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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

12 charts that explain the record-breaking year women have had in politics
Politics

It’s the “Year of the Woman” in more ways than one.

By Li Zhou
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
The midterm elections are about whether Republican power will be checkedThe midterm elections are about whether Republican power will be checked
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

If Democrats win back a house of Congress, it would have major ramifications for the GOP’s agenda.

By Andrew Prokop
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
The midterm results won’t tell us what America thinks about TrumpThe midterm results won’t tell us what America thinks about Trump
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Elections tell us who wins power, not what the public believes.

By Ezra Klein
Explainers
The 4 Republican scandals that could tip the 2018 midterms, explainedThe 4 Republican scandals that could tip the 2018 midterms, explained
Explainers

These House Republican corruption scandals have created real opportunities for Democrats.

By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
7 key governor races that could let Democrats roll back gerrymandering7 key governor races that could let Democrats roll back gerrymandering
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Much of the built-in Republican advantage in the House has been in these states.

By Andrew Prokop
Democrats are running to the middle to win the midterms
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

The left is fired up, but Democrats are still relying on centrists in the 2018 campaign.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Obama tends to hold back. But he’s getting aggressive for the midterms.Obama tends to hold back. But he’s getting aggressive for the midterms.
Politics

He slammed Trump for “constant fear-mongering” at a fiery campaign rally in Florida on Friday.

By Zeeshan Aleem
2018’s undecided voters, explained in their own words
Politics

We talked to 10 undecided voters before Election Day. Here’s what they told us.

By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 2 more
The striking parallels between 1992’s “Year of the Woman” and 2018, explained by a historian
Politics

In both years, women ran for office to push back against sexual misconduct.

By Li Zhou
2018 is the identity politics election
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

A slate of historically diverse candidates vs. fear-based white identity politics defines the midterms.

By Dylan Scott
One of the Tea Party’s superstars is at risk of losing — to a Democrat
Politics

Rep. Dave Brat became a symbol of the Republican insurgency after defeating Eric Cantor. Now he’s stuck in a blue storm.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
North Dakota’s new voting restrictions seem aimed at Native Americans who vote DemocratNorth Dakota’s new voting restrictions seem aimed at Native Americans who vote Democrat
Politics

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) won in 2012 with Native American support. So Republicans passed new voting restrictions.

By German Lopez
Politics
Oprah will campaign with Stacey Abrams in GeorgiaOprah will campaign with Stacey Abrams in Georgia
Politics

Winfrey’s support helped Obama greatly in 2008.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
More than 1,000 teachers will be on ballots across the country next weekMore than 1,000 teachers will be on ballots across the country next week
Politics

The teacher strikes pushed a record number of educators to run for office.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Iowa voters might have finally had it with Steve King’s Nazi panderingIowa voters might have finally had it with Steve King’s Nazi pandering
Politics

One poll shows the Democrat a point behind in the most conservative district in the state.

By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
Young women are one of the most potent political forces of 2018
Politics

A slew of millennial women could make their way into Congress this fall.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Exclusive: Republicans are outspending Democrats 5 to 1 in key statehouse racesExclusive: Republicans are outspending Democrats 5 to 1 in key statehouse races
Politics

Democrats doubled their spending for statehouse races this year. They’re still far behind Republicans.

By Ella Nilsen
A Texas Democrat’s radical experiment in turning out Asian-American voters could become a model for the party
Politics

Sri Kulkarni’s innovative midterms strategy: campaigning in 16 languages.

By Ella Nilsen
Democrats suddenly look strong again in the Midwest
Politics

The Midwest’s central role in the 2018 midterms, explained.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Latinos feel worse off under Trump, and more energized to voteLatinos feel worse off under Trump, and more energized to vote
Politics

With Trump in office, Latinos see less economic opportunity.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Trump’s new plan to reduce Medicare drug prices, explainedTrump’s new plan to reduce Medicare drug prices, explained
Politics

What we know — and still don’t — about Trump’s new “America First” plan to tackle drug costs.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Republicans are making it harder for people to vote in key 2018 electionsRepublicans are making it harder for people to vote in key 2018 elections
Politics

The fight over voting rights in key 2018 states, briefly explained.

By Ella Nilsen
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
How Republicans are misleading voters about preexisting conditionsHow Republicans are misleading voters about preexisting conditions
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Fact-checking the 2018 campaign spin.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump called for unity in the wake of bomb attempts — then blamed the mediaTrump called for unity in the wake of bomb attempts — then blamed the media
Politics

After a string of attempted bombings against Democrats, Trump cast blame away from himself for divisive political rhetoric.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
“The racists believe he’s a racist”: Andrew Gillum calls out his opponent for Florida governor“The racists believe he’s a racist”: Andrew Gillum calls out his opponent for Florida governor
Politics

At Florida’s gubernatorial debate, Andrew Gillum blasted the racist elements supporting Ron DeSantis’s campaign.

By German Lopez