Midterm Elections
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- Sep 20
FiveThirtyEight Senate forecast update for Sept. 20, 2018
Here's what the FiveThirtyEight Senate model says about the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke.
Sep 20
- Sep 19
FiveThirtyEight updates its House predictions
Take a closer look at the congressional districts FiveThirtyEight is predicting could be "toss-ups," including the races in Florida's 26th and 27th districts.
Sep 19
- Sep 17
Sen. Chuck Schumer discusses Democrats' strategy for midterms
Schumer joins "The View" to discuss his hopes for the 2018 elections.
Sep 17
- Sep 17
5 states will vote without paper ballots; experts want that to change
When voters go to the polls in five states, a verified paper trail will not follow them.
Sep 17
- Sep 16
Donna Brazile: Democrats are 'confident that we can run the tables in the Senate'
The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debates the outlook for the midterm elections.
Sep 16
- Sep 14
FiveThirtyEight updates Senate forecast
Watch this video to learn why the Senate map heavily favors the Republicans in the midterm elections.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
New York Gov. Cuomo triumphs in primary with Nixon
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won his state's Democratic primary for governor over actress Cynthia Nixon Thursday.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo triumphs in closely watched primary against Cynthia Nixon
Cuomo was expected to win despite Nixon's celebrity and progressive support.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
Obama continues campaign resurgence in Ohio: 'We’ve got to restore some sanity to our politics'
Continuing his resurgence on the campaign trail in 2018, former President Obama campaigned for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray Thursday in Cleveland.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
Another socialist victory: Salazar wins NY Senate primary
Democratic socialist Julia Salazar has defeated eight-term incumbent Sen. Martin Dilan in the Democratic primary for a state Senate seat in New York
Sep 14
- Sep 14
Obama tells voters sitting on sidelines in 2018 'dangerous'
Former President Barack Obama says he has a simple message headed into the fall midterm elections: Vote.
Sep 14 - Sep 13
Hoyer eyes Democratic majority, plots government reform in next Congress
The second-ranking House Democrat talks the party's agenda if it wins control.
Sep 13 - Sep 13
Race for New York's next top cop shows Democrats’ diversity and anti-Trumpism
The race to choose former AG Schneiderman's successor is set to be historic.
Sep 13 - Sep 13
Primary season highlights Democrats' leftward march
The Democratic Party is substantially different from what it was even at the end of 2016.
Sep 13 - Sep 13
NY AG race shows Dem diversity and anti-Trumpism
The race to choose former AG Eric Schneiderman's successor is set to be historic.
Sep 13 - Sep 13
What experts say Obama's return to the political fray could mean to the midterms
Experts weigh in on Obama's fiery speech about Trump.
Sep 13 - Sep 12
FiveThirtyEight forecasts Republicans as favorites to keep the Senate
The FiveThirtyEight Senate model produces probabilistic forecasts, as opposed to hard-and-fast predictions about who will win or lose, using a statistical model that looks at polls of each race, fundraising, how each state has voted historically and more.
Sep 12 - Sep 12
FiveThirtyEight releases House forecast update
Find out why FiveThirtyEight is currently giving Democrats a higher than 80% chance of winning the House.
Sep 12 - Sep 12
Richard Ojeda touts coal, Army experience in 1st general election ad in competitive West Virginia congressional race
Democrat Richard Ojeda is out with his first ad of the general election that highlights his military service, family ties to coal, and commitment to Social Security.
Sep 12 - Sep 10
Shotgun-toting Manchin shoots anti-Obamacare lawsuit in new ad for re-election bid in West Virginia
"I’ll still take on anyone that messes with West Virginia," Manchin says.
Sep 10 - Sep 10
Florida GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis resigns congressional seat to focus on hotly contested gubernatorial race
FL Rep. Ron DeSantis, the GOP nominee in a competitive Florida gubernatorial race, said Monday he is resigning from Congress in a "effort to serve Florida taxpayers."
Sep 10 - Sep 10
18 for '18: Midterm races that could reshape Washington and the country
Democrats are eager to send a message to President Trump in November's elections
Sep 10 - Sep 9
Recount to determine tight Massachusetts congressional race
A recount will determine the winner of a Democratic congressional primary in Massachusetts
Sep 9 - Sep 7
Obama urges Americans to vote, says consequences of not voting are 'dire'
President Barack Obama spoke at an awards ceremony in Illinois.
