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Midterm Elections 2018

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

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Proportional representation could save AmericaProportional representation could save America
Politics

Sometimes there are simple solutions to complicated problems.

By Matthew Yglesias
How this Mexican-Palestinian-American progressive is selling the anti-corruption message in Trump country
Explainers

Conservative Southern California has always been plagued with corruption scandals. Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar thinks he can change that.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
People don’t like “PC culture”People don’t like “PC culture”
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The culture around “political correctness” is bad.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Georgia put 53,000 voter registrations on hold, fueling new charges of voter suppressionGeorgia put 53,000 voter registrations on hold, fueling new charges of voter suppression
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As Election Day nears, Georgia residents fear that voter purges and delayed registrations will hurt black voters.

By P.R. Lockhart
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Beto O’Rourke fundraised triple what Sen. Ted Cruz did in the past 3 monthsBeto O’Rourke fundraised triple what Sen. Ted Cruz did in the past 3 months
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But the Democrat’s unfavorability is growing in Texas.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Mitt Romney: Trump shouldn’t be impeached because he’s a “sitting president”Mitt Romney: Trump shouldn’t be impeached because he’s a “sitting president”
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Mitt Romney, who is running for Senate in Utah, shows us once again that he’s done being a Never Trumper.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Democrats are going for laughs in their midterms ads. Republicans are going for fear.Democrats are going for laughs in their midterms ads. Republicans are going for fear.
Politics

Why 2018 candidates, parties, and PACs are getting creative with their political ads.

By Ella Nilsen
Nevada Democratic Senate candidate Jacky Rosen is making a bet that she can run on immigration — and win
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Rosen could shift the balance of power for Senate Democrats.

By Ella Nilsen
Harry Reid is still a Democratic kingmaker
Politics

His Nevada machine could make or break Democrats’ chances of taking the Senate.

By Ella Nilsen
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
The attacks on Arizona Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema’s upbringing, explainedThe attacks on Arizona Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema’s upbringing, explained
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Questions have emerged about whether she misrepresented part of her story.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Donald Trump’s dishonest Medicare-for-all attack, debunked in 3 chartsDonald Trump’s dishonest Medicare-for-all attack, debunked in 3 charts
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Trump calls Democrats “radical socialists” because they, like 60 percent of the country, support Medicare-for-all.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The case for a carbon taxThe case for a carbon tax
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It’s not an exciting solution for climate change. But it would be effective.

By Matthew Yglesias
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
New poll finds a 30-point gender gap going into the midtermsNew poll finds a 30-point gender gap going into the midterms
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Two-thirds of likely women voters say they support Democrats, according to a CNN poll.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
GOP Senate nominee calls #MeToo a “movement toward victimization”GOP Senate nominee calls #MeToo a “movement toward victimization”
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Rep. Kevin Cramer is looking to unseat Heidi Heitkamp in the upcoming US Senate race for North Dakota.

By Stavros Agorakis
Politics
Immigrants can make post-industrial America greatImmigrants can make post-industrial America great
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What Rochester, New York, can teach the rest of the country.

By Matthew Yglesias
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Voters in key Senate races say Kavanaugh battle is a motivator for the 2018 midtermsVoters in key Senate races say Kavanaugh battle is a motivator for the 2018 midterms
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Texas Republicans say the battle made them more energized. So do Arizona Democrats and Republicans.

By Emily Stewart
Culture
Taylor Swift just broke her noted silence on politics to endorse 2 Tennessee DemocratsTaylor Swift just broke her noted silence on politics to endorse 2 Tennessee Democrats
Culture

“I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love,” Swift wrote on Instagram.

By Aja Romano
Politics
Kavanaugh’s confirmation sets even higher Supreme Court stakes for 2020Kavanaugh’s confirmation sets even higher Supreme Court stakes for 2020
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Kavanaugh’s confirmation battle will make the Supreme Court a pivotal issue in 2018 — and 2020.

