2018 elections

Kim Davis, seen in September 2015, during the height of the controversy around her decision to refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples. On Tuesday, Davis lost her clerkship in Rowan County, Ky.

Politics & Government

Kim Davis Loses Her Re-Election Bid For Kentucky County Clerkship

9:49pm November 06, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The Republican clerk's refusal to issue marriage certificates to same-sex couples made her a flashpoint for controversy in 2015. Now, Davis has lost to her Democratic opponent.

No matter which party makes a strong showing this Tuesday, the ramifications of the midterms will be felt around the world.

The World Is More Interested Than Usual In The U.S. Midterm Elections. Here's Why

11:59am November 05, 2018

by Frank Langfitt

The midterms are seen as a crucial indicator of the direction of the U.S. "If the Republicans do well, then across Europe, people will be thinking Trump is not just a passing phase," says one analyst.

Former W-S Councilman Co-Founded PAC Tied To Controversial Ads

9:16pm October 21, 2018

by Associated Press and Paul Garber

Controversial political ads running in Missouri and Arkansas are connected to a political action committee associated with a fiery former local politician.

Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, have been hopeful about making big gains in the midterm elections, but a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows Republican enthusiasm surging.

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Poll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge Evaporates

4:18pm October 03, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that amid the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation battle, the share of Republicans saying the 2018 midterms are "very important" has spiked.

Chris Pappas participates in a debate of Democratic hopefuls in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., earlier this month. Pappas won the Tuesday, Sept. 11, Democratic primary and will represent his party in

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Establishment Candidates Prevail In New Hampshire Primaries

11:42pm September 11, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Democratic candidates backed by the state's political establishment won in races for the state's open 1st congressional district and the primary for governor, beating more progressive challengers.

Rashida Tlaib (shown in 2008) served as a Michigan state legislator for six years. On Tuesday, Democrats picked her to run unopposed for the congressional seat held by former Rep. John Conyers for more than 50 years. Tlaib would be the first Muslim woman

Detroit's Rashida Tlaib Poised To Become First Muslim Woman In Congress

5:45pm August 08, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, won the Democratic nomination for former Rep. John Conyers' seat in the House. She'll be running unopposed in November and likely making history.

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox speaks to supporters in San Diego on Tuesday. He advanced to the general election against Democrat Gavin Newsom, giving the GOP a foothold in a top statewide race.

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In California, Republicans And Democrats Appear To Avoid 'Jungle Primary' Nightmares

9:14am June 06, 2018

Eight states voted on Tuesday. California Democrats look like they will avoid getting shut out of key House races. Republican John Cox got on the ballot for governor to face Democrat Gavin Newsom.

Georgia Democratic nominee for governor Stacey Abrams takes the stage to declare victory Tuesday night. Abrams is the first black woman to win a major-party nomination for governor in U.S. history.

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Primary Takeaways: Voters Send Parties Further Apart

10:49am May 23, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans and Democrats are heading in totally different directions, highlighted by Georgia's primaries for governor. And the progressive vs. establishment fight fizzled on the Democratic side.

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump watch as Fox News projects him the winner in Florida on Nov. 8, 2016. Fox is joining the Associated Press in a new experiment to measure voter preferences, that will be key to their projections on

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Election Night Shakeup: Here Come The New 'Exit' Polls

11:53am May 21, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Fox News and the Associated Press are upending a quarter century of how elections are measured — and races called — launching a new approach for this fall's midterm elections.

Rick Colyer holds a sticker after placing his vote at the Durham County Library North Regional in Durham, N.C., Tuesday.

Will Democrats Win The House This November?

10:35am May 14, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats are hoping that President Trump's unpopularity propels them back into power in Congress. There's lots of prognosticating, but here's what you should actually watch for.