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Sen. Joe Manchin speaks during a news conference Sept. 20, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington.
Sen. Joe Manchin speaks during a news conference Sept. 20, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington.
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November 09

Who won the third Republican debate?

538 partnered with The Washington Post and Ipsos to poll Republican voters.
November 09
Republican presidential debate
November 09

Haley takes on Ramaswamy and DeSantis in third GOP debate

The crew reacts to the third Republican primary debate in this late-night edition of the 538 Politics podcast.
November 09
The crew reacts to the third Republican primary debate in this late-night edition of the 538 Politics podcast.
November 08

Who will win the third Republican debate?

538 partnered with The Washington Post and Ipsos to poll Republican voters.
November 08
Republican presidential debate
November 08

The 2023 elections were good for Democrats | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew unpacks the results from election night 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.
November 08
The crew unpacks the results from election night 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.
November 06
VIDEO: Will Kentucky and Mississippi elect Democrats?| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
November 06

The biggest races to watch on Election Day 2023

Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia and dozens of other states are heading to the polls.
November 06
On Nov. 7, voters will cast ballots in hundreds of races across the country.
November 06

Where does the 2024 election stand one year out?

We modeled six scenarios for the presidential race.
November 06
It's early, but it looks like the 2024 election is going to be close.
November 06

How Trumpism took over the Michigan GOP — and tore a small community apart

The first installment in ABC News' Real Voices, Real Choices series.
November 06
After the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners slashed funding for the county health department in its proposed budget, residents began protesting the move.
November 03

The third Republican debate stage will be less crowded

Four candidates appear to have qualified, while Tim Scott’s status is uncertain.
November 03
In this Sept. 27, 2023, file photo, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley argues a point with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during a Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif.
November 03

How our polling averages work

An explanation of the methodology for 538's current polling averages.
November 03
538 goes through many steps to calculate its polling averages.
November 03

2023 elections to watch: Mississippi governor

Democrats could win the governor's office for the first time since 1999.
November 03
Democrats could win the governor's office for the first time since 1999.
November 02

Adam Kinzinger muses: 'I would love to run against Ted Cruz'

The former congressman explains why he's not done with politics just yet.
November 02
Former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger in the 538 Politics podcast studio.
November 02

Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'

The former congressman and recent Texas transplant explains why he's not done with politics just yet.
November 02
VIDEO: Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'
November 02

2023 elections to watch: Kentucky governor

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is popular, but Kentucky is a red state.
November 02
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is popular, but Kentucky is a red state.
November 01

Abortion rights are on the ballot in Ohio this Election Day

Issue 1 could add reproductive rights to the state constitution.
November 01
Signs for and against a proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Ohio stand in front of the Greene County Board of Elections in Xenia, Ohio, on Oct. 11, 2023.
November 01

2023 elections to watch: Ohio's abortion vote

A ballot measure could enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution.
November 01
A ballot measure could enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution.
October 31

The curious case of Dean Phillips's last-minute primary challenge

His run isn’t based on a major policy or ideological disagreement with Biden.
October 31
Rep. Dean Phillips holds a rally outside of the N.H. Statehouse after handing over his declaration of candidacy form for President to the New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan, Oct. 27, 2023 in Concord, New Hampshire.
October 30

Pence is out, Phillips is in | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew discusses former Vice President Mike Pence dropping out of the Republican primary race.
October 30
VIDEO: Pence is out, Phillips is in | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 30

Why is Rep. Dean Phillips challenging President Joe Biden?

The crew looks at why Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips entered the Democratic primary race.
October 30
VIDEO: Why is Rep. Dean Phillips challenging President Joe Biden?
October 30

Why it doesn't matter that Mike Pence dropped out of the GOP primary

His support was low, and his withdrawal likely won't benefit one candidate.
October 30
Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence speaks after suspending his campaign for president during the Republican Jewish Coalition's Annual Leadership Summit, October 28, 2023 in Las Vegas.
October 27

House Republicans have a new speaker. Who is he?

After weeks of infighting, the GOP settled on conservative Mike Johnson.
October 27
Welcome to 538's latest politics chat.
October 26

Virginia's legislative contests may be the most important races in 2023

The GOP could gain full control of state government in the bluish commonwealth.
October 26
Virginia's legislative contests may be the most important races in 2023
October 26

2023 elections to watch: Virginia legislature

Republicans are hoping to win a "trifecta" in Virginia.
October 26
VIDEO: 2023 elections to watch: Virginia legislature
October 25

Why dysfunction in Congress could be here to stay

The GOP's narrow House majority is one factor in the current chaos.
October 25
Members of the House of Representatives vote for the third time on whether to elevate House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to Speaker of the House in the U.S. Capitol, Oct. 20, 2023, in Washington.
October 25

Who will be the next House speaker?

The 538 podcast crew makes the case for why 12 different Republicans could take the gavel.
October 25
The 538 podcast crew makes the case for why 12 different Republicans could take the gavel.
October 24

What Americans think about the war in Israel-Gaza

Polls say they support Israel and disapprove of Biden’s handling of the crisis.
October 24
What do Americans think about the war in Israel? The 538 team looks at what the polls are saying.
October 23

How misinformation amplifies the Israel-Hamas conflict

Ian Bremmer from the Eurasia Group reveals how misinformation increases tensions in Gaza.
October 23
VIDEO: How misinformation amplifies the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 23

Our first-ever House speaker draft | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew looks at who will take control after 20 days of a speaker-less House.
October 23
VIDEO: Our first-ever House speaker draft | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 23

Young voters could have a big impact in 2024, study says

Americans under 30 hold more liberal views than the general electorate across a range of policy issues.
October 23
Americans under 30 hold more liberal views than the general electorate across a range of policy issues.
October 23

Voters under 30 are trending left of the general electorate

They could make a difference for Democrats in 2024 — if they bother to vote.
October 23
Young voters could have a big impact in the 2024 elections
October 19

How House Republicans failed to elect a speaker| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

After the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans have struggled to unite around a new speaker candidate.
October 19
VIDEO: How House Republicans failed to elect a speaker| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 18

What the latest fundraising numbers say for Trump and his challengers

Fundraising numbers show former President Donald Trump in the commanding lead in the 2024 GOP primary.
October 18
Fundraising numbers show former President Donald Trump in the commanding lead in the 2024 GOP primary.
October 16

How Americans feel about the war in Israel | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew looks at the latest polling on how Americans are reacting to the ongoing war in Gaza.
October 16
VIDEO: How Americans feel about the war in Israel | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 09

War and a speakerless House | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew discuss how the war in Israel is shaping politics in Washington.
October 09
VIDEO: War and a Speaker-less House | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 02

How Washington avoided a shutdown | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew discusses how the government avoided a shutdown over the weekend and what the future holds for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
October 02
VIDEO: How Washington avoided a shutdown | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

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