More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics


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


The Democrats won the House, and Trump feels fine.


Things went well, but not exceptionally well, for Democrats.

Trump’s political strategy is failing.


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

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


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

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


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


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

Democrats take the House, Trump takes the Senate.


“I have nothing to apologize for.”

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


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


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


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


A big loss for criminal justice reformers.


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


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


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


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


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


Why Democrats are growing more optimistic that the blue wave will sweep Florida.


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


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