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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

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Trump endorsed one of his critics. Will it be enough to help her win her runoff in Alabama?Trump endorsed one of his critics. Will it be enough to help her win her runoff in Alabama?
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Rep. Martha Roby says she has “no regrets” about her 2016 critiques of the president.

By Li Zhou
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Hillary Clinton’s view of America under Trump: “organized cruelty”Hillary Clinton’s view of America under Trump: “organized cruelty”
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The former secretary of state painted a grim picture of America’s future under President Trump.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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The confusing ballot procedure behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Crowley’s Twitter beef, explainedThe confusing ballot procedure behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joe Crowley’s Twitter beef, explained
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Joe Crowley is still on the ballot in New York’s 14th Congressional District. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants him off.

By Ella Nilsen
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Beto O’Rourke is blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in fundraisingBeto O’Rourke is blowing Ted Cruz out of the water in fundraising
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O’Rourke says the average donation is $33.

By Ella Nilsen
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New polls show Democrats have a narrow path to a Senate majorityNew polls show Democrats have a narrow path to a Senate majority
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What the latest Senate polls tell us about the state of the 2018 midterm elections.

By Dylan Scott
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The midterm elections are shaping up to have a giant gender gapThe midterm elections are shaping up to have a giant gender gap
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Just one-third of women say they would pick a Republican this fall.

By Li Zhou
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A conservative critic attacked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s credentials — and got a major fact wrongA conservative critic attacked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s credentials — and got a major fact wrong
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The “pleasant ambiguity” of Medicare-for-all in 2018, explainedThe “pleasant ambiguity” of Medicare-for-all in 2018, explained
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Are we talking about single-payer health care or something else?

By Dylan Scott
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Utah primary election 2018 live results: SenateUtah primary election 2018 live results: Senate
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All eyes are on Mitt Romney.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
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Colorado primary election 2018 live results: governor and key House racesColorado primary election 2018 live results: governor and key House races
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An open governor’s seat and a vulnerable Republican House seat.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
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Oklahoma primary election 2018 live results: governor and medical marijuana ballot measureOklahoma primary election 2018 live results: governor and medical marijuana ballot measure
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The contentious governor’s race has spurred high early-voter turnout.

By Li Zhou
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Maryland primary live results: governor and House racesMaryland primary live results: governor and House races
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Democrats are duking it out for a shot at the governor’s mansion.

By Li Zhou
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Live results for the New York primary electionsLive results for the New York primary elections
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Michael Grimm and Joe Crowley headline the New York’s big House primary elections.

By Dylan Scott
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Live results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary electionsLive results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary elections
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Candidates for major Senate, House, and governor races are on the ballot.

By Tara Golshan, Li Zhou and 2 more
The 6 Senate seats Democrats could maybe, possibly win from Republicans
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The opportunities for Democrats to gain ground in the Senate, ranked from most to least likely.

By Dylan Scott
The 10 toughest Senate elections for Democrats in 2018
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A slightly sarcastic guide to some must-win Senate elections if you like Democrats.

By Dylan Scott
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez demonstrated the power of young women in politicsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez demonstrated the power of young women in politics
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People thought Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s win was a long shot. She showed them why young women should never be underestimated.

By Li Zhou
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Women kept on winning in Tuesday’s primaryWomen kept on winning in Tuesday’s primary
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They were also at the forefront of a progressive insurgence.

By Li Zhou
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Maybe Democrats should stop being afraid of the leftMaybe Democrats should stop being afraid of the left
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is a big sign that Democrats can run on socialist ideas and win.

By Dylan Scott
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A top House Democrat lost his primary — to a socialistA top House Democrat lost his primary — to a socialist
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ran boldly to the left of New York Rep. Joe Crowley — and won.

By Kay Steiger
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3 winners and 2 losers from the June 26 primaries3 winners and 2 losers from the June 26 primaries
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A striking win for the left, and some triumphs for the GOP establishment.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Maryland could elect its first African-American governor this fallMaryland could elect its first African-American governor this fall
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Democrats nominated Ben Jealous in their primary on Tuesday.

By Li Zhou
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Mitt Romney is basically a formality away from becoming Sen. RomneyMitt Romney is basically a formality away from becoming Sen. Romney
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The former Massachusetts governor wins Utah’s Republican Senate primary.

By Tara Golshan
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Jared Polis could become America’s first openly gay elected governorJared Polis could become America’s first openly gay elected governor
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Polis could make history in November.

By Ella Nilsen
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Is a high-ranking House Democrat about to lose his primary?Is a high-ranking House Democrat about to lose his primary?
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A primary for a New York congressional district is the perfect proxy war for Democrats.

By Kay Steiger