Midterms
When Notoriety Won’t Win Elections
Democratic candidates such as Beto O’Rourke and Stacey Abrams get lots of attention and millions in donations but keep coming up short.
Congratulations on a Successful Midterm Election
DDoS attacks and vote counting glitches shouldn’t shake your confidence in our amazing system.
The End of the Tracks for the Trump Train?
Plus: What’s next for the pro-life movement?
Election Deniers Denied—Mostly
Voters repudiated many of Donald Trump’s favored 'Stop the Steal' candidates in state-level races.
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.
What the Republican Ripple Means for Biden in 2024
A good night for his party could complicate efforts to push the president aside ahead of 2024.
Kevin McCarthy’s Bad Night
His path to the speakership became much more complicated once election results started appearing.
Investigations and Impeachments
Republicans prepare to take back the House—and make life difficult for President Joe Biden.
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.