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Midterm Elections 2022

Coverage of the 2022 midterm elections: House, Senate, ballot initiatives, and more.

The 2022 midterm elections, explained
It’s official: Florida is a red stateIt’s official: Florida is a red state
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The former swing state is now a lost cause for Democrats.

By Nicole Narea
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How abortion rights advocates won every ballot measure this yearHow abortion rights advocates won every ballot measure this year
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Pro-choice coalitions prevailed in red, blue, and purple states.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Donald Trump had a bad night Tuesday. Will it matter?Donald Trump had a bad night Tuesday. Will it matter?
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Republicans aren’t happy about Donald Trump right now. We’ve heard this before.

By Ben Jacobs
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Beware the post-midterm hot takes about Latino votersBeware the post-midterm hot takes about Latino voters
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Democrats seem to have staved off the worst, but Republicans still made some inroads.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
6 wins and 2 losses on climate in the midterms6 wins and 2 losses on climate in the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Climate action could be moving forward in Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, and even Texas.

By Rebecca Leber
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Why the red wave didn’t comeWhy the red wave didn’t come
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The midterms were a choice, not a referendum.

By Andrew Prokop
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
What wins for Medicaid and the minimum wage mean for the future of ballot initiativesWhat wins for Medicaid and the minimum wage mean for the future of ballot initiatives
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

A battle is underway as ambitious ballot measures compete with proposals to restrict their use. Which side is winning?

By Dylan Scott
The midterms were a resounding win for abortion rights — with one exception
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

So you voted because of abortion? Here’s what it got you.

By Dylan Scott
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How Americans voted for abortion rights, in one chartHow Americans voted for abortion rights, in one chart
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Abortion was on the ballot and Americans voted for it.

By Rani Molla
3 winners and 4 losers from the midterm results so far
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Big races and congressional majorities haven’t been called, but we have a few clear lessons.

By Ben Jacobs
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The first Gen Z member of Congress — and several other historic firstsThe first Gen Z member of Congress — and several other historic firsts
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Maxwell Frost, Maura Healey, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders are among the candidates who’ve made history.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. Here’s what that means.The Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. Here’s what that means.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock will go head-to-head again on December 6.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The midterms showed American democracy won’t go down without a fightThe midterms showed American democracy won’t go down without a fight
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Election deniers performed surprisingly poorly at the ballot box in 2022. That’s a good sign for democracy.

By Zack Beauchamp
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Arizona and Nevada could decide the Senate — and Democrats’ futureArizona and Nevada could decide the Senate — and Democrats’ future
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Buckle up for a messy week of waiting.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
California voters said no to taxing the rich to make EVs more affordableCalifornia voters said no to taxing the rich to make EVs more affordable
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Despite a looming ban on gasoline cars, Californians rejected Prop 30, a measure to boost cleaner vehicles.

By Umair Irfan
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
New Mexico just voted to make pre-K a universal rightNew Mexico just voted to make pre-K a universal right
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The successful ballot measure could provide a jolt to the national debate on child care.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
A mixed night for marijuana on the ballotA mixed night for marijuana on the ballot
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Victories in Maryland and Missouri, losses in Arkansas and the Dakotas.

By Mary Jane Gibson
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
South Dakota voters decide to extend Medicaid coverage to 45,000 peopleSouth Dakota voters decide to extend Medicaid coverage to 45,000 people
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Yet another Medicaid expansion ballot measure passed in a Republican state.

By Dylan Scott
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The 9 races that could decide Senate controlThe 9 races that could decide Senate control
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Georgia, Nevada, and Wisconsin are some of the closest contests in the country.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate seat for DemocratsJohn Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate seat for Democrats
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

His victory is critical for Democrats’ attempts to hang on to their majority.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Potential 2024 Trump challengers did well on election nightPotential 2024 Trump challengers did well on election night
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The Republican presidential primary starts now.

By Nicole Narea
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
J.D. Vance’s pivot to Trumpism pays off with Ohio Senate winJ.D. Vance’s pivot to Trumpism pays off with Ohio Senate win
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Vance’s win could well push Senate Republicans further to the right.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How do election calls get made? Two people in charge explain.How do election calls get made? Two people in charge explain.
Podcast
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Meet the people who count votes from 4,607 places.

By Jonquilyn Hill
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Why Florida and Missouri Republicans won’t let federal observers in polling placesWhy Florida and Missouri Republicans won’t let federal observers in polling places
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

It looks like a political stunt.

By Andrew Prokop
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Could an old-school approach to voting decide the midterms?Could an old-school approach to voting decide the midterms?
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

In nine states, voters might elect a Republican governor and Democratic senator (or vice versa).

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
What the final pre-election polls tell us about how the midterms will turn outWhat the final pre-election polls tell us about how the midterms will turn out
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

And, of course, how those polls could be wrong again this year.

By Andrew Prokop
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How Kari Lake became a MAGA star, and possibly Arizona’s next governorHow Kari Lake became a MAGA star, and possibly Arizona’s next governor
Podcast
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

A Lake expert tells Vox everything about her rise and what to expect after Election Day.

By Vox Staff
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The Western midterm contests that might surprise the countryThe Western midterm contests that might surprise the country
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Democrats may take a drubbing in the midterms. Here are some places voters could deliver upsets.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
We won’t know all the midterm results on election night. That’s normal.We won’t know all the midterm results on election night. That’s normal.
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

As is typically the case, states with more mail-in ballots may need more time to count them.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The plan to save America by killing the partisan primaryThe plan to save America by killing the partisan primary
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

It’s on the ballot in Nevada, and it may be coming soon to a state near you.

By Andrew Prokop
11 midterm races that could shape our climate future
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

It’s not just the Senate. State treasurers, attorneys general, and county elections matter too.

By Rebecca Leber
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
8 questions the 2022 midterms will answer8 questions the 2022 midterms will answer
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The winners of close races might not be known on election night, but here are some clues we might get about the future of US politics.

By Christian Paz
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Democrats limp behind Republicans on the messaging gameDemocrats limp behind Republicans on the messaging game
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The GOP has turned to their standards, crime and the economy, to rally voters.

By Ellen Ioanes
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The state of the economy on Election Day, explained in 6 numbersThe state of the economy on Election Day, explained in 6 numbers
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Rising prices have weighed heavily on the minds of voters who will soon determine the outcome of elections across the country.

By Madeleine Ngo
Politics
An atmosphere of violence: Stochastic terror in American politicsAn atmosphere of violence: Stochastic terror in American politics
Politics

Q&A with Kurt Braddock about how rhetorical strategies can lead to violence.

By Ellen Ioanes
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
3 Senate races that could still surprise us3 Senate races that could still surprise us
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The unexpectedly close contests in Iowa, Utah, and Washington, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How Democrats let blue states become GOP targets in the midtermsHow Democrats let blue states become GOP targets in the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

If there’s a “red wave,” it could come from Republican pickups in states like Oregon and New York.

By Ben Jacobs
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
How education culture wars have shaped the midtermsHow education culture wars have shaped the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

With calls of “parents’ rights” Republicans are targeting transgender youth up and down the ticket.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Video: The 3 possible outcomes of the 2022 electionVideo: The 3 possible outcomes of the 2022 election
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The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Why the congressional midterms matter so much.

By Adam Freelander
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
Why a Democratic Senate majority still matters ⁠— even if they lose the HouseWhy a Democratic Senate majority still matters ⁠— even if they lose the House
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

There’s one big reason Democrats need to hold the Senate.

By Li Zhou