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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

Politics
North Dakota votes against marijuana legalization, rejecting Measure 3North Dakota votes against marijuana legalization, rejecting Measure 3
Politics

The measure was an attempt to get marijuana legalization in a conservative state. It failed.

By German Lopez
Politics
Coca-Cola and Pepsi’s deceptive tactic to stop soda taxes worked in Washington stateCoca-Cola and Pepsi’s deceptive tactic to stop soda taxes worked in Washington state
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A ban on future soda taxes was approved under the guise of a “Yes! To Affordable Groceries” campaign.

By Julia Belluz
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Russia is unhappy the Democrats won the HouseRussia is unhappy the Democrats won the House
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The 2018 US midterm election results are in — and Russia feels like it lost.

By Alex Ward
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Republican Mike DeWine elected governor of OhioRepublican Mike DeWine elected governor of Ohio
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In a contentious battle for the seat, DeWine defeated Democrat Richard Cordray to retain the governor’s mansion under GOP control.

By Stavros Agorakis
It’s official: Democrats will control the House
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It’s a return to power after eight years in the minority.

By Ella Nilsen
Gun Violence
Washington votes to strengthen gun laws with Initiative 1639Washington votes to strengthen gun laws with Initiative 1639
Gun Violence

It was the only state ballot measure on guns this year — and it won.

By German Lopez
Politics
Abigail Spanberger elected to US House of Representatives: a Democrat just ousted a Tea Party starAbigail Spanberger elected to US House of Representatives: a Democrat just ousted a Tea Party star
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Dave Brat, once the face of the conservative insurgency, has lost reelection.

By Tara Golshan
Midterm Elections 2018
California voters reject the tyranny of daylight saving clock changesCalifornia voters reject the tyranny of daylight saving clock changes
Midterm Elections 2018

Now, will the state legislature?

By Brian Resnick
Politics
“Sit down ... you’re a terrible person”: Trump unloads on reporters during ugly news conference“Sit down ... you’re a terrible person”: Trump unloads on reporters during ugly news conference
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“You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn’t be working for CNN.”

By Aaron Rupar
Midterm Elections 2018
Ned Lamont elected governor of ConnecticutNed Lamont elected governor of Connecticut
Midterm Elections 2018

The Netroots have their revenge.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Massachusetts votes to keep transgender protections with Question 3Massachusetts votes to keep transgender protections with Question 3
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Midterm voters’ approval of Massachusetts Question 3 means transgender people will remain protected from discrimination.

By German Lopez
Politics
Mike Dunleavy elected governor of Alaska: rare 2018 pickup for RepublicansMike Dunleavy elected governor of Alaska: rare 2018 pickup for Republicans
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The Republican beat Democrat Mark Begich in what was originally a three-way race with independent Gov. Bill Walker.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Ron DeSantis solidly ahead in Florida governor’s race, headed for recountRon DeSantis solidly ahead in Florida governor’s race, headed for recount
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The Republican stayed close to Donald Trump, even amid troubling questions about his association with white nationalists.

By Dylan Scott
The midterm election shows white women are finally starting to abandon Trump
Politics

Women of color have backed Democrats for years. In 2018, more white women started to join them.

By Anna North
Midterm Elections 2018
Nevada just got rid of its “tampon tax”Nevada just got rid of its “tampon tax”
Midterm Elections 2018

Advocates argued that the sales tax on tampons and pads was unfair to women.

By Anna North
Politics
Utah votes to legalize medical marijuana with Proposition 2Utah votes to legalize medical marijuana with Proposition 2
Politics

Medical marijuana is now legal in this dependably conservative state.

By German Lopez
Republicans will hold on to their Senate majority
Politics

The GOP was aided by a favorable map, allowing them to hold on to their Senate majority and keep confirming Trump judges.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now the youngest woman elected to CongressAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now the youngest woman elected to Congress
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She’s one of Democrats’ biggest stars from this cycle.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Kevin Cramer wins North Dakota Senate raceKevin Cramer wins North Dakota Senate race
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He’s unseated vulnerable incumbent Heidi Heitkamp.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Tony Evers elected governor of Wisconsin: Democrats finally unseat Scott WalkerTony Evers elected governor of Wisconsin: Democrats finally unseat Scott Walker
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The blue wave has come to Wisconsin.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer wins Michigan governor race, defeating Bill SchuetteDemocrat Gretchen Whitmer wins Michigan governor race, defeating Bill Schuette
Politics

Whitmer exemplified a new approach by female candidates this cycle. And it worked.

By Anna North
Politics
Trump dissed Republicans who lostTrump dissed Republicans who lost
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Politics

Trump: They should have given me more “love.”

By Tara Golshan
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Ted Cruz reelected to the US Senate after a surprisingly competitive raceTed Cruz reelected to the US Senate after a surprisingly competitive race
Politics

The Beto O’Rourke hype wasn’t enough.

By Tara Golshan
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Democrat Sharice Davids just beat Rep. Kevin Yoder in a key Kansas House raceDemocrat Sharice Davids just beat Rep. Kevin Yoder in a key Kansas House race
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Davids is making history with her win; she’s the first Native American woman elected to Congress.

By Ella Nilsen
White evangelicals turned out for the GOP in big numbers again
Politics

All the policy wins that explain evangelical Christians’ loyalty to Trump — and their role in the 2018 midterm elections.

By Dylan Scott