2018 midterms
This Feminist Hero Just Became the First Iranian-American Elected in Florida
"For my opponent and the Republican Party of Florida, my very existence was radical."
By Azmia Ricchuito
6 Things to Do to Stay Political Now That Midterms Are Over
Six actionable items to keep yourself politically engaged post-election.
By Emily Bloch
A Closer Look at Allegations of Voter Suppression in Georgia
“Once I got to around the two-and-a-half-hour mark, we heard a commotion."
By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Why Do Candidates Run for Office When There’s Little Chance They Can Win?
These so-called “impossible” candidates put pressure on establishment candidates to address issues they likely wouldn’t otherwise.
By S. Baum
Women Won in Record-Breaking Numbers in the 2018 Midterms
“This isn’t a moment, it is a movement for justice, equality and what is right for this country.”
By Christianna Silva
Stacey Abrams Hasn't Conceded and Pledged that Every Vote Will Be Counted
"We believe our chance for a stronger Georgia is within reach."
By Jameelah Nasheed
Andrew Gillum Lost in Florida, but Said, "We're Going to Fight"
“It’s not about me. It’s about all of us. It’s about the collective."
By Emily Bloch
Beto O'Rourke Appears to Have Lost His Bid to Unseat Ted Cruz
In a very close race.
By Christianna Silva
Ilhan Omar Is One of the First Muslim Women and the First Somali-American in Congress
The former refugee's historic run continues after she won her Minnesota primary.
By Christianna Silva
Ayanna Pressley Will Be the First Black Woman to Represent Massachusetts in Congress
"Today, we are powerful."
By Christianna Silva
Rashida Tlaib Is Officially the First Muslim Woman Elected to the U.S. Congress
Hers was the first of two key races featuring female Muslim candidates called.
By Kaylen Ralph
Lauren Jauregui Went Braless in a Completely See-Through Shirt to "Piss Off Conservatives"
"A see through shirt that has Freedom written across the chest in rainbow?"
By Alyssa Hardy
What I Learned Voting for the First Time
Confusing deadlines, indecipherable ballot measures and voter suppression tactics.
By Alli Maloney and Vera Papisova
Taylor Swift Urged Fans to Vote. Now Tennessee's Early Voting Is Up 300%.
The number of TN early voters aged 18-29 is seven times higher than in 2014.
By Andrea Park
Demi Lovato Just Posted Her First Instagram Since Leaving Rehab — and It's All About Voting
"I am so grateful to be home in time to vote!"
By P. Claire Dodson
Rihanna Isn't a U.S. Citizen. She's Still Encouraging You to Vote.
"I’m an immigrant tryna get yo country together."
By Sara Delgado
How to Take Advantage of Same-Day Voter Registration
You may live in one of the 15 states that allows it.
By Lucy Diavolo
Some people already are.
Photos Are Showing Long Lines at the Polls — But You're Still Able to Vote Today
It's not clear why, but don't let it deter you.
By Christianna Silva