Elections
The Red Wave That Never Was
What to make of Republicans’ failure to notch sweeping gains Tuesday night.
Primary Meddling Pays Off for Democrats
Boosting Trump-aligned candidates ended up working to Democrats’ advantage.
Kevin McCarthy’s Bad Night
His path to the speakership became much more complicated once election results started appearing.
The Sweep: It’s Election Day!
Why you should ignore the early vote, and why bad polls might be good for democracy.
Will Colorado Choose a ‘Republican Joe Manchin’?
Senate candidate Joe O’Dea walks a fine line between touting his independence and alienating Colorado’s GOP base.
Fact Check: Did Tim Michels Say It’s ‘Not Unreasonable’ to Force Rape Victims to Give Birth?
Wisconsin’s GOP gubernatorial nominee said that in 2004.
‘Do Your Job or You Will Hang’
Election officials grapple with continuing distrust and threats ahead of Tuesday’s midterms.
Our Best Stuff From the Closing Days of the Midterm Campaign
Where the polls stand, how election laws have changed, and more.
How Soon Will We Know Who Won the Senate?
If things look close, don’t stay up Tuesday night: A Dispatch Explainer.
Experiments in Democracy
Most states have tweaked their election laws in the last two years. But assessing how those changes will affect this year’s midterms is hard to do.
The Sweep: When Both Sides See the Other as a ‘Threat to Democracy’
Plus: Which candidates are benefitting from gubernatorial coattails?