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Midterm Elections 2018

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

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2 new polls give Democrats a double-digit lead in the 2018 generic ballot2 new polls give Democrats a double-digit lead in the 2018 generic ballot
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A pair of surveys from top pollsters give Democrats a 12-point advantage in the 2018 election’s generic ballot.

By Dylan Scott
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Closing ads from the Georgia gubernatorial nominees perfectly illustrate the state of the partiesClosing ads from the Georgia gubernatorial nominees perfectly illustrate the state of the parties
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Stacey Abrams talks about issues; Brian Kemp says he’s not politically correct.

By Matthew Yglesias
9 women to watch from this year’s midterms
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Meet the breakout stars of the 2018 election.

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 3 more
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Democratic women are picking up momentum in another 8 House racesDemocratic women are picking up momentum in another 8 House races
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

The latest 2018 news is good for Democrats. It’s also great for women.

By Ella Nilsen
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The odds that Democrats will take the House in the 2018 midterms keep looking betterThe odds that Democrats will take the House in the 2018 midterms keep looking better
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100 days from the 2018 midterm election, here are three reasons Democratic odds are improving.

By Dylan Scott
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Every July 24 Georgia race you need to know about, briefly explainedEvery July 24 Georgia race you need to know about, briefly explained
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Georgia is one of the few states with July primaries. Here are the races to watch.

By Ella Nilsen
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Democrats are banking on a pro-coal, pro-teachers strike candidate to deliver for them in Trump countryDemocrats are banking on a pro-coal, pro-teachers strike candidate to deliver for them in Trump country
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“We’re giving Democrats a reason to vote Democrat again.”

By Ella Nilsen
Nancy Pelosi’s last stand
Explainers

If Democrats win in November, their first order of business is going to be a nasty leadership fight.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Poll: in 48 GOP districts, voters think Republicans are “more corrupt” than DemocratsPoll: in 48 GOP districts, voters think Republicans are “more corrupt” than Democrats
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The Democrats are focusing on GOP corruption this fall.

By Jane Coaston
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Michelle Obama may not want to be your president, but she still wants you to voteMichelle Obama may not want to be your president, but she still wants you to vote
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The former first lady launched an initiative on July 19 to encourage young people to head to the polls.

By Jennie Neufeld
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Trump critic Martha Roby wins her runoffTrump critic Martha Roby wins her runoff
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She ended up sweeping competitor Bobby Bright.

By Li Zhou
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A warning sign for the House GOP: Democratic challengers are raising more moneyA warning sign for the House GOP: Democratic challengers are raising more money
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Democratic congressional candidates raised more than incumbent Republicans in 56 districts in recent months.

By Tara Golshan
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The left’s gains in the 2018 Democratic primaries, explained in 3 chartsThe left’s gains in the 2018 Democratic primaries, explained in 3 charts
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More progressives are winning in 2018 than ever before. But there’s more to the story.

By Dylan Scott
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Republican House member once lamented you can’t call women “sluts” anymoreRepublican House member once lamented you can’t call women “sluts” anymore
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“Are we beyond those days where a woman can behave as a slut, but you can’t call her a slut?”

By Dylan Scott
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Poll: only 28 percent of young voters say they will certainly vote in the 2018 midtermsPoll: only 28 percent of young voters say they will certainly vote in the 2018 midterms
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Millennials are pretty reliable Democrats, but unreliable voters.

By Tara Golshan
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Trump endorsed one of his critics. Will it be enough to help her win her runoff in Alabama?Trump endorsed one of his critics. Will it be enough to help her win her runoff in Alabama?
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Rep. Martha Roby says she has “no regrets” about her 2016 critiques of the president.

By Li Zhou
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Hillary Clinton’s view of America under Trump: “organized cruelty”Hillary Clinton’s view of America under Trump: “organized cruelty”
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The former secretary of state painted a grim picture of America’s future under President Trump.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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Texas special election: the race to replace Blake Farenthold (for a few months)Texas special election: the race to replace Blake Farenthold (for a few months)
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Finding the accused sexual harasser’s replacement has turned into a real problem for Texas.

By Jane Coaston
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The confusing ballot procedure behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Crowley’s Twitter beef, explainedThe confusing ballot procedure behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Crowley’s Twitter beef, explained
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Joe Crowley is still on the ballot in New York’s 14th Congressional District. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants him off.

