2018 midterm elections

President Trump speaks to reporters at the White House on Friday. The president has joined Florida Gov. Rick Scott in amplifying claims of voter fraud in the state's Senate race despite lack of evidence.

Politics & Government

As Florida Races Narrow, Trump And Scott Spread Claims Of Fraud Without Evidence

4:30pm November 09, 2018

Voters should be worried about "rampant voter fraud in Palm Beach and Broward counties," said Senate candidate and Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Experts say previous claims of widespread fraud are false.

The electoral map In 2016. President Trump upended it, and the 2018 midterms show where it may be reverting to prior trends heading into 2020.

Politics & Government

What 2018 Elections Could Tell Us About The 2020 Presidential Map

8:17am November 09, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Florida remains the most important state for Trump in his re-election, and Republicans are just barely hanging on in big races. Democratic gains in Rust Belt states could spell trouble.

Health & Safety

After Midterm Defeat, Advocates For Montana's Medicaid Expansion Turn To Legislature

4:17pm November 08, 2018

by Eric Whitney

If a funding extension can't be hammered out in the Montana Legislature, the state could be the first to undo an expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Jared Polis arrives onstage with running mate Dianne Primavera in Colorado. Polis defeated Walker Stapleton to become the first openly gay man elected governor in the U.S.

Politics & Government

The Midterm Elections Have Made History With These Notable Firsts

2:26pm November 07, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The midterm elections ushered in America's first openly gay male governor, as well as the country's first Native American congresswomen and first Muslim congresswomen.

"Most of us are ecstatic" about Medicaid expansion in Utah, said Grant Burningham, of Bountiful. "We were all together and hugging and kissing last night."

A Winning Idea: Medicaid Expansion Prevails In Idaho, Nebraska And Utah

2:02pm November 07, 2018

by Alison Kodjak

Voters in Idaho, Utah and Nebraska approved ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid, overcoming roadblocks that had kept an estimated 300,000 people from obtaining coverage.

After winning Kansas' 3rd District, Sharice Davids is projected to become one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress and the first LGBTQ person to represent the state in the lawmaking body.

Politics & Government

'Rainbow Wave': How Did The Record Class Of LGBTQ Nominees Fare?

10:47am November 07, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Hundreds of lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and queer candidates made the ballot Tuesday. And by Election Day's end, several of them had also made U.S. history.

Supporters of Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrate his campaign victory in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday night. Brown defeated Republican challenger Jim Renacci to win a third term in the Senate.

With Democrats In Control Of The House, Now Comes The Post-Election Wrangling

10:19am November 07, 2018

by Ron Elving

It was a night with bragging rights and disappointments — a midterm election in which both parties took some lumps, but could also take some satisfaction. Rancor and wrangling are likely from now on.

Abigail Spanberger, Democratic candidate for Virginia's 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, thanks supporters at an election night rally. Spanberger declared victory over Republican incumbent Dave Brat.

Politics & Government

A Record Number Of Women Will Serve In Congress (With Potentially More To Come)

8:17am November 07, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A record-breaking year of female candidates and nominees will culminate in a record-breaking number of female legislators on Capitol Hill next year.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky talks to reporters after the Senate voted to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh on Oct. 6.

Republicans Keep Senate Majority As Democrats Make Gains In The House

11:28pm November 06, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

With solid wins by GOP candidates in states President Trump won handily in 2016, Senate Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate. Democrats are steadily picking up House seats.

"I voted" stickers pile up Tuesday at a polling station in Irvine, Calif. Across the country, in Rochester, N.Y., voters found a fitting use for their own stickers: placing them on the headstone of suffragist Susan B. Anthony.

'I Voted' Stickers Pile Up In Emotional Tribute At Susan B. Anthony's Grave

9:54pm November 06, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Placing stickers on the suffragist's gravestone has become a kind of pilgrimage for voters in Rochester, N.Y. With a record number of women running, the tribute has special significance this year.