The Race for the Midterms in the House and Senate
The perfect political alchemy of low voter turnout, the languid campaign of his opponent and his own strong grass-roots base gave Mr. Hogan a decisive four-point victory.
Enthusiasm for President Obama brought out younger and nonwhite voters in 2008 and 2012, but demographic changes are set to have the same effect.
Of the 10 House Democrats who have joined the G.O.P. most often in attempts to change or repeal the health care law, two will remain in the new Congress.
Democrats’ poor midterm performance is unlikely to help, or hurt, their next presidential candidate. The state of the economy will matter more.
The plan called the “private option” has helped lower premiums for many Arkansans, not just the poor.
The lowest turnout of any competitive Senate race was the main reason for an unexpected nail-biter.
Some Republican losers in the 1964 elections went on to distinguished careers. One would even become president.
The Texas election produced few competitive contests, but Tuesday’s results answered some questions about the state’s direction.
It’s not easy for a Republican to become governor of Democratic-leaning Maryland, but here’s how Larry Hogan did it.
The elections are over. What have we learned about the efforts to analyze and predict the outcomes of various Senate races?
After landslide re-election wins, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his father, Gov. Mario M. Cuomo, were accused of failing to support other Democrats on the ballot.
A divided Legislature will put Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in a powerful position, allowing him to play deal maker between Republicans and Democrats.
Mr. Warner, a Democrat, claimed victory just after midnight Tuesday, but his Republican opponent, Ed Gillespie, may be able to request a recount.
Many Democrats would have won if turnout had resembled a presidential election year. But Democrats also lost in states where turnout surpassed that of 2010.
People who were pleased with their new health care coverage remained unhappy with the Democrats who passed it.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was depicted as a liberal boogeyman in ads by Republicans aimed at upstate voters.
The historical record shows intriguing possibilities for pragmatic action if President Obama can put aside his policy priorities.
The region’s all-Democratic House delegation will gain two Republican members, one from New Hampshire and one from Maine.
Significant expansions of gambling passed in three states, but were rejected in two where in-state interests balked.
Lessons for both sides of the issue are seen in votes in Alaska, Oregon and Washington, D.C.
The national Democratic party has been out of favor in the South for decades, and now the party has become a toxic brand for local politicians.
If the ballot measures on Tuesday were any measure, the issue has become unmoored from partisan politics, drawing support from both sides.
On a day when Republicans snatched up governor’s seats in traditionally Democratic states, Dannel P. Malloy’s wobbly victory took on the tone of a much larger triumph, and might have opened a narrow path to national prominence.
For Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, the wave of Republican victories in statehouses on Tuesday is helping recast his image as a team player within his wary party.
The race for Senate — between Dan Sullivan, a Republican, and the incumbent, Mark Begich, a Democrat — and the vote for governor were still undecided on Wednesday.
| Senate General Election | End date | Dem. | Rep. | Margin | Adjusted margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kan. | Rasmussen Reports | 8/7 | 40% | 44% | Roberts* +4 | +3 |
| Kan. | YouGov | 7/24 | 37% | 54% | Roberts* +17 | +16 |
| Kan. | SurveyUSA | 7/22 | 33% | 38% | Roberts* +5 | +5 |
