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Midterms Special: Who Won, Who Lost, and What Will Happen Next?
It wasn’t quite the blue wave, but the Democrats, while unable to win the Senate, took back control of the House for the first time since 2010.
Politics
The Midterm Results Gave Everybody Just Enough to Keep Fighting
The failure to deliver a knockout blow to Trump will exacerbate tensions within the Democratic Party, torn between its progressive and centrist wings.
Democrats Have Moved Significantly to the Left Since 2010, New Study Shows
Democratic candidates for the U.S. House and Senate have embraced progressive policies like "Medicare for All" at much higher rates than they did in 2010.
Here Are the Key Moments From Election Night 2018
As the votes were counted, The Intercept provided updates on the races that decided control of the House, the Senate, and several governor’s mansions.
How Companies Pressure Workers to Vote for Corporate Interests Over Their Own
Big companies aren’t just using campaign donations to sway elections.
Stacey Abrams Could Have a Hidden Voter Advantage in Overlooked Communities, According to Georgia Campaign Contribution Data
An analysis of reported campaign contributions suggests there is support for candidates reflected in donor bases that may be missed by traditional polling.
A Democratic Takeover Is Within Reach in These Eight States
With control of the governorship or state legislature, Democrats could combat assaults on voting rights, abortion access, organized labor, and gun control.
How Donald Trump Saved the Democratic Party From Itself
It was never guaranteed that there would be widespread resistance to the Trump administration. Movement activists, not the Democratic Party, made it happen.
Rep. Steve King Takes Heat for White Nationalist Views as His Political Ally Rep. Andy Harris Escapes Scrutiny
Harris entered office as a tea party firebrand with a penchant for serious provocations. As the blue wave laps at his feet, he’s found his moderate side.
Both of Mississippi's Senate Seats Are Up for Election. National Democrats Barely Paid Attention.
In failing to support the two Senate candidates in Mississippi, Democrats ignored the political opportunities presented by black voters in red states.