Sep 7 - Sep 6
Progressives eye another upset in Delaware primary against Sen. Tom Carper
In Thursday's Delaware primaries, Kerri Evelyn Harris could be the latest progressive candidate to score a major upset, this time against Democratic Sen. Tom Carper.
Sep 6 - Sep 5
Obama jumps into midterm fray, will campaign for Democrats in California, Ohio
Former President Barack Obama will campaign over the next week for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray in Ohio, and a slew of House candidates in California.
Sep 5 - Sep 5
Progressive challenger wins Boston primary
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley took on Rep. Mike Capuano from the left.
Sep 5 - Sep 5
Progressive challenger takes down Boston-area congressman in latest primary upset
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley took on Rep. Mike Capuano from the left.
Sep 5 - Sep 4
Energized against Donald Trump, Democrats reach +14 in the midterms
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll
Sep 4 - Sep 2
'Pink wave' of candidates has camouflage tint with increase in female vets
Martha Raddatz reports on the growing number of female veterans running for Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
Sep 2 - Sep 2
A surge of female veterans running for Congress gives the 'pink wave' a camouflage tint
The record number of women running for Congress include military veterans.
Sep 2 - Sep 1
FBI to political campaigns: Up your 'cyber hygiene'
The initiative, called Protected Voices, is part of a larger online effort by the bureau to educate campaigns and the public about cyberattacks.
Sep 1 - Aug 31
Pastors protest DeSantis' 'monkey this up' comment in effort to 'silence dog whistle'
Ron DeSantis was criticized after saying his black opponent, Andrew Gillum, was "articulate."
Aug 31 - Aug 30
Florida gubernatorial race controversy
GOP nominee Ron DeSantis warns Floridians not to "monkey this up" by electing his African-American opponent.
Aug 30 - Aug 30
In upset, Andrew Gillum wins Democratic nomination to face Trump-backed Ron DeSantis in Florida governor race
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum wins Florida's Democratic gubernatorial nomination, in a major upset. He will face off against Rep. Ron DeSantis.
Aug 30 - Aug 30
Andrew Cuomo says he won't run for president in 2020 during New York governor's debate with Cynthia Nixon
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon engaged in a fiery debate Wednesday evening at Hofstra University
Aug 30 - Aug 30
GOP gubernatorial candidate uses 'monkey' comment while discussing black opponent
Republican nominee Ron Desantis is facing backlash for saying "the last thing we need to do is monkey this up" in reference to Andrew Gillum, who would be the state's first black governor.
Aug 30 - Aug 30
Andrew Cuomo won't run against Trump in 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon engaged in a fiery debate Wednesday evening at Hofstra University.
Aug 30 - Aug 30
DeSantis says Floridians can't 'monkey this up' by electing African-American Democrat as governor
The Republican candidate for Florida governor described Gillum as "articulate."
Aug 30 - Aug 29
FiveThirtyEight House forecast update for August 29, 2018
A look at the key midterm races in Florida that could determine which party controls the House.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Red state governor: Democrats will lose midterms if 'just a referendum against Donald Trump'
Democratic Montana governor wants to give voters "a reason to go out and vote."
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Sun belt showdowns: Progressive, Trump-aligned candidates win big
Far-left and far-right candidates came out on top in Florida and Arizona races for governor and Senate.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Following primary, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema could prove tough competitor for Arizona's moderates
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is selling herself to Arizona voters as a centrist, even as her party moves to the left.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Black gubernatorial candidate makes history in Florida
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum beat Democratic Party favorite Gwen Graham to become the first black nominee for Florida governor for either major party.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Trumpism, progressivism triumph in Tuesday's primaries as key November races take shape
Andrew Gillum's upset victory, coupled with Ron DeSantis and Martha McSally wins were good signs for two opposing political forces: Donald Trump and progressive politics.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Donna Shalala, former Clinton Cabinet member, wins Democratic nomination in Florida
Florida's 27th is seen as one of the best opportunities for a Democratic pickup.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
In primary elections, progressive Gillum wins upset in Florida, Arizona Senate race set
Arizona and Florida are key states to determining the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and House this midterm cycle.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Parkland survivor discusses Florida primary results
A survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas massacre talks to ABC News about the election.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
GOP nominee considers potential Trump visit
"Well, we have to think about it," said Maria Elvira Salazar, the Republican nominee in Florida's 27th Congressional District.
Aug 29 - Aug 29
Cries to build the wall are more than campaign chants for Arizonans
Arizonans are dealing with the immigration problem first-hand.
Aug 29