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Midterm Elections 2018

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

Research shows electing women makes a real difference in people’s lives
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be part of an important phenomenon.

By Sarah Kliff
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Maybe Democrats should stop being afraid of the leftMaybe Democrats should stop being afraid of the left
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is a big sign that Democrats can run on socialist ideas and win.

By Dylan Scott
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Oklahoma voted to legalize medical marijuanaOklahoma voted to legalize medical marijuana
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A big win for medical marijuana advocates in Tuesday’s elections.

By German Lopez
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A top House Democrat lost his primary — to a socialistA top House Democrat lost his primary — to a socialist
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ran boldly to the left of New York Rep. Joe Crowley — and won.

By Kay Steiger
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Mitt Romney is basically a formality away from becoming Sen. RomneyMitt Romney is basically a formality away from becoming Sen. Romney
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The former Massachusetts governor wins Utah’s Republican Senate primary.

By Tara Golshan
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Jared Polis could become America’s first openly gay elected governorJared Polis could become America’s first openly gay elected governor
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Polis could make history in November.

By Ella Nilsen
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Is a high-ranking House Democrat about to lose his primary?Is a high-ranking House Democrat about to lose his primary?
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A primary for a New York congressional district is the perfect proxy war for Democrats.

By Kay Steiger
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Oklahoma teachers went on strike. Nearly 100 of them are now running for office to unseat Republican lawmakers.Oklahoma teachers went on strike. Nearly 100 of them are now running for office to unseat Republican lawmakers.
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They are going after the state lawmakers who didn’t want to give teachers a raise.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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Mitt Romney is now just like every other Republican: he’s with Trump for the tax cutsMitt Romney is now just like every other Republican: he’s with Trump for the tax cuts
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Romney says he will only rebuke Trump if “it is a matter of substantial significance.”

By Tara Golshan
The pretty dramatic New York House primary elections, explained
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Michael Grimm and Joe Crowley headline a raucous primary day in the Empire State.

By Dylan Scott
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Michael Bloomberg is going all in on Democratic House candidates in 2018Michael Bloomberg is going all in on Democratic House candidates in 2018
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Bloomberg plans to spend over $80 million on midterms. Most of that money is going to Democrats.

By Ella Nilsen
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The tough Senate map for Democrats is looking a little less toughThe tough Senate map for Democrats is looking a little less tough
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Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are moving in the Democrats’ direction.

By Dylan Scott
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Poll: immigration has become the No. 1 issue for voters in 2018Poll: immigration has become the No. 1 issue for voters in 2018
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A new Pew poll finds immigration has overtaken health care and the economy as a top 2018 issue.

By Ella Nilsen
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Republicans have a millennial women problemRepublicans have a millennial women problem
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Nearly 70 percent of young women say they are leaning toward Democratic candidates in the midterms.

By Li Zhou
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Charts: Trump is the target of historic voter backlash ahead of the 2018 midtermsCharts: Trump is the target of historic voter backlash ahead of the 2018 midterms
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New data shows Trump is a bigger election drag on his party than Obama ever was.

By Dylan Scott
Robert Mueller won’t save us
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

Only Congress can decide if the president is above the law.

By Sean Illing
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Ted Cruz thinks it’s “reasonable” to argue ACA’s preexisting conditions rules are now unconstitutionalTed Cruz thinks it’s “reasonable” to argue ACA’s preexisting conditions rules are now unconstitutional
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“I think that is a reasonable position for the Justice Department to take.”

By Dylan Scott
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Polls: Democrats have a good shot at turning Ohio blue again in 2018Polls: Democrats have a good shot at turning Ohio blue again in 2018
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Richard Cordray has a surprising lead over Mike DeWine in the gubernatorial contest.

By Dylan Scott
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A South Carolina Democrat admitted to abusing his ex-wife. He still won his primary.A South Carolina Democrat admitted to abusing his ex-wife. He still won his primary.
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Despite heat from national Democrats, Archie Parnell has refused to drop out.

