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2018 midterms

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Won an Election She Didn't Even Enter

"I’m told this is not a joke."

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.

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.

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.

Women of Color Are Making Election History in 2018

All across the country, they're running — and winning.

Next Up for the Women's March? Getting You to Vote

The new Youth Empower Coalition is eager to help you figure out how.

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.

Watch Cory Booker Explain Why State Elections Matter in 2018

“We are in a position to flip hundreds of seats."

Women Won Big in Pennsylvania's 2018 Midterm Primaries

The state held its primaries Tuesday, the same day as Idaho, Nebraska, and Oregon.

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.

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."

Women Won Big in 4 State Midterm Primaries

Races in Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, and West Virginia all saw women win.

Sol Flores Wants to Be a Woman of Color in Congress

The Illinois candidate says "love and justice" are her core values.