Robert Wheel
Lessons Democrats Should Have Learned from the Midterms
Votes are still being counted two weeks later, but there are some things we know for sure.
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.
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.
You Should Pay Attention to the Messy Pennsylvania Primaries
Tuesday's contests will set the table for one of the most important midterm battleground states.
The Left Will Take Over the Democratic Party, Just Give It Time
Progressives lost some high-profile races this week, but that doesn't mean they aren't having an impact.
Five 2018 Races Where Democrats Could Score Shocking Upsets
Taking a close look at fundraising figures shows some unexpectedly weak incumbents.
With Paul Ryan Gone, the Midterms Are Going to Get Weird
The latest high-profile Republican retirement is set to make House races even more chaotic.
A Lot of Congressional Races Got Upended by Filing Deadlines
Dropouts, forged signatures, and a Republican who may have picked the wrong moment to retire.
What You Should Know About Illinois's Combative Democratic Primary
Conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski could be on the way out.
This Is How Democrats Can Win Back Congress
Wild primaries in Texas and an upcoming special election in Pennsylvania offer hints of what the opposition can do to storm to victory—and how they could blow it.
Texas Is Kicking Off the First Round of the Trump Midterms
It's fitting that a state with low turnout that tends to be written off by Democrats is launching the 2018 midterms. Here's what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About California's Chaotic Democratic Primaries
Democrats are convinced they can take several Republican-held congressional seats, but first they have to survive some bloody primary fights.