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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Cynthia Nixon: Democrats need to be more than a “gentler, more diverse version” of the GOPCynthia Nixon: Democrats need to be more than a “gentler, more diverse version” of the GOP
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Forget the bagel controversy; Cynthia Nixon wants to talk about Medicare-for-all.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
House Democrats’ top priority if they win in November is a sweeping anti-corruption billHouse Democrats’ top priority if they win in November is a sweeping anti-corruption bill
Politics

“I’m hoping that it’s the first or second bill this fall. It’s just that important.”

By Ella Nilsen
Every New Hampshire primary race you need to know about, briefly explained
Politics

Granite State voters are headed to the polls on September 11.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Top Trump official reportedly said Ted Cruz has a likability problem that could cost him his Senate seatTop Trump official reportedly said Ted Cruz has a likability problem that could cost him his Senate seat
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“How likable is a candidate? That still counts.”

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Somebody posing as Beto O’Rourke’s campaign sent texts proposing voter fraudSomebody posing as Beto O’Rourke’s campaign sent texts proposing voter fraud
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An “impostor” asked for help transporting undocumented immigrants to vote.

By Dylan Scott
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
In 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winningIn 2018, black women like Ayanna Pressley are fighting for political power — and winning
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

The midterm elections are changing how black women interact with the Democratic Party.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Women candidates continued their winning streak during the Massachusetts primariesWomen candidates continued their winning streak during the Massachusetts primaries
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Ayanna Pressley and other women candidates pulled out important wins.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The left’s best hope to pick up a Senate seat is in DelawareThe left’s best hope to pick up a Senate seat is in Delaware
Politics

The unexpectedly exciting Delaware Senate primary, explained.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Watch: Ayanna Pressley learns she won her Massachusetts primary for CongressWatch: Ayanna Pressley learns she won her Massachusetts primary for Congress
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She broke down in stunned tears of joy.

By Dylan Matthews
Every Massachusetts primary race you should know about, briefly explained
Politics

Bay State voters are headed to the polls on September 4.

By Ella Nilsen
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Ayanna Pressley wins Massachusetts congressional primary in a suprise upsetAyanna Pressley wins Massachusetts congressional primary in a suprise upset
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Pressley’s win is another victory for candidates of color.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
New 2018 midterm poll has Democrats up 14 points on RepublicansNew 2018 midterm poll has Democrats up 14 points on Republicans
Politics

Democrats are regaining a strong footing to take back control of the House.

By Tara Golshan
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Brianna Wu survived Gamergate. Now she’s running for Congress.Brianna Wu survived Gamergate. Now she’s running for Congress.
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

“Female anger is a huge part of why we’re at this moment,” says the Massachusetts congressional candidate.

By Anna North
The next decade is on the ballot in 2018
Explainers

To reverse Republican gerrymandering, Democrats must win key races this fall.

By Andrew Prokop
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Deb Haaland could make history as the first Native American woman in CongressDeb Haaland could make history as the first Native American woman in Congress
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

She wants more Democrats to focus on fixing climate change.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The North Carolina gerrymandering chaos that could upend the midterms, explainedThe North Carolina gerrymandering chaos that could upend the midterms, explained
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North Carolina might have to redraw its House maps mere weeks before the midterms.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
“McCain in a skirt”: Republicans are looking to the establishment to save a Senate seat in Arizona“McCain in a skirt”: Republicans are looking to the establishment to save a Senate seat in Arizona
Politics

Rep. Martha McSally is poised to beat out two Trumpier options for the nomination.

By Li Zhou
Every August 28 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
Explainers

Voters head to the polls in Arizona, Florida, and Oklahoma to pick their general election candidates.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
Politics
2018’s single most important governor’s race is in Florida2018’s single most important governor’s race is in Florida
Politics

Ron DeSantis vs. Adam Putnam and Gwen Graham vs. the field in the Sunshine State’s primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
Joe Arpaio’s last stand
Politics

The former Maricopa County sheriff is about to lose a race as Arizona shows signs of turning blue.

By Li Zhou
Politics
House Democrats just previewed how they’d investigate Cohen’s allegations if they winHouse Democrats just previewed how they’d investigate Cohen’s allegations if they win
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House Republicans have been reluctant to investigate Trump. Democrats have no such qualms.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Live results for Wyoming primary electionsLive results for Wyoming primary elections
Politics

Four Republicans look like the top contenders to win the open governor’s seat.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Alaska primary electionsLive results for Alaska primary elections
Politics

The Republican primary will set up one of the fall’s most fascinating governor’s elections.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
2 winners and 1 loser in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections2 winners and 1 loser in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
Politics

Mark Begich and Foster Friess were the big names in Tuesday’s primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Live results for Minnesota primary electionsLive results for Minnesota primary elections
Politics

Key races for governor, Senate, and House are on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries.

By Ella Nilsen