2018 Midterm Elections
Here Are Some Of The Historic Firsts From The Midterm Elections
Tuesday's elections ushered in a wave of young, diverse political leaders, many of whom are women.
Michigan Just Became The 10th State To Legalize Weed In The US
While North Dakota voters rejected their own legalization measure Tuesday night, roughly one-fifth of Americans now live in a state that has legalized marijuana.
Here Are The Best Responses On Twitter To Beto Losing The Texas Senate Race To Cruz
"Texas didn’t deserve this woke king."
Colorado's Anti-Fracking Proposal Just Failed — Handing A Big Win To Big Oil
Oil and gas companies spent millions this year in opposition to the proposed rule.
Democrats Were Never Going To Win The Senate
Democrats had to defend seats in 10 states Donald Trump won in 2016.
Michael Grimm Is Already Thinking About Another Run For His Old House Seat, Now That A Democrat Won It
“I’m certainly not closing any doors," the former Staten Island congressman told BuzzFeed News.
America Really Needs To Get On Board With Democracy Sausages
Less queuein', more chewin'.
People Are Emotional Over This Twitter Exchange Between The First Muslim Women In Congress
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are the first Muslim women elected to Congress in US history.
Despite Taylor Swift’s Support, Democrats Have Lost A Tennessee Senate Race
The race received national attention when Tennessee native Taylor Swift surprised her fans with an endorsement for former governor Phil Bredesen, who lost to Republican Marsha Blackburn.
Meet The Guy Who Was Just Elected As The First Openly Gay Governor In The US
Jared Polis, a Colorado Democrat and father of two, will also be the state's first Jewish governor.
Transgender Americans Just Won A Historic Victory In Massachusetts
Voters upheld a transgender rights law by a landslide, despite a smear campaign from conservatives about "men in women's bathrooms."
This Is Exactly How You're Feeling On Election Night, As Told By Emojis
We asked BuzzFeed News readers to tell us their election feelings using just emojis.
The Republican Accused Of Liking Bigfoot Erotica And Offensive Facebook Pages Won A House Seat In Virginia
Denver Riggleman was accused of circulating Bigfoot erotica, and later of "liking" racist, sexist, and otherwise offensive Facebook pages.
Floridians Just Voted To Restore Voting Rights For More Than 1 Million Convicted Felons
Under the constitutional amendment, felons, except those convicted of murder or sexual offenses, will become eligible to vote after they complete their sentence.
Kim Davis — That Anti-Gay Clerk In Kentucky — Was Just Voted Out Of Office
Davis became a conservative hero for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling for marriage equality in 2015.
Rashida Tlaib And Ilhan Omar Are The First Muslim Women Elected To Congress
Tlaib, from Michigan, won earlier in the evening; Omar, from Minnesota, will be the first headscarf-wearing member of Congress.
People From Around The World Are Judging The US Voting System
WYD USA?
These People Just Voted For The First Time And Tweeted Their Heartwarming Stories
“Does that make him a voting virgin? Or a virgin voter? Who cares! He’s been deflowered now and it couldn’t come at a better time.”
A Fake Donald Trump Twitter Account Is Spreading Election Falsehoods (And A Link To "2 Girls, 1 Cup")
Twitter took down the account six minutes after BuzzFeed News asked about it.
This Little Girl Hilariously Misunderstood What Her Parents Were Doing When They Went To Vote In The Midterms
“It’s all down to boater turnout.”
Georgia Voters Are Suing To Stop Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kemp From Overseeing The Election
The plaintiffs have asked a judge to block Kemp, who currently serves as secretary of state, from exercising his duties and have the current governor appoint another official to finish out the election.
History Could Remember Trump As A Bump In The Road
Campaigns based on hope and optimism can still lead the way — Democrats proved it this election cycle.
In One Florida County, All Polling Places Have Been Replaced With Six “Mega Voting Sites”
The sites make it particularly hard for black Americans to vote, a coalition of civil rights groups say.
Voters Are Again Putting Their "I Voted" Stickers On Susan B. Anthony's Grave
"I vote for the women who fought, who suffered, and who never saw the day women as a nation could have a voice."
People Are Sleeping On The Biggest Story Of This Election
In the Obama era, Democrats suffered their most consequential losses in state houses. This election could turn the tide.
Beyoncé Just Endorsed Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke For Senate
The singer shared an Instagram post in support of O'Rourke less than three hours before polls closed.
Opinion: Elections Should Always Feel This Urgent
There can be no respite from fighting today’s Republican Party, a uniquely dangerous organization fueled by a radical hostility to modern social democracy.
Polling Stations Ran Out Of "I Voted" Stickers So People Got Creative By Making Their Own
“Of course my polling place didn’t have any stickers, so I had to improvise.”
Here Are Some Of The Wild Places That People Voted At Today
Why can't all polling stations be at breweries?!
This 73-Year-Old Man Gave Stacey Abrams Flowers For "All The Deceased Women In His Family That Did Not Get To See Her Make It This Far"
People immediately responded emotionally to the single image.