The midterms didn't produce a wave. Here's what that's meant historically.
Historically, first midterms are cold showers for the occupant of the White House.
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Politics chat: Midterm lessons for Democrats and Republicans
We take a look at the results from the midterms and the takeaways for each party.
What the midterms tell us about the race for the Republican presidential nomination
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe gets an early handicap of the race for the Republican presidential nomination from veteran strategist Liam Donovan.
Ranked choice voting is growing in popularity. Here's what you need to know
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report about ranked choice voting and its growing popularity.
Cisco Aguilar defeats an election denier to become Nevada's secretary of state
The Democrat Aguilar defeated Trump-backed Republican Jim Marchant, who has long baselessly maintained the 2020 election was stolen.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington flips key House seat
Small business owner Gluesenkamp Perez beat Trump-backed Joe Kent in a conservative region of southwest Washington state.
Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto wins Nevada Senate race
The Democratic incumbent has been elected to represent Nevada in the U.S. Senate, according to the AP.
Democrats retain control of the Senate after holding Nevada seat
The chamber was decided Saturday evening after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Republican nominee Adam Laxalt. That gives Democrats 50 seats.
The ahead road for Republicans after the 2022 midterms
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Chavez, former White House official in the Reagan administration, about what the midterm results say about the challenges ahead for the Republican party.
Democrat Mark Kelly pulls off Senate win in Arizona
Sen. Mark Kelly gave Democrats some breathing room when he clinched his victory in the Arizona Senate race. But open seats leave questions about what the makeup of Congress will look like in January.