2018 election
Is Beto O'Rourke Trying Hard Enough to Get the Latino Votes He Needs?
The Democrat is probably doomed if he doesn't get Latinos to turn out in major numbers, but some on-the-ground activists say his outreach efforts haven't been good enough.
Why Is Warren Rehashing the 'Deeply Stupid' Debate Over Her Ancestry?
Her sharing of DNA test results are a preview of what's shaping up to be a petty and contentious 2020 race.
The Great Economy Can't Save Republicans from Trump
The unpopular president is going to make life miserable for Republicans everywhere as the midterms approach.
This Georgia Progressive Is Going to Vote Against Her Trumpist Uncle
She says he's very different than the gun-toting persona he portrays in his aggressive campaign ads.
The Government Isn't Doing Enough to Protect Voting Systems from Hackers
Outdated voting machines, high costs, and a lack of security around databases are just some of the problems as the midterms approach.
The Big, Shameless Republican Healthcare Lie That Could Destroy Lives
Republicans have stopped making arguments about Obamacare—instead they're just not telling voters what they're really doing.
Trump's 'She Was Drunk' Argument Is a Disaster for Republicans
The controversy over Brett Kavanaugh is now about so much more than the specific allegations against the judge.
How to Vote for the First Time as a College Student
A step-by-step guide to making sure your voice is heard.
Election Nerds Should Be Obsessing Over the 'New York Times' Live Polls
They give us a window into the most important elections of the year.
Cynthia Nixon on Her Run for Governor and What It Means to Be a Miranda
"I was a daughter for a long time and then I became a mother," she said. "I became more comfortable with the idea of my own opinion mattering and being able to say it out loud."
The Juiciest Parts of Obama's Big Anti-Trump Speech
The former president offered a theory about how the country got where it was, and reminded us this wasn't Coachella.
These Are the 12 House Races Everyone Should Be Watching
A breakdown of the elections that will decide whether Congress will act as a check on Trump.