A damning indictment comes a few months from Election Day, and Rep. Hunter is on the ballot.

By Tara Golshan
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2 winners and 1 loser in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections2 winners and 1 loser in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
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Mark Begich and Foster Friess were the big names in Tuesday’s primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
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Live results for Minnesota primary electionsLive results for Minnesota primary elections
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Key races for governor, Senate, and House are on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries.

By Ella Nilsen
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Live results for the Connecticut primary electionsLive results for the Connecticut primary elections
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Republicans are homing in on the governor’s seat as the state’s economy continues to struggle.

By Li Zhou
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Live results for the Vermont primary electionsLive results for the Vermont primary elections
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There’s a heated Democratic contest for governor.

By Li Zhou
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Microsoft says it stopped a Russian cyberattack on conservative think tanksMicrosoft says it stopped a Russian cyberattack on conservative think tanks
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Russia also apparently went after the Senate and even Microsoft itself.

By Alex Ward
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2018’s most fascinating governor’s election, explained2018’s most fascinating governor’s election, explained
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The Alaska governor’s race is a true three-way contest: Bill Walker vs. Mark Begich vs. Mike Dunleavy.

By Dylan Scott
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Arizona’s Kelli Ward is campaigning with an alt-right troll to prove her love for TrumpArizona’s Kelli Ward is campaigning with an alt-right troll to prove her love for Trump
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She’s hitting the road with Pizzagate propagator Mike Cernovich.

By Li Zhou
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2018 Republican nominees don’t want to talk about Trump2018 Republican nominees don’t want to talk about Trump
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Trump is the leader of the GOP, but House Republican candidates don’t want to speak his name.

By Tara Golshan
Why conservatives love to hate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

A democratic socialist most Republicans have never heard has become ubiquitous in conservative media.

By Jane Coaston
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West Virginia is testing a mobile voting app for the midterms. What could go wrong?West Virginia is testing a mobile voting app for the midterms. What could go wrong?
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The state is letting members of the military and other overseas voters cast ballots through a new app called Voatz.

By Jen Kirby
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Andrew Cuomo claimed America “was never that great”Andrew Cuomo claimed America “was never that great”
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And now Trump is mad about it on Twitter.

By Ella Nilsen
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Democrats are nominating an unprecedented number of women to run for CongressDemocrats are nominating an unprecedented number of women to run for Congress
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Women, especially college-educated women, have been the epicenter of political backlash to Trump.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Less than 90 days out from the midterms, things are looking good — but not great — for DemocratsLess than 90 days out from the midterms, things are looking good — but not great — for Democrats
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Democrats’ generic ballot lead has dropped in recent days, but they still have an advantage with voter enthusiasm.

By Ella Nilsen
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Live results for Wisconsin governor, Senate, and House primary electionsLive results for Wisconsin governor, Senate, and House primary elections
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There’s a bitter Republican contest to oust Sen. Tammy Baldwin and a deep bench of Democrats looking to kick out Gov. Scott Walker.

By Tara Golshan and Dylan Scott
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5 winners and 3 losers from primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, and Connecticut5 winners and 3 losers from primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, and Connecticut
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Ned Lamont makes a comeback! T-Paw does not!

By Matthew Yglesias
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The GOP’s 2018 message: Be afraid. Be very afraid.The GOP’s 2018 message: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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Republicans want voters to believe they’re living in a horror movie.

By Dylan Scott
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Ilhan Omar, a progressive Muslim woman, wins Minnesota primary for Keith Ellison’s House seatIlhan Omar, a progressive Muslim woman, wins Minnesota primary for Keith Ellison’s House seat
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If she wins as expected in November, she would make history as one of the first Muslim women in Congress.

By Tara Golshan
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Randy “Ironstache” Bryce wins Democratic nomination to flip Paul Ryan’s House seatRandy “Ironstache” Bryce wins Democratic nomination to flip Paul Ryan’s House seat
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The Bernie Sanders-backed union ironworker and viral Democratic sensation wins his heated primary.

By Tara Golshan
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Rep. Keith Ellison wins primary for Minnesota attorney general, despite abuse allegationsRep. Keith Ellison wins primary for Minnesota attorney general, despite abuse allegations
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Ellison won out in a five-person Democratic field on Tuesday night.

By Ella Nilsen
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Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes to Kris Kobach, a week after the state primaryKansas Gov. Jeff Colyer concedes to Kris Kobach, a week after the state primary
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Kobach has won the Republican primary for governor.

By Ella Nilsen
The Minnesota primary elections, one of 2018’s fiercest battlegrounds, explained
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Why Republicans and Democrats are both eyeing seats in Minnesota.

By Ella Nilsen
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The Connecticut governor’s race, a rare 2018 opening for Republicans, explainedThe Connecticut governor’s race, a rare 2018 opening for Republicans, explained
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A rising “blue wave” may not be enough to cancel out disapproval of the current Democratic incumbent.

By Li Zhou
The race to unseat Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Democrats’ white whale
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Democrats still don’t have a clear star candidate in the Wisconsin governor’s race.

By Tara Golshan
Every August 14 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
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Voters head to the polls in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont to pick their general election candidates.

By Ella Nilsen, Tara Golshan and 2 more
Explainers
The abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explainedThe abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explained
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Why the media has been reluctant to assert whether new claims of domestic violence are credible.

By Ella Nilsen
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Wisconsin’s vicious Republican Senate primary election, explainedWisconsin’s vicious Republican Senate primary election, explained
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Kevin Nicholson faces Leah Vukmir for the right to oppose Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the midterm elections.

By Dylan Scott
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An 11-year-old hacked a replica of Florida’s voting system in 10 minutesAn 11-year-old hacked a replica of Florida’s voting system in 10 minutes
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A hackathon highlights the real threats malicious hackers pose to our democracy.

By Jennie Neufeld
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How a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott WalkerHow a black, firefighting union president plans to take on Scott Walker
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Mahlon Mitchell tells Vox that “Wisconsin is ready for a black governor.”

By P.R. Lockhart
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Hawaii primary elections: live results for governor and House racesHawaii primary elections: live results for governor and House races
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A nuclear false alarm has put an incumbent governor in danger.

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

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

By Ella Nilsen
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“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
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Things are looking better and better for Democrats.

By Li Zhou
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Democrats still want to make infrastructure week happenDemocrats still want to make infrastructure week happen
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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
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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
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“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
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Live results for the Washington primary electionsLive results for the Washington primary elections
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Three important House races have primary elections on Tuesday night.

By Li Zhou
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Live results for the Ohio 12th special electionLive results for the Ohio 12th special election
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Danny O’Connor vs. Troy Balderson in 2018’s next big special House election.

By Dylan Scott
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Live results for the 2018 Michigan primary electionsLive results for the 2018 Michigan primary elections
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Democratic and Republican primaries for key governor, Senate and House elections are being held on Tuesday.

By Dylan Scott