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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

Midterm Elections 2018
Democrats’ new House majority sets up fight over Trump’s tax returnsDemocrats’ new House majority sets up fight over Trump’s tax returns
Midterm Elections 2018

House Republicans’ ability to protect Trump is coming to an end. His tax returns may be the first target.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump says the midterm elections were a “Big Victory” for him. That’s not true.Trump says the midterm elections were a “Big Victory” for him. That’s not true.
Politics

The Democrats won the House, and Trump feels fine.

By Alex Ward
Politics
State legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 electionsState legislatures Democrats have flipped so far in the 2018 elections
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Things went well, but not exceptionally well, for Democrats.

By Emily Stewart
Republicans are paying the Trump tax
Midterm Elections 2018

Trump’s political strategy is failing.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Democrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris KobachDemocrat Laura Kelly wins in Kansas, defeating Kris Kobach
Politics

The legacy of former Gov. Sam Brownback proved too toxic for Kobach to overcome.

By Libby Nelson
Trump’s free ride from Congress just ended
Explainers

Investigations, legislative fights, impeachment? What Democrats’ House takeover could mean for Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
How Marsy’s Law performed in the 2018 midterm electionsHow Marsy’s Law performed in the 2018 midterm elections
Politics

The crime victim bill of rights netted some big wins on Election Day.

By German Lopez
Democrats won the House — and Trump’s foreign policy may be in trouble
Politics

“There will definitely be a reevaluation of America’s engagement in the world,” said one Democratic Congress member.

By Alex Ward
Midterm Elections 2018
Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah vote to expand MedicaidIdaho, Nebraska, and Utah vote to expand Medicaid
Midterm Elections 2018

More than 300,000 low-income Americans are on the brink of gaining coverage.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Missouri votes to legalize medical marijuanaMissouri votes to legalize medical marijuana
Politics

Three ballot initiatives aimed to legalize medical marijuana. Only one won.

By German Lopez
4 winners and 2 losers from the 2018 midterm elections
Politics

Democrats take the House, Trump takes the Senate.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
“I’m so fucking proud of you guys”: watch Beto O’Rourke’s emotional concession speech“I’m so fucking proud of you guys”: watch Beto O’Rourke’s emotional concession speech
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Politics

“I have nothing to apologize for.”

By Stavros Agorakis
The lesson of the midterms: resistance works
Politics

Trump’s free ride is over, thanks to activists who never accepted him.

By Matthew Yglesias
Midterm Elections 2018
Voters in Arkansas just gave 300,000 workers a raiseVoters in Arkansas just gave 300,000 workers a raise
Midterm Elections 2018

It’s the latest state to raise the minimum wage.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Climate
Florida Democrat attacked for taking “dirty coal money” defeats Carlos CurbeloFlorida Democrat attacked for taking “dirty coal money” defeats Carlos Curbelo
Climate

Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell won Florida’s 26th District.

By Umair Irfan
Explainers
Beto O’Rourke could lead a blue wave in Texas — even though he lost his Senate raceBeto O’Rourke could lead a blue wave in Texas — even though he lost his Senate race
Explainers

Beto lost. But he could still be a winner for other Democrats.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Ohio votes against defelonizing drug possession with Issue 1Ohio votes against defelonizing drug possession with Issue 1
Politics

A big loss for criminal justice reformers.

By German Lopez
Politics
Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy advance to Mississippi Senate runoff electionCindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy advance to Mississippi Senate runoff election
Politics

The Republican senator and the Democratic challenger will face off in next month’s runoff election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Louisiana votes to eliminate Jim Crow jury law with Amendment 2Louisiana votes to eliminate Jim Crow jury law with Amendment 2
Politics

The law made Louisiana one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury in felony trials.

By German Lopez
Science
Florida passed this year’s weirdest ballot initiative: a ban on vaping and offshore drillingFlorida passed this year’s weirdest ballot initiative: a ban on vaping and offshore drilling
Science

The unlikely combination of drilling and vaping was bundled into one amendment.

By Julia Belluz
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Voting hours in parts of Georgia extended after technical errors create long linesVoting hours in parts of Georgia extended after technical errors create long lines
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Voters in parts of Gwinnett County will have more time to vote.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
How racist robocalls and an FBI inquiry are shaking up the Florida governor’s raceHow racist robocalls and an FBI inquiry are shaking up the Florida governor’s race
Politics

Andrew Gillum versus Ron DeSantis is one of 2018’s most important campaigns.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Democrats are betting Andrew Gillum’s historic candidacy can change the Florida electorateDemocrats are betting Andrew Gillum’s historic candidacy can change the Florida electorate
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Why Democrats are growing more optimistic that the blue wave will sweep Florida.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Why voting machines malfunctioned on Election DayWhy voting machines malfunctioned on Election Day
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Politics

More than 40 states use voting machines that are more than a decade old.

By German Lopez
Politics
Youth turnout this year is surpassing 2014 levels on several college campusesYouth turnout this year is surpassing 2014 levels on several college campuses
Politics

It’s still early, but here’s what we know about youth turnout in 2018 so far.

By Ella Nilsen