Elections

Jim Marchant, center, GOP nominee for secretary of state in Nevada, lost his election and also underperformed fellow Republicans running for U.S. senator and governor.

Politics & Government

Election deniers performed especially poorly in races to oversee voting in key states

5:01am November 19, 2022

by Miles Parks

Secretary of state candidates who deny the 2020 election results generally underperformed fellow Republicans on the ballot in a handful of competitive states.

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacy Abrams lost the election this year by a larger margin than she did 4 years ago, leading to questions about the future of the party in the state.

Politics & Government

The path looks uncertain for Democrats after losing the Georgia governorship again

5:00am November 19, 2022

by Sam Gringlas

Democrat Abrams ran for governor 4 years ago but narrowly lost to Republican Brian Kemp. This year, she lost by a larger margin. Analysts are uncertain whether it was her message or political party.

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Democrats dissect why Stacey Abrams lost her bid for governor

4:38pm November 18, 2022

by Sam Gringlas

For many Democrats, Georgia symbolizes the party's future. But former Representative Stacey Abrams just lost her bid for governor, and Democrats are starting to dissect what happened.

Politics & Government

The midterms lead to a number of firsts for transgender lawmakers

4:32pm November 17, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with two recently elected transgender lawmakers, Representative Zooey Zephyr of Montana, and Representative James Roesener of New Hampshire.

Many state constitutions still allow slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.

Louisiana voters rejected an antislavery ballot measure. The reasons are complicated

3:46pm November 17, 2022

by Kaitlyn Radde

Voters in four states — Vermont, Oregon, Alabama and Tennessee — approved antislavery ballot measures in the 2022 elections. The Louisiana amendment may have failed, in part, because of confusion.

Politics & Government

Could Trump's 2024 campaign announcement impact investigations surrounding him?

4:57pm November 16, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Michigan Law School Professor Barbara McQuade about Trump's 2024 campaign announcement and how it could impact ongoing investigations surrounding him.

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What would a Trump 2024 candidacy mean for the Republican Party?

1:51pm November 16, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about the future of the Republican Party after the midterms, looking ahead to the 2024 election.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida on Nov. 15, 2022.

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Donald Trump, who tried to overturn Biden's legitimate election, launches 2024 bid

10:39pm November 15, 2022

by Domenico Montanaro

Donald Trump is officially running again, trying to avenge his loss to Joe Biden, even as Trump still refuses to admit he lost. Trump's push to overturn the 2020 outcome helped spark an insurrection.

Politics & Government

Democrats win the Senate and Republicans close in on winning the House

6:21pm November 15, 2022

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats have won the Senate, and Republicans continue to close in on winning the House. This raises questions about just what's next in Washington.

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House Minority Leader faces an early test of party loyalty

4:27pm November 15, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces an early test of party loyalty Tuesday with GOP House leadership elections. The full chamber will vote for the next speaker at the start of the new year.