2018 midterms
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Won an Election She Didn't Even Enter
"I’m told this is not a joke."
By Meagan Fredette
Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Beat a Heavyweight Democrat in Her Primary
The 28-year-old shocked New York as part of a slate of June 26 primary results.
By Christianna Silva and Lucy Diavolo
The Man Behind a South Carolina Bathroom Bill Won a Republican Midterm Primary
Lee Bright was one of several winners in June 12 primaries in five states.
By Christianna Silva
Deb Haaland Is One Step Closer to Becoming the First Native American Woman in Congress
She was one of several big winners in the June 5 primaries in 8 states.
By Linley Sanders and Lucy Diavolo
Women of Color Are Making Election History in 2018
All across the country, they're running — and winning.
By Aimee Allison
Next Up for the Women's March? Getting You to Vote
The new Youth Empower Coalition is eager to help you figure out how.
By Jewel Wicker
Stacey Abrams's Political Opponent Is the Man Who Pointed a Gun at a Teen in an Ad
Brian Kemp won Tuesday's Republican runoff in the Georgia governor's race.
By Linley Sanders
Watch Cory Booker Explain Why State Elections Matter in 2018
“We are in a position to flip hundreds of seats."
By Melissa Walker
Women Won Big in Pennsylvania's 2018 Midterm Primaries
The state held its primaries Tuesday, the same day as Idaho, Nebraska, and Oregon.
By Beatrice Dupuy
Losing 150 Pounds Made Me Want to Run for Office
It's one of many reasons Amber Huett-Garcia is running, but it's an important one to her.
By Amber Huett-Garcia
Meet the Candidate Running for Congress in Defense of Women
“It feels like I am doing what I’m supposed to be doing, like I’m doing the right thing."
By Grace Edquist
Women Won Big in 4 State Midterm Primaries
Races in Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, and West Virginia all saw women win.
By Christianna Silva
Sol Flores Wants to Be a Woman of Color in Congress
The Illinois candidate says "love and justice" are her core values.
By Elly Belle