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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

Politics
Michigan votes to legalize marijuana with Proposal 1Michigan votes to legalize marijuana with Proposal 1
Politics

Michigan is the first state in the Midwest to fully legalize cannabis.

By German Lopez
Politics
Jared Polis becomes first openly gay person elected governor in AmericaJared Polis becomes first openly gay person elected governor in America
Politics

The Democrat ran on a progressive platform, contrasting himself from his Republican opponent.

By German Lopez
Politics
Tammy Baldwin reelected to US Senate: a progressive champion wins in WisconsinTammy Baldwin reelected to US Senate: a progressive champion wins in Wisconsin
Politics

The left can win in the Midwest.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Kristi Noem elected first woman governor of South DakotaKristi Noem elected first woman governor of South Dakota
Politics

The Republican beat Democrat Billie Sutton to become the first woman elected to the state’s highest office.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Joe Manchin reelected in West Virginia: the most conservative Senate Democrat survivesJoe Manchin reelected in West Virginia: the most conservative Senate Democrat survives
Politics

Republicans couldn’t beat the moderate Manchin.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Mike Braun elected to US Senate: Republican wins Indiana race over centrist DemocratMike Braun elected to US Senate: Republican wins Indiana race over centrist Democrat
Politics

Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly fell short in his reelection bid in the Midwest’s reddest state.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Florida votes to restore ex-felon voting rights with Amendment 4Florida votes to restore ex-felon voting rights with Amendment 4
Politics

The victory means more than 1 million people will regain the right to vote.

By German Lopez
Politics
Sen. Bob Menendez wins reelection in New JerseySen. Bob Menendez wins reelection in New Jersey
Politics

Menendez was in an unusually close race with Republican Bob Hugin.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Republican Rep. Steve King hangs on to his seat, but just barelyRepublican Rep. Steve King hangs on to his seat, but just barely
Politics

Iowa voters sent King a message after years of racist rhetoric.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Janet Mills becomes Maine’s first woman governorJanet Mills becomes Maine’s first woman governor
Politics

She takes over for the controversial, term-limited Paul LePage.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Jon Tester reelected to US Senate, holding on to Montana seat for DemocratsJon Tester reelected to US Senate, holding on to Montana seat for Democrats
Politics

The two-term incumbent held on, even though Trump won his state big in 2016.

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
Watch: The Daily Show explains why the Democrats’ House win could be good for TrumpWatch: The Daily Show explains why the Democrats’ House win could be good for Trump
Culture

“When all of his policies go wrong, he has someone to blame.”

By Constance Grady
Why wasn’t the blue wave bigger?
Explainers

Democrats won the popular vote in House races by a big margin. There is a reason that didn’t translate to more seats.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds wins first full term in IowaRepublican Gov. Kim Reynolds wins first full term in Iowa
Politics

Reynolds successfully defeated Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell in the tight governor race.

By Stavros Agorakis
Whose vote counts?
Why America needs automatic voter registrationWhy America needs automatic voter registration
Play
Whose vote counts?

A simple fix to get more Americans to vote.

By Madeline Marshall
Politics
Sherrod Brown reelected to US Senate: old-time labor liberalism triumphs over Ohio’s rightward driftSherrod Brown reelected to US Senate: old-time labor liberalism triumphs over Ohio’s rightward drift
Politics

An old-school win for an old-school Democrat.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The stock market seems just fine with Democrats in charge of the HouseThe stock market seems just fine with Democrats in charge of the House
Politics

Apparently House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does’t sound bad to Wall Street.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Fox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midtermsFox News barely mentions “the caravan” the morning after the midterms
Politics

An interesting coincidence.

By Aaron Rupar
A record-breaking number of women have won seats in Congress
Politics

They made history Tuesday night.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Voter suppression really may have made the difference for Republicans in GeorgiaVoter suppression really may have made the difference for Republicans in Georgia
Politics

And that could send a message to Republicans nationwide.

By German Lopez
Culture
Taylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blueTaylor Swift’s voter push wasn’t enough to turn Tennessee blue
Culture

Swift’s anti-endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn failed to sway voters on Election Day.

By Aja Romano
Midterm Elections 2018
Early numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midtermsEarly numbers suggest voter turnout soared in the 2018 midterms
Midterm Elections 2018

We won’t know the exact figures for a while.

By Emily Stewart
Climate
A major anti-fracking ballot measure in Colorado has failedA major anti-fracking ballot measure in Colorado has failed
Climate

Proposition 112 would have forced new oil and gas wells to be placed further away from homes, schools, and water sources.

By Umair Irfan
How white supremacist candidates fared in 2018
Politics

Self-described Nazis did poorly, but candidates linked to white supremacist groups did quite well.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Why Stacey Abrams isn’t conceding yetWhy Stacey Abrams isn’t conceding yet
Politics

Absentee ballots could force this race into a runoff.

By Matthew Yglesias