By Ella Nilsen
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Beto O’Rourke is blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in fundraisingBeto O’Rourke is blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in fundraising
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O’Rourke says the average donation is $33.

By Ella Nilsen
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Black voters exist in the Midwest. Democrats, ignore us at your peril.Black voters exist in the Midwest. Democrats, ignore us at your peril.
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Progressive candidates will fail in the Midwest if they erase voters of color.

By Eli Day
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I’ve spoken to hundreds of voters in “flyover country.” Socialism is an easy sell.I’ve spoken to hundreds of voters in “flyover country.” Socialism is an easy sell.
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Kentucky voters are ready for a bold progressive agenda.

By Richard Becker
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Centrist Democrats are crucial to building the left’s power in the MidwestCentrist Democrats are crucial to building the left’s power in the Midwest
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shows that Democrats are moving left. But liberal centrists are still necessary.

By Michael Brenes
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Meet the Democrat trying to unseat scandal-plagued Rep. Jim Jordan in his heavily Republican districtMeet the Democrat trying to unseat scandal-plagued Rep. Jim Jordan in his heavily Republican district
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Janet Garrett, Jordan’s third-time challenger, has already raised well into six-figures in Ohio.

By Tara Golshan
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Will Brett Kavanaugh turn out the Republican base in 2018? Republicans aren’t sure.Will Brett Kavanaugh turn out the Republican base in 2018? Republicans aren’t sure.
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Remember when Dean Heller said a Supreme Court pick could save him in 2018?

By Tara Golshan
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New polls show Democrats have a narrow path to a Senate majorityNew polls show Democrats have a narrow path to a Senate majority
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What the latest Senate polls tell us about the state of the 2018 midterm elections.

By Dylan Scott
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Trump thinks immigration is his party’s winning issue in midterms. The polls aren’t so sure.Trump thinks immigration is his party’s winning issue in midterms. The polls aren’t so sure.
Politics

Trump’s signature policy platform is a total wild card in the 2018 midterms.

By Tara Golshan
Explainers
Nazis and white supremacists are running as Republicans across the country. The GOP is terrified.Nazis and white supremacists are running as Republicans across the country. The GOP is terrified.
Explainers

The racist candidates are expected to lose, but they could drag their party down with them.

By Jane Coaston
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Democrats’ rising star Senate candidate says she won’t back Chuck Schumer as party leaderDemocrats’ rising star Senate candidate says she won’t back Chuck Schumer as party leader
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Arizona Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema told Politico Schumer has lost her vote.

By Kay Steiger
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A conservative critic attacked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s credentials — and got a major fact wrongA conservative critic attacked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s credentials — and got a major fact wrong
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The brilliance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bold campaign designThe brilliance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bold campaign design
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Ocasio-Cortez won on the issues — but her campaign’s unique branding certainly didn’t hurt.

By Diana Budds
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The “pleasant ambiguity” of Medicare-for-all in 2018, explainedThe “pleasant ambiguity” of Medicare-for-all in 2018, explained
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Are we talking about single-payer health care or something else?

By Dylan Scott
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Utah primary election 2018 live results: SenateUtah primary election 2018 live results: Senate
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All eyes are on Mitt Romney.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
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Colorado primary election 2018 live results: governor and key House racesColorado primary election 2018 live results: governor and key House races
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An open governor’s seat and a vulnerable Republican House seat.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
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Oklahoma primary election 2018 live results: governor and medical marijuana ballot measureOklahoma primary election 2018 live results: governor and medical marijuana ballot measure
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The contentious governor’s race has spurred high early-voter turnout.

By Li Zhou
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Live results for the New York primary electionsLive results for the New York primary elections
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Michael Grimm and Joe Crowley headline the New York’s big House primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
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Live results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary electionsLive results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary elections
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Candidates for major Senate, House, and governor races are on the ballot.

By Tara Golshan, Li Zhou and 2 more
The 6 Senate seats Democrats could maybe, possibly win from Republicans
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The opportunities for Democrats to gain ground in the Senate, ranked from most to least likely.

By Dylan Scott
The 10 toughest Senate elections for Democrats in 2018
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A slightly sarcastic guide to some must-win Senate elections if you like Democrats.

By Dylan Scott
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Socialists of America member. Here’s what that means.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Socialists of America member. Here’s what that means.
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The progressive candidate is changing notions of what socialism means for voters across Queens, the Bronx, and America.

By Jennie Neufeld