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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

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More than 40 Democratic House candidates want Nancy Pelosi to step aside after 2018More than 40 Democratic House candidates want Nancy Pelosi to step aside after 2018
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Pelosi is raising tens of millions for Democratic candidates. A growing number say they won’t support her bid for speaker.

By Ella Nilsen
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“A blue flood, more than just a wave”: 8 experts on midterm elections after the Ohio special election“A blue flood, more than just a wave”: 8 experts on midterm elections after the Ohio special election
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Things are looking better and better for Democrats.

By Li Zhou
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Ben Jealous, a progressive running for Maryland governor, wants everyone to know he’s not a socialistBen Jealous, a progressive running for Maryland governor, wants everyone to know he’s not a socialist
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“I’m a venture capitalist, not a socialist.”

By Li Zhou
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
It’s official: women have been nominated for a record number of House seatsIt’s official: women have been nominated for a record number of House seats
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Democratic women notched a bunch of victories on Tuesday, making this the biggest year for women on the ballot in history.

By Li Zhou
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Live results for the Washington primary electionsLive results for the Washington primary elections
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Three important House races have primary elections on Tuesday night.

By Li Zhou
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Live results for the Ohio 12th special electionLive results for the Ohio 12th special election
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Danny O’Connor vs. Troy Balderson in 2018’s next big special House election.

By Dylan Scott
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Live results for the 2018 Michigan primary electionsLive results for the 2018 Michigan primary elections
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Democratic and Republican primaries for key governor, Senate and House elections are being held on Tuesday.

By Dylan Scott
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Live results for the Kansas primary electionsLive results for the Kansas primary elections
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Kris Kobach is challenging incumbent Jeff Colyer in the GOP primary for governor.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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Live results for the Missouri primary electionsLive results for the Missouri primary elections
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Nominees will be chosen in Missouri’s US Senate race and a key House race. Voters will also decide a statewide ballot initiative.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
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August 7 primary: live results for Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, and WashingtonAugust 7 primary: live results for Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, and Washington
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There’s a key special election in Ohio and other races that are central to Democrats’ efforts to spur a “blue wave.”

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 2 more
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4 winners and 3 losers from the August 7 primary and special elections4 winners and 3 losers from the August 7 primary and special elections
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Danny O’Connor, Gretchen Whitmer, and the rest of Tuesday’s primary election results.

By Dylan Scott
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Rashida Tlaib is set to be one of the first Muslim American women in CongressRashida Tlaib is set to be one of the first Muslim American women in Congress
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This Michigan progressive is expected to secure the Democratic nomination and win her race this fall.

By Li Zhou
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An openly LGBTQ Native American woman just won a Democratic House nomination in KansasAn openly LGBTQ Native American woman just won a Democratic House nomination in Kansas
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Sharice Davids narrowly beat Bernie Sanders-backed candidate Brent Welder for the nomination in Kansas’s Third Congressional District.

By Ella Nilsen
Explainers
Missouri voters just blocked the right-to-work law Republicans passed to weaken labor unionsMissouri voters just blocked the right-to-work law Republicans passed to weaken labor unions
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It’s the first time voters have overturned right-to-work laws through a ballot referendum in recent years.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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Ohio special election too close to call, but Republican Troy Balderson holds slim leadOhio special election too close to call, but Republican Troy Balderson holds slim lead
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He’s just barely leading Democrat Danny O’Connor in this red district.

By Dylan Scott
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It’s official: Sen. Claire McCaskill will face conservative Missouri AG Josh HawleyIt’s official: Sen. Claire McCaskill will face conservative Missouri AG Josh Hawley
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Hawley and McCaskill are essentially tied in the polls.

By Tara Golshan
Every August 7 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
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Democrats’ efforts to spur a “blue wave” will be put to the test, again.

By Dylan Scott, Ella Nilsen and 2 more
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The Ohio 12th, the next big 2018 special election, explainedThe Ohio 12th, the next big 2018 special election, explained
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But Danny O’Connor, the Democrat in the Ohio 12th special election, doesn’t support any of the left’s newly popular ideas.

By Dylan Scott
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House Republicans’ top-ranking woman is facing the toughest reelection of her careerHouse Republicans’ top-ranking woman is facing the toughest reelection of her career
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s seat in rural eastern Washington is looking competitive in 2018.

By Tara Golshan
Progressives want Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign for Michigan governor to be their next big victory
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These progressives want to beat Trump. But first, they want to fix the Democratic Party.

By Ella Nilsen
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Trump really doesn’t want Republicans to lose another special electionTrump really doesn’t want Republicans to lose another special election
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He tweeted about the Ohio race after stumping there this past weekend.

By Li Zhou
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A progressive resurgence is happening in deep-red KansasA progressive resurgence is happening in deep-red Kansas
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Kansas Republicans spent years enacting a conservative vision. Now Democrats want to fight back.

By Ella Nilsen
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Tennessee primary elections: live results for Senate and governor’s raceTennessee primary elections: live results for Senate and governor’s race
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A four-way Republican toss-up race for governor that’s testing the state’s appetite for Trumpism.

By Tara Golshan
Explainers
Missouri’s chaotic, contentious Senate race, explainedMissouri’s chaotic, contentious Senate race, explained
Explainers

Missouri’s Claire McCaskill might be 2018’s most vulnerable Senate Democrat.

By Ella Nilsen
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Washington has a top-two primary. Here’s how it works.Washington has a top-two primary. Here’s how it works.
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No lockouts are expected in the state’s most competitive races.

By Li Zhou