By Li Zhou
Midterm Elections 2018
Trump’s biggest Republican critics paid the price in their primaries on TuesdayTrump’s biggest Republican critics paid the price in their primaries on Tuesday
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There’s a pattern to which Republicans are most likely to lose in a primary.

By Kay Steiger
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Women dominated the Virginia Democratic primary on TuesdayWomen dominated the Virginia Democratic primary on Tuesday
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The winning streak continues.

By Li Zhou
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4 winners and 3 losers from the June 12 primary elections4 winners and 3 losers from the June 12 primary elections
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The stuff you should know after the Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
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South Carolina House primary election results: Mark Sanford loses to Katie ArringtonSouth Carolina House primary election results: Mark Sanford loses to Katie Arrington
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The moderate incumbent fell to an insurgent conservative challenger after Trump came out against him.

By Dylan Scott
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Trump endorses Rep. Mark Sanford’s far-right primary challenger 3 hours before polls closeTrump endorses Rep. Mark Sanford’s far-right primary challenger 3 hours before polls close
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Trump dragged Rep. Mark Sanford’s 2009 “Appalachian Trail” affair into it.

By Tara Golshan and Dylan Scott
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The South Carolina Republican Party is looking for a way to make its candidates even more conservativeThe South Carolina Republican Party is looking for a way to make its candidates even more conservative
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This ballot question could be a stepping stone toward closed primaries in South Carolina.

By Li Zhou
Every June 12 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
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Voters head to the polls in Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina.

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 1 more
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Maine’s governor is threatening not to certify the results of Tuesday’s primaryMaine’s governor is threatening not to certify the results of Tuesday’s primary
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He called Maine’s new voting system “the most horrific thing in the world.”

By Ella Nilsen
Live results for Virginia, Nevada, Maine, and South Carolina primary elections
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Candidates for major Senate, House, and governor’s races are on the ballot.

By Dylan Scott, Li Zhou and 2 more
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Live results for Maine governor and House primary electionsLive results for Maine governor and House primary elections
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There’s a large field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Paul LePage.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
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Live results for Nevada’s Senate, governor, and key House racesLive results for Nevada’s Senate, governor, and key House races
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Nevada is a major battleground for Democrats.

By Li Zhou and Tara Golshan
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Live results for Virginia House primary electionsLive results for Virginia House primary elections
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Virginia’s quietly important House elections could help swing control of the House.

By Dylan Scott
If Democrats want to retake the House, they need to win big in Virginia
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Virginia’s quietly important House primary elections, explained.

By Dylan Scott
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Maine’s governor blocked Medicaid expansion for years. The race to replace him, explained.Maine’s governor blocked Medicaid expansion for years. The race to replace him, explained.
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Maine’s governor candidates are divided on Medicaid expansion in a long-running fight in the state over health care.

By Dylan Scott
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Maine voters blew up their voting system and started from scratchMaine voters blew up their voting system and started from scratch
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On Tuesday, Maine will become the first state in the nation to use ranked-choice voting.

By Ella Nilsen
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What time the polls close in the June 12 primary statesWhat time the polls close in the June 12 primary states
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There are primaries in five states and one special election in Wisconsin. Here’s what to know.

By Jen Kirby
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Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018Sen. Dean Heller is Democrats’ biggest Senate target in 2018
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Heller is the only Republican senator up for reelection in a state Hillary Clinton won in 2016.

By Tara Golshan
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How Democrats plan to pitch their economic agenda in a strong economyHow Democrats plan to pitch their economic agenda in a strong economy
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Democrats say many Americans are still struggling.

By Ella Nilsen
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The outlook for a blue wave, explainedThe outlook for a blue wave, explained
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The generic ballot is tightening, but Democrats are still narrowly favored.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Is the blue wave crashing? 11 experts on Democrats’ chances in 2018.Is the blue wave crashing? 11 experts on Democrats’ chances in 2018.
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A rough consensus: It could still go either way.

By Li Zhou
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Tuesday was another historic night for women candidatesTuesday was another historic night for women candidates
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Women won big in this week’s primaries.

By Li Zhou