By Ella Nilsen
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Will Kavanaugh save the GOP in the midterms? Here’s what the polling says.Will Kavanaugh save the GOP in the midterms? Here’s what the polling says.
Politics

The evidence is complicated and the Kavanaugh effect could be contradictory.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
We are beginning to see which House seats Republicans think they’ll loseWe are beginning to see which House seats Republicans think they’ll lose
Politics

Democrats cast a wide net for the 2018 midterms. Now the GOP has to deal with it.

By Tara Golshan
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Why Amazon is fighting for $15Why Amazon is fighting for $15
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It has to do with politics as well as economics.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The charisma-free, extremely expensive Florida Senate race, explainedThe charisma-free, extremely expensive Florida Senate race, explained
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Rick Scott vs. Bill Nelson could be one of the most expensive campaigns in 2018.

By Dylan Scott
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The very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett KavanaughThe very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett Kavanaugh
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Republicans can’t risk demoralizing their voters by pulling the nomination.

By Dylan Scott
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How Trump could win in 2020How Trump could win in 2020
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Trump doesn’t have any personal history of consistency as a conservative. That could help him in the future.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Trump accuses China of 2018 election interference: “They do not want me or us to win”Trump accuses China of 2018 election interference: “They do not want me or us to win”
Politics

It’s a big escalation in the growing row between Washington and Beijing.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The latest developments in the abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explainedThe latest developments in the abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explained
Explainers

Here’s what they are and why they’re back in the news.

By Ella Nilsen
Midterm Elections 2018
Ted Cruz tweets out viral Beto O’Rourke video in a bizarre moveTed Cruz tweets out viral Beto O’Rourke video in a bizarre move
Midterm Elections 2018

It’s either a massive self-own or a racist dog whistle.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads
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Rep. Paul Gosar’s brothers and sisters are featured in ads for his opponent, David Brill.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
3 key themes in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s first face-off3 key themes in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s first face-off
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Cruz tried to define O’Rourke as a radical in their first debate for the Senate race in Texas. O’Rourke seemed unfazed.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Amazon’s looming challenge: Europe’s antitrust lawsAmazon’s looming challenge: Europe’s antitrust laws
Politics

And what’s next for American antitrust reforms?

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Democrats should worry about all their close special election lossesDemocrats should worry about all their close special election losses
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Democrats can’t rest on moral victories in the 2018 midterms.

By Dylan Scott
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The battle for state legislaturesThe battle for state legislatures
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Do you know the names of your state legislators?

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018
Politics

In 2016, the banks gave most to Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey. This year, it’s Jon Tester and Heidi Heitkamp.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Google’s Dragonfly abandons “don’t be evil”Google’s Dragonfly abandons “don’t be evil”
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The company’s China project will make it easier for the government to monitor people’s search queries.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The unprecedented number of women running for governor in 2018The unprecedented number of women running for governor in 2018
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There are just six women governors in the US. Twelve women are nominees for governor in 2018.

By Ella Nilsen
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Live results for New York primariesLive results for New York primaries
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See full election results for Thursday’s New York primary elections for governor and other state and local races.

By Jen Kirby, Ryan Mark and 2 more
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The 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign adsThe 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign ads
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Republicans are campaigning on culture wars. Democrats are focused on health care.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Live results for Rhode Island primary electionsLive results for Rhode Island primary elections
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See full election results for Wednesday’s Rhode Island primary races.

By Dylan Scott, Zac Freeland and 3 more
Explainers
Why New York City voters rolls were missing names again, explainedWhy New York City voters rolls were missing names again, explained
Explainers

“This is a perennial problem.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Florida’s GOP candidate for governor wants nothing to do with Trump’s Puerto Rico conspiracyFlorida’s GOP candidate for governor wants nothing to do with Trump’s Puerto Rico conspiracy
Politics

Ron DeSantis “doesn’t believe any loss of life has been inflated.”

By Dylan Scott