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Midterm Elections 2018

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

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The first year every state sent a woman to Congress, in one mapThe first year every state sent a woman to Congress, in one map
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Vermont still hasn’t.

By Li Zhou
Whose vote counts?
Why America needs automatic voter registrationWhy America needs automatic voter registration
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Whose vote counts?

A simple fix to get more Americans to vote.

By Madeline Marshall
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Ayanna Pressley is the first black woman Massachusetts is sending to CongressAyanna Pressley is the first black woman Massachusetts is sending to Congress
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Pressley made history on Tuesday night.

By Ella Nilsen
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Sherrod Brown reelected to US Senate: old-time labor liberalism triumphs over Ohio’s rightward driftSherrod Brown reelected to US Senate: old-time labor liberalism triumphs over Ohio’s rightward drift
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An old-school win for an old-school Democrat.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The stock market seems just fine with Democrats in charge of the HouseThe stock market seems just fine with Democrats in charge of the House
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Apparently House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does’t sound bad to Wall Street.

By Emily Stewart
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Fox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midtermsFox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midterms
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An interesting coincidence.

By Aaron Rupar
A record-breaking number of women have won seats in Congress
Politics

They made history Tuesday night.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Voter suppression really may have made the difference for Republicans in GeorgiaVoter suppression really may have made the difference for Republicans in Georgia
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And that could send a message to Republicans nationwide.

By German Lopez
Culture
Taylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blueTaylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blue
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Swift’s anti-endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn failed to sway voters on Election Day.

By Aja Romano
Midterm Elections 2018
Early numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midtermsEarly numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midterms
Midterm Elections 2018

We won’t know the exact figures for a while.

By Emily Stewart
Climate
A major anti-fracking ballot measure in Colorado has failedA major anti-fracking ballot measure in Colorado has failed
Climate

Proposition 112 would have forced new oil and gas wells to be placed further away from homes, schools, and water sources.

By Umair Irfan
How white supremacist candidates fared in 2018
Politics

Self-described Nazis did poorly, but candidates linked to white supremacist groups did quite well.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Why Stacey Abrams isn’t conceding yetWhy Stacey Abrams isn’t conceding yet
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Absentee ballots could force this race into a runoff.

By Matthew Yglesias
Midterm Elections 2018
Democrats’ new House majority sets up fight over Trump’s tax returnsDemocrats’ new House majority sets up fight over Trump’s tax returns
Midterm Elections 2018

House Republicans’ ability to protect Trump is coming to an end. His tax returns may be the first target.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump says the midterm elections were a “Big Victory” for him. That’s not true.Trump says the midterm elections were a “Big Victory” for him. That’s not true.
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The Democrats won the House, and Trump feels fine.

By Alex Ward
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State legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 electionsState legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 elections
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Things went well, but not exceptionally well, for Democrats.

By Emily Stewart
Republicans are paying the Trump tax
Midterm Elections 2018

Trump’s political strategy is failing.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Democrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris KobachDemocrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris Kobach
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The legacy of former Gov. Sam Brownback proved too toxic for Kobach to overcome.

By Libby Nelson
Trump’s free ride from Congress just ended
Explainers

Investigations, legislative fights, impeachment? What Democrats’ House takeover could mean for Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
How Marsy’s Law performed in the 2018 midterm electionsHow Marsy’s Law performed in the 2018 midterm elections
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The crime victim bill of rights netted some big wins on Election Day.

By German Lopez
Midterm Elections 2018
Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah vote to expand MedicaidIdaho, Nebraska, and Utah vote to expand Medicaid
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More than 300,000 low-income Americans are on the brink of gaining coverage.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Republican Rick Scott appears to win Florida Senate race, defeating incumbent Bill Nelson — but recount possibleRepublican Rick Scott appears to win Florida Senate race, defeating incumbent Bill Nelson — but recount possible
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The state’s Republican governor is ahead of the Democratic incumbent in 2018’s most expensive Senate race.

By Dylan Scott
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Missouri votes to legalize medical marijuanaMissouri votes to legalize medical marijuana
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Three ballot initiatives aimed to legalize medical marijuana. Only one won.

By German Lopez
4 winners and 2 losers from the 2018 midterm elections
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Democrats take the House, Trump takes the Senate.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
“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
The lesson of the midterms: resistance works
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Trump’s free ride is over, thanks to activists who never accepted him.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Voters in Arkansas just gave 300,000 workers a raiseVoters in Arkansas just gave 300,000 workers a raise
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It’s the latest state to raise the minimum wage.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Climate
Florida Democrat attacked for taking “dirty coal money” defeats Carlos CurbeloFlorida Democrat attacked for taking “dirty coal money” defeats Carlos Curbelo
Climate

Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell won Florida’s 26th District.

By Umair Irfan
Explainers
Beto O’Rourke could lead a blue wave in Texas — even though he lost his Senate raceBeto O’Rourke could lead a blue wave in Texas — even though he lost his Senate race
Explainers

Beto lost. But he could still be a winner for other Democrats.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Ohio votes against defelonizing drug possession with Issue 1Ohio votes against defelonizing drug possession with Issue 1
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A big loss for criminal justice reformers.

By German Lopez
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Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy advance to Mississippi Senate runoff electionCindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy advance to Mississippi Senate runoff election
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The Republican senator and the Democratic challenger will face off in next month’s runoff election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Louisiana votes to eliminate Jim Crow jury law with Amendment 2Louisiana votes to eliminate Jim Crow jury law with Amendment 2
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The law made Louisiana one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury in felony trials.

By German Lopez
Politics
Texas Senate election results: Beto O’Rourke vs. Ted CruzTexas Senate election results: Beto O’Rourke vs. Ted Cruz
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Will Democrat Beto O’Rourke live up to all the hype?

By Tara Golshan
Science
Florida passed this year’s weirdest ballot initiative: a ban on vaping and offshore drillingFlorida passed this year’s weirdest ballot initiative: a ban on vaping and offshore drilling
Science

The unlikely combination of drilling and vaping was bundled into one amendment.

By Julia Belluz
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Voting hours in parts of Georgia extended after technical errors create long linesVoting hours in parts of Georgia extended after technical errors create long lines
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Voters in parts of Gwinnett County will have more time to vote.

By P.R. Lockhart
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Georgia, 2018’s most prominent voting rights battleground, explainedGeorgia, 2018’s most prominent voting rights battleground, explained
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How the governor’s race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp has fueled ongoing problems with voter access in Georgia.

By P.R. Lockhart
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Florida governor’s election live results: Andrew Gillum vs. Ron DeSantisFlorida governor’s election live results: Andrew Gillum vs. Ron DeSantis
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Florida voters will choose a new governor tonight. Vox has live results.

By Ella Nilsen
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How racist robocalls and an FBI inquiry are shaking up the Florida governor’s raceHow racist robocalls and an FBI inquiry are shaking up the Florida governor’s race
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Andrew Gillum versus Ron DeSantis is one of 2018’s most important campaigns.

By Dylan Scott
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Democrats are betting Andrew Gillum’s historic candidacy can change the Florida electorateDemocrats are betting Andrew Gillum’s historic candidacy can change the Florida electorate
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Why Democrats are growing more optimistic that the blue wave will sweep Florida.

By Ella Nilsen
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Why voting machines malfunctioned on Election DayWhy voting machines malfunctioned on Election Day
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More than 40 states use voting machines that are more than a decade old.

By German Lopez