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More from The 2018 midterm elections could change American politics

Harry Reid is still a Democratic kingmaker
Politics

His Nevada machine could make or break Democrats’ chances of taking the Senate.

By Ella Nilsen
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
The attacks on Arizona Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema’s upbringing, explainedThe attacks on Arizona Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema’s upbringing, explained
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Questions have emerged about whether she misrepresented part of her story.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Donald Trump’s dishonest Medicare-for-all attack, debunked in 3 chartsDonald Trump’s dishonest Medicare-for-all attack, debunked in 3 charts
Politics

Trump calls Democrats “radical socialists” because they, like 60 percent of the country, support Medicare-for-all.

By Dylan Scott
Culture
Conservatives are turning on Taylor Swift after she endorsed DemocratsConservatives are turning on Taylor Swift after she endorsed Democrats
Culture

It used to be mad love …

By Alex Abad-Santos
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
New poll finds a 30-point gender gap going into the midtermsNew poll finds a 30-point gender gap going into the midterms
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Two-thirds of likely women voters say they support Democrats, according to a CNN poll.

By Ella Nilsen
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Poll: Women voters are driving Democrats’ favorability gains in battleground House districtsPoll: Women voters are driving Democrats’ favorability gains in battleground House districts
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

With about a month until the midterms, a new poll shows Democrats with an advantage among voters in battleground House districts.

By Ella Nilsen
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Voters in key Senate races say Kavanaugh battle is a motivator for the 2018 midtermsVoters in key Senate races say Kavanaugh battle is a motivator for the 2018 midterms
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Texas Republicans say the battle made them more energized. So do Arizona Democrats and Republicans.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Will Kavanaugh save the GOP in the midterms? Here’s what the polling says.Will Kavanaugh save the GOP in the midterms? Here’s what the polling says.
Politics

The evidence is complicated and the Kavanaugh effect could be contradictory.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
We are beginning to see which House seats Republicans think they’ll loseWe are beginning to see which House seats Republicans think they’ll lose
Politics

Democrats cast a wide net for the 2018 midterms. Now the GOP has to deal with it.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The charisma-free, extremely expensive Florida Senate race, explainedThe charisma-free, extremely expensive Florida Senate race, explained
Politics

Rick Scott vs. Bill Nelson could be one of the most expensive campaigns in 2018.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett KavanaughThe very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

Republicans can’t risk demoralizing their voters by pulling the nomination.

By Dylan Scott
Explainers
The latest developments in the abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explainedThe latest developments in the abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, explained
Explainers

Here’s what they are and why they’re back in the news.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads
Politics

Rep. Paul Gosar’s brothers and sisters are featured in ads for his opponent, David Brill.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Democrats should worry about all their close special election lossesDemocrats should worry about all their close special election losses
Politics

Democrats can’t rest on moral victories in the 2018 midterms.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018
Politics

In 2016, the banks gave most to Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey. This year, it’s Jon Tester and Heidi Heitkamp.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
The unprecedented number of women running for governor in 2018The unprecedented number of women running for governor in 2018
Politics

There are just six women governors in the US. Twelve women are nominees for governor in 2018.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign adsThe 2018 midterms, as told by Republican and Democratic campaign ads
Politics

Republicans are campaigning on culture wars. Democrats are focused on health care.

By Tara Golshan
Explainers
Why New York City voters rolls were missing names again, explainedWhy New York City voters rolls were missing names again, explained
Explainers

“This is a perennial problem.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Will the government shutdown again before the midterms? Ask Trump.Will the government shutdown again before the midterms? Ask Trump.
Politics

Congress is racing to keep the government open — and Trump is threatening to upend it all.

By Tara Golshan
Every New York state primary race you need to know about, briefly explained
Politics

New Yorkers are headed to the polls for the second time this campaign season on September 13.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Trump just signed a measure to punish foreigners for interfering in US electionsTrump just signed a measure to punish foreigners for interfering in US elections
Politics

This is quite the turnaround for the president, who consistently denies Russia interfered in the 2016 election.

By Alex Ward
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
3 new polls show Democrats really could flip the House in November3 new polls show Democrats really could flip the House in November
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

These are the generic ballot numbers Democrats want to see.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The Rhode Island governor’s race, the left’s next chance for an upset, explainedThe Rhode Island governor’s race, the left’s next chance for an upset, explained
Politics

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo should be a shoo-in for reelection. But she’s not.

By Dylan Scott
The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Ted Cruz’s surprisingly competitive battle against Beto O’Rourke, explainedTed Cruz’s surprisingly competitive battle against Beto O’Rourke, explained
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

Cruz’s Republican colleague once called him a “miserable son of bitch.” Now the Texas senator needs the GOP’s help.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
The bridge controversy that’s roiling Andrew Cuomo’s reelection bid, explainedThe bridge controversy that’s roiling Andrew Cuomo’s reelection bid, explained
Politics

Did the governor speed up a bridge opening to help him against Cynthia Nixon?

By Emily Stewart